Swiss 18 carat rose gold Chronometro Gondolo Circa 1907

Rose gold open faced keyless lever watch
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A Swiss 18 carat rose gold open faced keyless pocket watch, Chronometro Gondolo, made by Patek Philippe for the Brazilian market, circa 1907. Retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro. The movement with a lever escapement. White enamel dial with Roman hours, outer minute divisions, outermost Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and gold spade hands. The case is engine turned on the back, polished bezels, pendant and bow. Comes with an Extract from the Archives, dated July 26, 2019, confirming this watch was sold on March 17th, 1908.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève
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Between 1902 and 1930, Patek Philippe produced an exclusive collection, especially for the renowned Brazilian watch resellers Gondolo & Labouriau. These watches have characteristics such as wolf’s tooth winding wheels, the patent signature Pat. Jan. 13, 1891, a gold wheel train, a cam type fine adjusting device and a counterpoised moustache lever. The prestige of the Patek brand was such that the word ‘Patek’ was regarded as a synonym for any watch, regardless of whether it was made by Patek Philippe or not.