Patek Philippe
Chronometro Gondolo Retailed By Gondolo & Labouriau: A pink gold open faced watch, Made in 1907
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Lot Closed
September 2, 05:50 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Chronometro Gondolo
Retailed By Gondolo & Labouriau: A pink gold open faced watch, Made in 1907
Dial: white enamel
Caliber: 20'" ligne movement
Movement number: 146'696
Case: 18k pink gold engine-turned, cuvette, hinged case back
Case number: 251'005
Size: 52 mm diameter
Signed: dial and movement signed by maker, case signed by maker and retailer
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on March 3, 1908
During the late 19th and early 20th century, Chronometro Gondolo and Labouriau was Patek Philippe’s number one global client. Tiffany & Co was a humble number two in comparison. This Chronometro Gondolo was the watch that built the empire for this prominent Brazilian retailer. From 1872 until 1927, Patek Philippe’s partnership with Chronometro Gondolo created some of the most beautiful pocket and wristwatches at the dawn of the modern era. This well preserved Chronometro Gondolo is a specimen example from the era.