Patek Philippe. An important 18K gold oversized rectangular hinged wristwatch with original certificate and box

SIGNED PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO, MOVEMENT NO. 180'718, CASE NO. 289'165, MANUFACTURED IN 1913

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Patek Philippe. An important 18K gold oversized rectangular hinged wristwatch with original certificate and box
Signed Patek, Philippe & Co., Genève, Chronometro Gondolo, movement no. 180'718, case no. 289'165, manufactured in 1913
Cal. 12''', with circular gilt-finished fully jewelled lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, wolf's tooth winding, the silvered matt dial with large black Arabic numerals, blued steel spade hands, in oversized rectangular case with hinged back, straight wire lugs, together with the 18K gold Patek Philippe original large buckle, case, dial and movement signed
52 mm. long

Lot Essay

To our best knowledge, this is the first time that this particular model is offered at auction with its original certificate and original fitted presentation box numbered 180'718. In addition, it is accompanied by the music sheet of the Patek Valsa, composed by F. Santini around 1912 for Patek Philippe's Brazilian retailer, Gondolo & Labouriau.

It is thought that only three other examples of this particular model are known today and that the present watch is the only one accompanied by its original certificate and box.

The present watch is furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its production in 1913 and subsequent sale on 10 October 1924.

An example of the large Gondolo model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, p. 107, pl. 119.

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