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Srvjrg shares his captivating journey into luxury watch collecting, detailing his initial encounters with Rolex and Patek Philippe. His narrative culminates in the acquisition of a Patek Philippe 5130P World Time, a piece he cherishes for its beauty and the profound personal connection it represents.
This is my first long post to the forum, this a very nice place to learn, so here is my watch quest history, sorry for the long writing, and thanks for reading.
My first contact with the watch fever was about four years ago, I was shoping and suddenly I see a steel watch with a green metalic bezel that took my mind off, as you may guess it was a Rolex submariner (not the one with ceramic bezel). I said to my self lets forget it, but once you are bitten there is no way out, I begun reading about watches, brands, etc., and some time after this I ended buying a Rolex Submariner with the green ceramic bezel. But during that study time, I learnt about a Brand, Patek, but the watches were so expensive that I said to my self let forget it, for the second time. Some time after, I was visiting a local watches dealer and it happened that it was a Patek AD, this was my first face to face contact with this beautiful time pieces, I was able to handle some nice pieces: 5711, 5712, 5146r, 5159j, 5140r and guess what, a 5131J, this WT was just beatiful, the next day I went back and the 5131j was gone. Even if it was expensive, but it was retail price, I felt that I missed an opportunity in a life time, again I said lets forget it, for third time. Time passed, I was secretly mourning because of the 5131j, until I forgot it. Months after this I returned to the Patek AD, this time I was able to handle more nice time pieces: 5205, 5170j, 5153, 5098,... and there it was a 5130P, by that time I have learnt a lot about the 5130P, but I never imagined that I could find it so soon, but there it was, simple, but complex, beautiful case, beautiful movement, the world in this small case, I saw that the beatiful blue center could play tricks when reading the time, and that this WT may be not so practical in some situations, but this time I didn´t say lets forget it, and I bought it. Then I understood that although there is some rational process involved here, there is irrationality too, just beauty, equilibrium and aesthetics. TIme has passed and I have been offered a 5140p 27%off, a 5170j and other nice Pateks, I must confess I wanted that 5140p badly,but I had to let it go. So what is next ? don´t know, but I have learnt a lot about my self since I was bitten by the watch bug. At the end the only reason I have found valid in order to go after a nice watch is because those marvelous works of art are there...
And now, here you have the 5130p, it has been here for more than one year, this is my almost daily user watch. Sorry for quality of the photo, my blackBerry is not the best camera to photograph watches , (better pics in the future).
Thanks Jorge.
The Patek Philippe Gondolo Chronometro reference 5098P is a tonneau-shaped wristwatch that draws direct inspiration from the legendary Chronometro Gondolo pocket watches commissioned by the Brazilian retailer Gondolo & Labouriau in the early 20th century. First released in platinum in 2007, followed by a rose gold variant (5098R) in 2009, this model reinterprets the classic form with contemporary craftsmanship while preserving the Art Deco spirit of the original.
The case is crafted from 950 platinum, measuring approximately 32.3 x 42 mm in its distinctive tonneau form. It houses the manual-winding Caliber 25-21 REC, a rectangular form movement specifically designed to mirror the architecture of the case — visible through the sapphire case back. Unlike round calibers fitted with spacers, the 25-21 REC fills its housing with purpose-built elegance, a detail that resonates deeply with movement purists. The guilloché dial with its intricate engine-turned pattern pays homage to the decorative arts tradition of the 1920s originals.
The 5098P occupies a special place among collectors who value Patek Philippe's shaped watches and the historical connection to the Gondolo & Labouriau era. Its limited production run and the deliberate use of a form-fitted movement make it a connoisseur's choice within the Gondolo collection, offering an alternative to the more widely known rectangular references like the 5124.
And, I do believe, an icon. I siad it many times, but the WT from Patek is a milestone, in this complication. Who does nicer WTs than Patek??? For the moment, no one. Therefore, the complication is firendly. And, this Watch has a sou! In a word, this Watch has all. Congratulations. Nicolas
I doubt that you'll tire of this watch, it is simply SOOOOO beautiful!!! Congrats on the choice you made! S
WTers are nice indeed but again Patek is lifting the bar with their offerings. As much as I admire other manufacturers version of a WTer, Patek is lifting the bar here when it comes to elegance and comfort. The whole package is just so well put together. Personally have a particularly soft spot for the 5130P and the 5131J…. one day soon…. until then keeping the dreams alive! Thanks again for sharing the story and picture!
love that dial and complication... enjoy that beauty!
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