104th Auction

2021/5/22

Lot 323

Patek Philippe & Cie.

A fine Geneva pocket watch with rare vertically aligned Roman hours

Sold

estimated
2.5003.500 €
Price realized
5.000 €
specific features
Case
18k gold.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Bridge movement, gold screw compensation balance.
Case no.283367
Diam.48 mm
Circa1917
Ctry.Swiss
Wt.82 g


Even though this piece shows all the characteristics of a "Chronometro Gondolo" such as wolftooth winding wheels, gold train and counterpoised "Moustache" lever, the watch was never delivered to Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro. Between 1902 and 1930 Patek Philippe produced an exclusive collection specially for the renowned Brazilian watch resellers. The prestige of the Patek brand was such that the word "Patek" was regarded as a synonym for any watch, regardless whether it was made by Patek Philippe or not.