• 20''' manual winding movement, lever escapement • white enamel dial, painted black radial Roman numerals, pink gold Spade hands, subsidiary seconds, outer minute track with Arabic divisions • 18k pink gold case, hinged inscribed cuvette and guilloché case back • case, dial, and movement signed

The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in overall fair condition with wear, scuffing and scratches consistent with use and age. Case band lip with material wear and scratches likely from opening and closing. Case back with smooth center area and large guilloche detail. Cuvette in good condition with light surface markings and inscribed "CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO, NO 165011, PATEK PHILIPPE & Cie GENEVE, Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros Rio De Janeiro." Dial in very good condition with light surface debris, markings, and wear. Some oxidation around the sunken subsidiary dial. Some wear at the center arbor. Movement in overall good condition with some wear to the gilt plating.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on December 8th, 1911.