Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 73

Ref. 5024, Yellow Gold ?Gondolo? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,"Gondolo", No. 1840711, case No. 2939926, Ref. 5024. Sold in March, 1994. Very fine, rectangular curved, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped sides, case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystal. D. White with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized gold ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 215 PS, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 38 mm.