Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo, 1912 – the dial

Collecting · · by Christian Bissener


Square silver dial of the Chronometro Gondolo with Arabic numerals and Patek Philippe signature

These photographs show the dial alone of a Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo from 1912, which makes the quality of the piece easier to appreciate.

The watch was retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau and is the only one retailed by them in a square case with centre seconds, which makes it unique. The dial is entirely hand-engraved and filled with enamel, which shows that it is original and carries its ornaments as it did when new. The case is superb, with a very strong Patek signature on the back and the original crown.

The watch is described in full in Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo from 1912.

Dial of the square watch on a white background, showing silver dial and black numerals
The dial, hand-engraved and filled with enamel

Close view of the dial corner with black numerals and triangular applied markings
Detail of the dial