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Chronometro Gondolo wristwatches
Here's an overview of the Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo wristwatches organised by case shape.
No exhaustive list here, just a wide range of examples.
From 1902 until 1927, Patek Philippe produced a series of watches called Chronometro Gondolo (the name Chronometro Gondolo was registered on March 10, 1902, at 8 a.m. under no. 14,401) intended for its Brazilian retailer, the watchmaker Gondolo & Labouriau of Rio de Janeiro, with which the Geneva firm had maintained commercial relations since 1872 (the first pocket watch was sent to Gondolo & Labouriau on the 12th of November 1872).
The first Chronometro Gondolo wristwatches – in square, rectangular and tonneau styles, and also in a cushion-shaped carré cambré version – appeared around 1910. For this reason, since 1993, all modern Patek Philippe form watches – models whose cases are not circular – belong to the so-called “Gondolo collection” (which was launched only in 1993).
I know this is a very "niche" thread: apologies and thanks for reading.
Best, Emmanuel
A/ ROUND
1/ Black dial officer style (1907)
credit: connoisseur of time
2/ Vermicelli case (1907)
credit: invaluable & antiquorum
3/ Inv. P-663 (1921)
credit: watch test
4/ Wire lugs circa 1913
credit: sotheby's
5/ Wire lugs circa 1911
6/ Lady's model circa 1910
credit: connoisseur of time
7/ Lady's model circa 1908
credit: heritage auctions
8/ Three converted pocket watches
credit: antiquorum, antiquorum & sotheby's
B/ CUSHION
1/ Rose gold, enamel dial, Roman numerals (1913)
credit: phillips
2/ Two examples from Antiquorum
First example circa 1916
Second example sold on 21 November 1913
credit: antiquorum & antiquorum
C/ SQUARE
1/ From 1912
credit: phillips
2/ From 1914
credit: antiquorum
D/ RECTANGULAR
1/ 1913 / 1928
credit: phillips
2/ 1912 / 1929
credit: phillips
3/ Exploding numerals belonging to the Patek Philippe Museum Inv. P-1005 (1924)
credit: hodinkee
4/ Exploding numerals, example belonging to John Goldberger (1913) NB: I have already featured this watch in the following thread: "Exploding" numerals
credit: hodinkee
E/ TONNEAU
1/ Examples with STRAIGHT "Chronometro Gondolo"
credit: antiquorum, antiquorum, phillips (also sold here) & the watch club London
2/ Examples with CURVED "Chronometro Gondolo"
credit: sotheby's, sotheby's & antiquorum
3/ Ref. 5098
5098P-001 (2007)
5098R-001 (2009)
F/ THE CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO WRISTWATCH WINDOW FROM THE PATEK PHILIPPE MUSEUM
credit: hodinkee
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Chronometro Gondolo wristwatches
Here's an overview of the Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo wristwatches organised by case shape . No exhaustive list here, just a wide range of examples . From 1902 until 1927 , Patek Philippe produced a series of watches called Chronometro Gondolo (the...
The 5100 is definitely a Gondolo,
since it’s a form watch launched after 1993 (year of birth of the Gondolo collection). But it’s not a Chronometro Gondolo, that is a watch made for the Brazilian retailer and bearing the name on the dial, or a modern interpretation of such a watch, like t...
Yes, of course, it's a chronometer,
but not a "Chronometro Gondolo": not made for Brazilian retailer between 1910 and 1927, not a reedition of an original model like the ref. 5098 and no "Chronometro Gondolo" signature on the dial. It's a chronometer and it's part of the modern Gondolo coll...
Great pictures and a very interesting and informative post.
Personally I don't like the round versions at all nor for that matter the square either but from the exploding numerals onwards there are so many really beautiful and great watches. But of all of them the ref: 5908 in platinum is my favourite. Marc
Thank you, Marc.
My preferences goe in the same direction as yours, except that I do not dislike all the round models. And, of course, I'm glad that you rank the 5098P so high! Best, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel , Gondolo has a very nice shape !
I also like the Cushion shape ! Wonderful post again 👍
These are very much up my alley 🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
And thanks for enlightening me on the origin of the name 🙏🏻
What a FANTASTIC read! Thank you.
As a fresh owner of 5098 R I find this information fascinating. Thank you again kindly for your hard work 🥂
Wonderful and informative
My favourite is the exploding numbers Saw a similar model in London Way over my budget but beautiful Thanks again for all the hard work and information Julian
Thank you very much, Julian.
I like the exploding numerals a lot too. But they are very rare and, yes, very pricey too. Best, Emmanuel
Hi
It's amazing that you can study such a "niche" series so thoroughly! I want to ask, what do you think is the greatest pleasure in studying these vintage Patek Philippes? Is it the sense of accomplishment of digging into history, or appreciating the beauty...
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My answer to your question is "both": I enjoy digging into Patek's history and beautiful vintage watches. Best, Emmanuel