Patek Philippe. A Fine and Large 18k Pink Gold Openface Keyless Lever Watch with Original Certificate and Box
Patek Philippe. A Fine and Large 18k Pink Gold Openface Keyless Lever Watch with Original Certificate and Box

Signed Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, Chronometro Gondolo, Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, Movement No. 177’357, Case No. 279’765, Manufactured in 1913

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Patek Philippe. A Fine and Large 18k Pink Gold Openface Keyless Lever Watch with Original Certificate and Box
Signed Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, Chronometro Gondolo, Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, Movement No. 177’357, Case No. 279’765, Manufactured in 1913
Cal. 22''' gilt-finished jewelled moustache lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, cam wheel regulator, gold wheels, wolf's tooth winding, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer railway and Arabic five minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, engine-turned back with engraved initials, engraved inscription E.P. 2-5-32 to the inside, case, dial and movement signed by maker, cuvette signed by maker and retailer
56mm diam.

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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present pink gold watch with enamel dial and Roman numerals in 1913 and its subsequent sale on May 19th of the following year. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Gondolo & Labouriau Original Certificate confirming the engine-turned back, original fitted presentation box numbered 177’357 containing a spare mainspring.

This "Gondolo" watch is a fine example of the celebrated model, still retaining the original certificate and box and believed to be fresh to the market.

A similar watch is illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches Volume II, p. 123.

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