Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the movement of the present watch in 1913. It was finished in 1926, encased and sold on 8 December 1926.
To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered in public before and is only the fourth example of such an oversized rectangular "Gondolo" model with "straight" Arabic numerals, as opposed to the explosion or Breguet versions, to appear at auction.
Few watches resonate so wonderfully the roaring twenties and the unique South American lifestyle like the oversized "Gondolos". Not only are they of noteworthy significance in Patek Philippe's history in the South American market but they are visually amongst the most captivating designs ever given to a watch. It is therefore by hardly any surprise that even today, nearly a century later, many firms take their inspiration from this revolutionary look. Despite being of the very first generation of wristwatches, they are as contemporary still today as they were during the early 20th century. Wearers of these watches will undoubtedly confirm that no other watch captures more the attention of the environment and invites more easily to animated conversations and generous compliments.
To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never been offered in public before and is only the fourth example of such an oversized rectangular "Gondolo" model with "straight" Arabic numerals, as opposed to the explosion or Breguet versions, to appear at auction.
Few watches resonate so wonderfully the roaring twenties and the unique South American lifestyle like the oversized "Gondolos". Not only are they of noteworthy significance in Patek Philippe's history in the South American market but they are visually amongst the most captivating designs ever given to a watch. It is therefore by hardly any surprise that even today, nearly a century later, many firms take their inspiration from this revolutionary look. Despite being of the very first generation of wristwatches, they are as contemporary still today as they were during the early 20th century. Wearers of these watches will undoubtedly confirm that no other watch captures more the attention of the environment and invites more easily to animated conversations and generous compliments.