Patek Philippe Gondolo 5024J

Patek Philippe Gondolo 5024J 18k YG

Inspired by the “Chronometro Gondolo” collection that Patek had created in the early 1900s for upscale Brazilian importer “Gondolo & Labourier,” the Patek Philippe Gondolo was launched in 1993 as a means for Patek to embrace the Art Deco designs that were once again becoming popular in the world of watchmaking thanks to brands like JLC, Rolex and others with their Reversos, Cellini Princes and various other watches. Using the Art Deco skyscrapers that split the skylines of the world’s major cities, the Gondolo boasts a beautifully fashioned case that features a stepped bezel and soft curves in between these contrasting surfaces. A dress watch that is removed from the world of plainer round dress watches, the Gondolo adds some flair to the category of watch that is typically more refined, all the while maintaining the tenets of dress watch design, such as its understated dial design, manual-wind movement and precious metal construction on a leather strap. In keeping with these parameters, the ref. 5024J that we have here sports an 18kt yellow gold case, a bright white dial with a running seconds subdial and a manual-wind cal. 215 PS movement that remains protected by a solid 18kt yellow gold caseback. A truly stunning watch, this beauty speaks to the elaborate designs of the Art Deco period without going overboard and trying too hard, which demonstrates Patek’s ability as a watchmaker and designer to remain faithful to the adage that sometimes less is more. Brand : Patek Philippe Dimensions : 30mm x 38mm Model : Gondolo Movement : Manual-wind cal. 215 PS Reference : 5024J Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 2000s Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : White THE DIAL Featuring a stunning white dial, the ref. 5024J boasts black elaborate painted Arabic numerals that add some visual intrigue to its otherwise understated display. THE CONSTRUCTION While seemingly small at only 30mm wide, the Gondolo benefits from its rectangular design to wear larger on the wrist than its measurements suggest, with its stepped design filling the wrist wonderfully and its profile spanning 38mm in length. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.