Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Mar 10, 2011

LOT 123

Patek Philippe & Cie Lady?s Chronometro Gondolo Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 145807, case No. 251422. Made for Gondolo & Laboriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro. Made circa 1915. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, keyless lady's pendant watch.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,500 - 3,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,500

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold Louis XVI hands. M. 12''', frosted gilt, 18 jewels, gold wheel train, wolf?s tooth winding, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, Wilmot?s patented micrometric cam regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 4-29-16*

Fair

Lacking elements

Rusted

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-26-06

Very good

Upgraded

HANDS Partially replaced

Notes

The Chronometro Gondolo was made in sizes ranging from 10 ? 22 lignes, most being 20 or 21 lignes. The smaller calibre watches are very rare.