Gondolo & Labouriau and Chronometro Gondolo The following four lots, numbers 199 to 202, represent an impressive selection of Patek Philippe pocketwatches and wristwatches made for the Brazilian firm of Gondolo & Labouriau, Patek Philippe's chosen retailer in Rio de Janeiro from 1872 until 1927. In order to be awarded with the distinguished "Chronometro Gondolo" designation, the movements for these watches had to fulfil the following four criteria: a cam wheel regulator, allowing very precise but practical adjustment of the watch, "moustache"-shaped lever, wolf's tooth winding and gold wheels for the wheel train. The famous retailer was probably best known for high quality pocketwatches in various sizes but is also often associated with the large rectangular curvex-shaped wristwatches with "explosion" numerals. "Gondolo" wristwatches in tonneau-shaped and square cases, such as lots 200 and 202, are lesser known as made in extremely small series only.

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare large 18K pink gold openface keyless lever watch with original leasing/down payment slip and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., GENEVE, CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO, FABRICADO EXPRESSAMENTE PARA GONDOLO & LABOURIAU, RELOJOEIROS, RIO DE JANEIRO, MOVEMENT NO. 159'185, CASE NO. 263'093, MANUFACTURED IN 1910

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare large 18K pink gold openface keyless lever watch with original leasing/down payment slip and box
Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, Chronometro Gondolo, Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, movement no. 159'185, case no. 263'093, manufactured in 1910
Cal. 22''' gilt-finished fully jewelled moustache lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, cam wheel regulator, gold wheels, wolf's tooth winding, gold cuvette, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, gold spade hands, subsidiary seconds, in large circular case with engine-turned back, case, cuvette, dial and movement signed
56 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1910 and its subsequent sale on 2 August 1910. Furthermore delivered with the original leasing/down payment slip from Gondolo & Labouriau dated 24 July 1911 and original fitted black leather presentation box.

The present watch has never been offered at auction before.

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