8019
Patek Philippe
Chronometro Gondolo
A very rare and unusual pink gold openface keyless pocket watch with small seconds, Breguet numerals, white enamel and 24-hour dial, retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 150,000€9,500 - 17,800$10,300 - 19,200
HK$177,800
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1908
- Movement No
- 152'945
- Case No
- 256'895
- Model Name
- Chronometro Gondolo
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 21''', lever escapement, stamped “PAT” Jan 13 1891
- Dimensions
- 56mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed, cuvette further signed by retailer
- Accessories
- Delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the 24-hour dial, smooth bezel, guilloche caseback, the manufacture of the present timepiece in 1908 and its subsequent date of sale on 6th July 1909.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Founded in 1872, the Brazilian retailer Gondolo & Labouriau played a pivotal role in the world of horology, at one point accounting for a third of Patek Philippe’s production. This partnership was solidified in 1902 when Patek Philippe officially registered the Chronometro Gondolo model. For nearly 25 years, the Gondolo name became synonymous with exceptional pocket watches and, later, wristwatches crafted specifically for this esteemed retailer.
- The dials of these timepieces showcased a rich variety of styles, featuring Roman, Arabic, and Breguet numerals, all prominently displaying the Chronometro Gondolo signature. Initially, this signature was placed at the top of the enamel dial above the Patek Philippe name but was later repositioned to an arched format above the subsidiary seconds.
- The present timepiece boasts several technical features that distinguish it from other Patek Philippe pocket watches. These include a stem-wound movement with ratchet wheels on the mainspring barrel arbor, wolf tooth winding and a square indentation for releasing the barrel spring. Additionally, it incorporates a 9K gold wheel train, a straight line moustache lever escapement with a bimetallic compensation balance, a Breguet balance spring and a cam wheel or snail cam regulator for precise and practical adjustments. Not only that, the main bridge is further engraved with the watchmaker’s initials and manufacture date, "PAT. 13 Jan 1891”.
- This watch further exemplifies the rare 24-hour dials associated with these prestigious timepieces, with Patek Philippe producing two distinct styles: one with a 1-24 indication and another with a 0-23, marked by a red or black “0” at the 12 o’clock position. These watches operate at half the speed of a standard movement, allowing them to display a complete day and night cycle over a 24-hour period.
- In excellent original condition, this pocket watch features a striking black and red Breguet 24-hour dial, making it a valuable addition to any collection. It offers collectors a unique opportunity to partake in a historical legacy that has endured for over a century.
- The dials of these timepieces showcased a rich variety of styles, featuring Roman, Arabic, and Breguet numerals, all prominently displaying the Chronometro Gondolo signature. Initially, this signature was placed at the top of the enamel dial above the Patek Philippe name but was later repositioned to an arched format above the subsidiary seconds.
- The present timepiece boasts several technical features that distinguish it from other Patek Philippe pocket watches. These include a stem-wound movement with ratchet wheels on the mainspring barrel arbor, wolf tooth winding and a square indentation for releasing the barrel spring. Additionally, it incorporates a 9K gold wheel train, a straight line moustache lever escapement with a bimetallic compensation balance, a Breguet balance spring and a cam wheel or snail cam regulator for precise and practical adjustments. Not only that, the main bridge is further engraved with the watchmaker’s initials and manufacture date, "PAT. 13 Jan 1891”.
- This watch further exemplifies the rare 24-hour dials associated with these prestigious timepieces, with Patek Philippe producing two distinct styles: one with a 1-24 indication and another with a 0-23, marked by a red or black “0” at the 12 o’clock position. These watches operate at half the speed of a standard movement, allowing them to display a complete day and night cycle over a 24-hour period.
- In excellent original condition, this pocket watch features a striking black and red Breguet 24-hour dial, making it a valuable addition to any collection. It offers collectors a unique opportunity to partake in a historical legacy that has endured for over a century.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
Browse Maker