Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 138738, case No. 246439, specially made for Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros ? Rio de Janeiro, circa 1908. Good 18-carat pink gold small "Chronometro Gondolo" for lady's use.
Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case in a " vermicelli" pattern, a monogram chased on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. Fine 11,5' gilt brass movement with a gold train of wheels, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.