Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Patek Philippe
Chronometro Gondolo | A yellow gold wristwatch | Made in 1913 | 百達翡麗 | Chronometro Gondolo | 黃金腕錶，製作年份1913
Auction Closed
May 14, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
24,000 - 32,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Chronometro Gondolo
A yellow gold wristwatch
Made in 1913
百達翡麗
Chronometro Gondolo 黃金腕錶，製作年份1913
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 12''' manual winding, jewelled
Movement number: 180'794
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 289'169
Closure: 18k yellow gold buckle
Size: 48 mm length x 30 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1913 and its subsequent sale on 10th October 1924, presentation case and associated Christie's 175th Patek Philippe presentation case
The Gondolo collection, which originally comprised of pocket watches before the introduction of wristwatches in the 1920s, was named after the well-known Rio de Janeiro retailer, Gondolo & Labouriau. Patek Philippe had a strong and prosperous business partnership with this Brazilian retailer between 1872 and 1927, during which time they designed timepieces exclusively for them called the "Chronometro Gondolo". Despite the challenges faced by Europe during this period, including lean years and World War, Gondolo & Labouriau remained the sole retailer of nearly one-third of Patek Philippe's entire production of watches.
Chronometro Gondolo wristwatches were more exuberant than the pocket watches. These new designs were the first collection to show such eccentricity and novelty. With this collection, Patek Philippe once again took up the challenge of being constantly at the forefront of the avant-garde.
Today this model is still considered to be one of the most iconic and makes it a highly coveted piece for great collectors.