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Patek Philippe 18K pink gold Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch, identified by movement number 149166 and case number 254587, was manufactured in 1908 and delivered on October 13 of that year to the retailer Gondolo & Labouriau in Rio de Janeiro. The watch is housed in an 18K pink gold, four-body, engine-turned demi-bassine case measuring 51 mm in diameter, which includes a hinged gold cuvette. The white enamel dial features a 24-hour display with radial Arabic numerals, highlighted by red chapters at the 6, 12, 18, and 24-hour positions, alongside gold spade-style hands. Internally, the watch is powered by a 20-ligne gilt brass movement with a gold train of wheels and 21 jewels. The mechanism incorporates a straight-line lever escapement 'a moustaches', a cut bimetallic balance, and a Breguet balance spring with a patented Patek Philippe micrometric index. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement.

Front view of the 18K pink gold Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo showing the 24-hour dial layout.
Front view of the 18K pink gold Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo showing the 24-hour dial layout. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Pocket watch · Keyless pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe & Cie.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
420
Source-reported date
1908
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
149166

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is enclosed in a four-body massive demi-bassine case crafted from 18K pink gold. The exterior surface of the case features engine-turned decoration. Internally, the construction includes a hinged gold cuvette, which protects the movement.

The white enamel dial is configured to display 24 hours via radial Arabic numerals. Distinct red chapters mark the 6, 12, 18, and 24-hour increments. Additional features include an outer minute ring and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom. The hands are fashioned in a gold spade style.

Evidence for this section
  • “Four body massive "demi-bassine " , engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette.”
  • “White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red chapters "6-12-18-24", outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The movement is a 20-ligne gilt brass caliber characterized by a gold train of wheels and 21 jewels. It employs a straight-line lever escapement of the 'a moustaches' type and is regulated by a cut bimetallic balance.

Precision in timekeeping is managed by a Breguet balance spring paired with a Patek Philippe micrometric index. This specific adjustment mechanism is noted as being patented on January 13, 1891.

Evidence for this section
  • “20"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches”
  • “cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891.”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch was produced in 1908 and shipped for retail sale to the Brazilian firm Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, located in Rio de Janeiro, on October 13, 1908.

The authentication of the watch is supported by an Extract from the Archives provided with the lot. Signatures for Patek Philippe & Cie. are present on the dial, the case, and the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “made in 1908, delivered on 13 October 1908 to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro.”
  • “Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.”
  • “Signed on the dial, case and movement.”

Open research questions

  • What specific type of damage is present on the case given the 'Good' condition rating?
  • Does the 'a moustaches' lever escapement in this movement incorporate any custom or limited-run variations unique to the Gondolo line?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe 18K pink gold Chronometro Gondolo pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe & Cie.“Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve”
Movement serial149166“No. 149166”
Case serial254587“case No. 254587”
Date1908“made in 1908”
RetailerGondolo & Labouriau, Rio-de-Janeiro“delivered on 13 October 1908 to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro.”
Case typeFour body demi-bassine“Four body massive "demi-bassine”
Movement caliber20-ligne“M. 20"' gilt brass”
Jewel count21 jewels“21 jewels”

Visible details

  • 24-hour dial layout with red-accented quarterly numerals
  • Engine-turned finish on the exterior of the pink gold case
  • Sunk subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock
  • Gold spade-style hour and minute hands

Research qualifications

  • The auction description recommends an overhaul for the movement
  • The watch case is categorized with a 'Good' condition rating alongside a mention of damage

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 149166, case No. 254587, made in 1908, delivered on 13 October 1908 to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo with 24 hour dial.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 8c23adc3c7

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