Very fine Swiss 18K gold open faced lever watch Circa 1913

Gold Chronometro Gondolo by Patek Philippe
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A very fine Swiss 18 carat gold open faced lever pocket watch, Chronometro Gondolo, circa 1913. Delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro. Bridge movement, a club-tooth lever escapement and large gold screw compensation balance. De cuvette is inscribed Fabricado Expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros Rio de Janeiro. White enamel dial with Roman hours, an outer minute track, Arabic five minute numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and gold spade hands. The case with an engine turned back, polished band, bezels, pendant and bow. Dial signed, case numbered, cuvette and movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 122 g
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Co 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.