Swiss 18K rose gold Chronometro Gondolo watch Circa 1913

Rose gold open faced lever watch by Patek Philippe
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A Swiss 18 carat rose gold open faced Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch, circa 1913. Retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau, Rio de Janeiro. Sold on October 26th, 1920. Lever movement, keyless winding, 11 jewels. White enamel dial with black Roman and red Arabic hours, minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6. Plain case. Dial signed, case and movement signed and numbered. Comes with a certificate of origin, the original presentation box, an additional crystal, spring and Extract from the Archives.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève Chronometro Gondolo
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Watches made by Patek Philippe for the Brazilian firm Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro are prized as some of the best examples of high-quality watches from the turn of the last century. ‘Chronometro Gondolo’ watches were made especially for the Brazilian retailers who were important in the market from the 1870s.
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From 1902 Patek Philippe produced the high-quality calibre called ‘Chronometro Gondolo’ exclusively for Gondolo & Labouriau. These watches are characterized by movements bearing cam-wheel regulators and 9 carat gold gear train wheels. For nearly 30 years of the two firm’s partnership, Gondolo & Labouriau retailed close to a third of the entire production of Patek Philippe watches.