Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
LOT 190
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No 138822, case No 249363, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1907. Extremely rare very small 18 ct. pink gold "Chronometro Gondolo" for lady's use.
JPY 1,200,000 - 1,400,000
USD 8,000 - 12,000
Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine turned case, the center of the back engraved with a small monogram. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. Gilt brass 9' /2movement, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam.: 27 mm.
Notes
This is the smallest "Chronometro Gondolo" ever produced
by Patek Philippe.