With an established history of creating some of the world’s most impressive pocket watches, the Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo is certainly one packed with an interesting background. Rewinding back to the mid-1800s, the firm established a successful connection with a group of Brazilian gentlemen known as the members of the Gondolo Gang, which was an exclusive watch collector’s club created by Rio de Janeiro based retailer Gondolo & Labouriau.

In 1902, Patek Philippe created a series of pocket watches with the inscription “Chronometro Gondolo” above the signature on the dial equipped with a specific request for gold gear trains with keyless winding. Furthermore, the cuvette is engraved with the retailer’s signature.

The present example in pink gold is preserved in attractive overall condition boasting a clean dial. With a cal. 21”’ movement, the main bridge is further engraved with “PAT. 15 Jan 1891” delivered with an Extract from the Archives confirming the engraved “F.B.” initials on the caseback, which was most likely the initials of one of the members from the original Gondolo Gang.