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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 rectangular watches. The only tonneau case being the ladies Reference 7099.
https://monochrome-watches.com/depth-look-shaped-watches-vacheron-constantin-patek-philippe-history/
This watch (from 2009) has a pink gold case; 42x32mm 8.9 mm. The case is barrel shaped, elongated and curved. On my slim wrist, it is comfortable. The slim strap is a Patek B C97.
The movement is the 25-21 REC (from 2007) Manual winding. Dimensions: 25 × 21.9 mm. Height: 2.57 mm. Number of parts: 142. Bridges: 7. Jewels: 18. Power reserve: Min. 44 hours. Balance: Gyromax®. Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz). Balance spring: Spiromax®. Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal.
The rhodium-gold plated guilloché dial, pink gold chapter ring with brown concentric Arabic numerals and outer minute track, brown pear hands. Once again, the watch is unusual with an interesting radiating guilloche pattern. The guilloche work at the center is incredibly fine.
The only annoyance is the small crown which is hard to grip. Surely a design mistake for a manual wind watch?
Anyone else with experiences with this watch?
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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!
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...
I saw this watch in Platinum...
...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
Lovely photo here ... www.watchprosite.com Thanks to DCC
I think its a beautiful watch. Steep in history , very manly but refined.
Would wear it in a tux or formal occasions if i had one. Cheers , thanks for sharing. Geross.
Thanks, Jim! I really like this watch!
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...
Very elegant with a different shaped case !
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
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.
