Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1915
This 18K gold keyless Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch was made by Patek, Philippe & Cie. of Geneva, circa 1915, for the retailer Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro.
The piece features a four-body bassine-style case with an engine-turned back and a hinged gold cuvette. Its white enamel dial displays Roman numeral hour markers, an outer Arabic minute ring, and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial, all complemented by gold spade hands. The internal mechanism is a 47 mm (21 ligne) frosted gilt bridge caliber, equipped with 21 jewels and a gold train. It utilizes a straight-line moustache lever escapement, a cut bimetallic compensation balance with a blued steel Breguet hairspring, and includes Wilmot’s patented micrometric cam regulator.
The dial, case, and movement are signed. The watch has a total diameter of 56 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Keyless pocket watch
- Maker
- Patek, Philippe & Cie.
- Retailer
- Gondolo & Labouriau
- Escapement
- Straight line moustache lever
- Case number
- 276306
- Caliber size
- 21 ligne
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 172583
- Maker / attribution
- Patek, Philippe & Cie.
- Condition assessment
- Good
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18K gold four-body case. The design is identified as a bassine style, which incorporates a smooth, rounded profile. The exterior of the case back is decorated with engine-turned ornamentation. The watch includes a hinged gold cuvette protecting the movement, which serves as a dust cover. The dial is manufactured from white enamel. The hour markers are presented in Roman numerals, while a secondary track provides an outer Arabic minute ring. A sunk subsidiary dial for seconds is located at the six o'clock position. The time is indicated by gold spade-shaped hands, which are set against the plain white backdrop of the enamel.
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds • Gold spade hands • Engine-turned case back pattern • Pendant set crown and bow
- Movement and Escapement
- The watch is powered by a 47 mm, or 21 ligne, frosted gilt bridge caliber. The movement construction is patented and features a gold gear train. It is jeweled with 21 stones throughout the mechanism to minimize friction. The escapement is a straight-line type characterized by a moustache lever. For timekeeping regulation, the watch uses a cut bimetallic compensation balance, paired with a blued steel Breguet-style hairspring. It also incorporates Wilmot’s patented micrometric cam regulator, which allows for precise adjustment of the balance timing.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description assigns the manufacture to the early 20th century, specifically circa 1915. Regarding the current state of the object, the auction report provides a grading of 'AA' and describes the movement condition as '3* Good'. Signatures of the maker are confirmed on the dial, case, and movement.
Identification
- Serial number
- 172583
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Requires mechanical overhaul
- Research required: Date is specified as approximate