Patek Philippe Gondolo open face pocketwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1905
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe open face pocketwatch, manufactured in 1905, is an example of the Gondolo reference. The watch features an 18ct rose gold case in a bassine style, measuring 55mm in diameter.
The dial is made of white enamel and displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The time is indicated by yellow gold spade hands. The watch is powered by a manually wound caliber 21''' movement. The case back is engraved with inscriptions related to the collaborative relationship between Patek Philippe and the Brazilian watch retailer, Gondolo & Labouriau.
This timepiece is accompanied by an extract from the archives. The design reflects the partnership between the manufacturer and the Rio de Janeiro-based retailer which existed between 1872 and 1927.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Calibre
- 21'''
- Movement
- Manual
- Case diameter
- 55mm
- Case material
- 18ct rose gold
- Collaboration
- Gondolo & Labouriau
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
- Year of manufacture
- 1905
Design
- Visible features
- • Rose gold case back features a central circular medallion surrounded by guilloche engine turning • Case back interior bears the inscription 'Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau' • Movement caliber is listed as 21''' • Dial features the signature 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVE'
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in an 18ct rose gold case of bassine construction, measuring 55mm across. The rear cover exhibits a detailed guilloche engine-turned finish centered by a circular plain medallion. The white enamel dial is marked with black Roman numerals for the hours and an outer track for minutes. It includes a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The signature of the manufacturer and city is present on the dial, along with the text 'CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO' placed above the sub-seconds chapter.
- Movement and Specifications
- The timepiece is driven by a manually wound movement, identified by the caliber 21'''. This watch is defined within the Gondolo product reference. The mechanical movement provides standard timekeeping functions with the subsidiary seconds indicator.
- Collaboration and Inscription
- The internal case engraving provides evidence of the historical partnership between Patek Philippe and the Rio de Janeiro retailer, Gondolo & Labouriau. The inscription reads, 'Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau', indicating the watch was produced for this specific retail entity. This collaboration spanned 55 years, commencing in 1872 and concluding in 1927.
Identification
- Reference
- Gondolo
- Serial number
- 135588
- 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: The specific serial number 135588 is visible in the engraving but not explicitly confirmed in the text
- Research required: The exact mechanical state of the movement is not detailed in the source