Watches

DESCRIPTION: In this listing we are presenting a scarce and wonderful Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo 18K Rose Gold Pocket Watch in excellent condition and WITH ARCHIVAL PAPERS. This is the largest size for Patek Philippe’s famed Chronometro Gondolo watches at 56mm and very heavy for an open-faced watch at 132g. The legendary Chronometro Gondolo by Patek Philippe was initially made for the ultra wealthy ‘Gondolo Gang’ watch club members starting from 1872 and sold through Patek Philippe’s exclusive agent in Brazil in Gondolo & Labouriau. These top grade pocket watches sold to Brazil were made to Brazilian taste and specifications. No other Patek Philippe pocket watches were made in as many sizes and as large in open face format (such as this example we have for sale at 56mm), it is also customized to have 9K solid gold train wheels, mustache lever fork, snail cam regulator, and wolf teeth winding wheels. This particular Chronometro Gondolo also has the model text prominently displayed on the dial with large capital letters which is preferred by many collectors. All of the owners that purchase these largest sized Chronometro Gondolo watches belonged to Brazilian high society as the cost of buying such an extravagant timepiece amounts to several years of salary for the average wage earner. CONDITION REPORT: Condition-wise the watch winds, sets, and runs well but we cannot guarantee timekeeping accuracy or longevity as this is an antique timepiece that has not been serviced. For any antique watch movement we always recommend for the owner to conduct full service with qualified watchmaker to ensure longevity of the mechanism. Cosmetically this Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch is one of the nicest ones we’ve come across. The enamel dial is mint with no hairline or chip and the 18K solid gold case still has most of the back engine turning intact. Even the dust cover is free from scratches that resulted from careless opening. Movement is in excellent cosmetic shape as well. Diameter is 56mm, total weight is 132g.

The Patek Philippe Gondolo 7041/1R-001 represents a distinct departure from the brand's classic design language, embracing a more Art Deco-inspired aesthetic with its tonneau-shaped case. Featuring a manually-wound movement caliber 215 PS, it provides a modest power reserve of 44 hours. The watch's exquisite guilloché dial, encased in rose gold, showcases a Prussian blue color, matched elegantly with an alligator strap of the same hue. Water-resistant up to 30 meters and adorned with gold applied Breguet numerals, this piece marries functionality with distinctive style.