What is a Gondolo?

A Gondolo is a watch from a line produced by the Swiss luxury brand Patek Philippe. When the collection debuted in the early 1900s, it exclusively featured pocket watches, with wristwatches joining the lineup in the 1920s. The name pays tribute to Gondolo & Labouriau, a retailer located in Rio de Janeiro that sold Patek Philippe watches from 1872 to 1927. Initially, the Gondolo was a limited edition line available only from the Brazilian store, but today, timepieces from the line are available at many authorized dealers and on trusted online platforms. Find an assortment of Patek Philippe Gondolo watches on 1stDibs.