Lot 301
  • 301

A Fine and Rare Oversized Gold Rectangular Hinged Curved Rectangular Wristwatch, Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Movement No. 199129, Case No. 289633, Circa 1924

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Description

  • Patek Philippe & Co., Genève
  • length 43mm, width 30mm
18k, circular gilt finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, precision regulator, wolf's-tooth winding, silvered matte dial, large Arabic numerals, blued steel spade hands, oversized rectangular case with enlarged bezel, factory engraving to the outside of the curved hinged back, case, dial and movement signed.

Catalogue Note

The present lot is one of the largest rectangular wristwatches that Patek Philippe produced at this time period. Similar examples were frequently made for and retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau in Brazil, one of the most significant retailers for Patek Philippe watches in the world.

For a similar example with identical case and dial, see Patrizzi & Patrizzi, Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches, p. 84, pl. 86.