Lot 376
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PATEK PHILIPPE | CHRONOMETRO GONDOLOPINK GOLD OPEN-FACED WATCH MADE IN 1911

Estimate
6,000 - 7,000 CHF
bidding is closed

Description

  • CHRONOMETRO GONDOLOPINK GOLD OPEN-FACED WATCH MADE IN 1911
Dial: white enamelCalibre: cal. 21''' keyless winding lever, 11 jewelsMovement number: 165'388Case: 18k pink gold, hinged back and cuvetteCase number: 269'373Dimensions: 56 mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, presentation case and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on November 10th, 1911

Condition

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: with signs of wear. Light surface scuffing throughout. Guilloché to case back slightly soft. DIAL: in very good condition with no visible hairlines. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Chronometro Gondolo watches were made especially for Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro, a dominant retailer in the 1870s. Starting in 1902, Patek Philippe produced a specially designed, extremely high quality calibre entitled 'Chronometro Gondolo' exclusively for Gondolo & Labouriau. Its specification required the ébauche to be based on Adrien Philippe's patented design (US patent No. 20483 of Jan 13, 1891) with the so called 'moustache' lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and François Wilmot's patented micrometric cam regulator (US patent No 129197 registered on July 16, 1872).