Patek REF 5098R Gondolo – an unusual watch

Nov 09, 2017,20:12 PM
 

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 By: jim vancouver : November 9th, 2017-20:13
An unusual men's watch. Drawing on Patek's historic association with the Gondolo Club, the Gondolo series was launched in 1993. The Reference 5098P was launched in 2007. Followed by the gold version. Currently, the only men's Gondolo in the catalogue are... 

I do like this watch a lot!

 
 By: sham1 : November 9th, 2017-22:23
And at one time it was my favourite Patek as the dial is quite something else. As far as the crown is concerned, many brands especially Cartier for example still place design over functionality and Patek once made a lovely torneau shaped watch in rose gol... 

Glad that you have fond memories [nt]

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 10th, 2017-08:38

I saw this watch in Platinum...

 
 By: mdg : November 11th, 2017-18:27
...in the metal. Unusual but with a lot of presence. Very classy and refined. I think this is one for the person who already has a couple of 'regular' references.

The platinum verison is beautiful

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 12th, 2017-13:24
Lovely photo here ... www.watchprosite.com Thanks to DCC

I think its a beautiful watch. Steep in history , very manly but refined.

 
 By: geross : November 9th, 2017-21:28
Would wear it in a tux or formal occasions if i had one. Cheers , thanks for sharing. Geross.

Agreed [nt]

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 10th, 2017-08:39

Absolutely

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 10th, 2017-17:33
It wears small because of he curved shape.

Love it. [nt]

 
 By: Blansky : November 10th, 2017-07:54

Second that [nt]

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 19th, 2017-14:06

Yes, I agree [nt]

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 10th, 2017-17:34

May not be one of the popular Patek but it is very attractive

 
 By: Watchlover78 : November 10th, 2017-13:06
Best regards, Baxter

Plus One [nt]

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 11th, 2017-08:27

Thanks, Jim! I really like this watch!

 
 By: Obeezy : November 10th, 2017-20:36
I had the opportunity to handle it a few months ago. The dial is very nice. It has a vintage feel and makes me feel nostalgic! To put it succinctly, it just takes me back in time. The only downside for me is that I am moving away from yellow/rose gold. Al...  

Thumbs Up [nt]

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 11th, 2017-08:27
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Very elegant with a different shaped case !

 
 By: GLau : November 19th, 2017-16:50
Vintage feel with class is my take. Saw one a couple years ago and liked it in the metal. The guilloche is an Integral part of its overall charm. Enjoy it with style Jim ! Cheers, Gordon

Yes, it is an acquired taste

 
 By: jim vancouver : November 20th, 2017-20:55
After two weeks, I am of two minds about it. I still have not gotten used to the tonneau shape. However, the guilloche work is exquisite, and I focus on that. Accuracy is acceptable for an old watch. After a service, it is running -2 s/day.