Swiss 18 carat rose gold Chronometro Gondolo Circa 1913

Gold open faced lever watch by Patek Philippe
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A Swiss 18 carat rose gold open faced pocket watch delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1913. This watch was specially made for A. Julio Nobrega, treasurer of a Brazilian football club. The polished case with a monogram on the back. White enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours, Arabic numerals for the minutes, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and gold spade hands. The bridge movement with a counterpoised moustache lever escapement and screw compensation balance. Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 116 g
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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.