Rosneathian
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That's very kind of you to share. Much appreciated.
Nov 04, 2020,17:13 PM
It can be hard to dig up information about these watches from Brazil in the first three decades of the century. There have been few in-depth articles over the last 20 years. The stand-out was one in a German watch collectors' journal in 2002. One Portuguese writer has covered them a couple of times. Patek Philippe sent a journalist to Brazil for the 100th anniversary in 2003. Her remit was to meet with owners. Apparently she returned to Switzerland without having met one.
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Calling all owners of the Chronometro Gondolo
By: Rosneathian : November 3rd, 2020-06:30
Oi, tudo bem? This is a 1903 Chronometro Gondolo, first sold in February 1904 by Rio-based retailer Gondolo & Labouriau. 18K yellow gold and 56mm, this Lepine pocket watch is the largest of nine sizes produced between c.1903 and c.1927. It would be nice t...
Sorry I don't have much info left
By: Mike H : November 4th, 2020-13:29
That was many years ago and I stupidly did not make copies or photos of the Extract from the Archives, so I have no way now to figure out the date of original purchase. Maybe from the serial number but I am not sure... Herebelow few additional pics I had ...
That's very kind of you to share. Much appreciated.
By: Rosneathian : November 4th, 2020-17:13
It can be hard to dig up information about these watches from Brazil in the first three decades of the century. There have been few in-depth articles over the last 20 years. The stand-out was one in a German watch collectors' journal in 2002. One Portugue...