An 18ct gold Patek Philippe & Cie Genève Chronometro Gondolo...

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£6,000 - £8,000

An 18ct gold Patek Philippe & Cie Genève Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch retailed by Gondolo and Labourian in Brazil circa 1920 to a then member of the Gondolo Gang club. Features a Swiss-made keyless wound "Pat Jan 13 1891" movement in an oversized 18ct gold case measuring 56mm with a faded champagne colour dial in a fitted original travel case. Serial: 141117 The watch was specially ordered with Arabic numerals rather than Roman, making the watch a unique watch in the Gondolo Gang club This exact item was valued and featured on the Antiques Roadshow in 2011, footage of which can be found on YouTube. The item was purchased by the vendor's grandfather in Rio De Janeiro Brazil in the 1920s, from Gondolo and Labourian, he then became an active member of the Gondolo Gand Club. The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased. Surface scratches & wear consistent with age The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements