Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo

Patek Philippe, Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch, ca. 1910. Pink gold 750. D 56 mm. Reference No.: Chronometro Gondolo Case No.: 258834, large case with guilloché cover. Engraved on the cuvette: Chronometro Gondolo Dial: Fine enamel dial signed: Patek Philippe & Cie Genève, Chronometro Gondolo Movement: Highly refined, gilt bridge movement No. 154796 with compensation balance, Breguet hairspring and swan neck regulator with eccentric Accessories: Pocket watch chain, pink gold 750, length 28.5 cm Later Patek Philippe wooden box with outer card box In 1872, Patek Philippe delivered its first watch to the company Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro. Until 1927, when the collaboration ended, about a third of Patek Philippe's total production was sold through this Brazilian retailer. The quality of these timepieces is impressive given their elaborate technical requirements.