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Emmanuel, for me this is the absolute perfect blend of the best of vintage and modern. On the wrist it appears to be totally vintage and is also exceptionally beautiful.
Turn it over and under the hood, it is powered by a totally modern, top end movement. By contrast, the Rolex Cellini Prince which you recently wrote about for me is an unappealing hodge podge. Being Rolex, I assume the movement is excellent but aesthetically, the watch is neither vintage looking nor particularly attractive. Just a misguided effort to recreate in some way, the magic of the iconic and exceptionally beautiful original Rolex Prince. Again, just my personal viewpoint, but …
Best, Patekova
Back on my wrist
Back on my wrist and, once again, it's a source of wonder and obviousness : this is the perfect watch for me ! Best, Emmanuel Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo ref. 5098P-001 ...
Looking 👀 great Emmanuel ! With it, you are like
Superman ! How long has it been since you wore gondolo last ?
I didn't count exactly, but I would say ten days.
And it's so good to strap it back on the wrist. Best, Emmanuel
Hugh congrats for finding and acquiring your perfect watch 👏🏻
I truly love all my watches for different reasons, but In not sure if I could consider any of them as the perfect watch for me. Still searching for it 😅
Thank you so much ! What one calls “perfect”
for himself is of course highly subjective. The reason why this watch feels perfect to me is that it feels very special (shaped case and manual winding movement, guilloche dial, platinum case) yet understated. Also it’s deeply rooted in history and tradit...
Thanks a lot Emmanuel, I really love to read about your personal considerations
As you rightly said, this is all very personal and subjective. In my case, I really value what the watch makes me feel and the comfort on the wrist.
What a beautiful and classy looking Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo.
To be honest I'm surprised you ever manage to wear any of your other watches when you can have this one on the wrist. But I suppose having a short break from it every now and then brings back the joy of putting it back on again. Marc
That’s is, Marc.
I've worn this watch almost non-stop since the beginning of July because it feels so perfect to me. But I didn’t feel entirely comfortable neglecting my other watches, so I gave them some wrist time before returning to this one with great delight. Best, E...
Emmanuel, for me this is the absolute perfect blend of the best of vintage and modern. On the wrist it appears to be totally vintage and is also exceptionally beautiful.
Turn it over and under the hood, it is powered by a totally modern, top end movement. By contrast, the Rolex Cellini Prince which you recently wrote about for me is an unappealing hodge podge. Being Rolex, I assume the movement is excellent but aesthetica...
Thank you, Patekova, for sharing your comparative thoughts on the Chronometro Gondolo and the Cellini Prince.
Concerning the Chronometro Gondolo, I feel exactly like you: it's the best of both vintage and modern worlds. This watch resonates with me very deeply. Its century-old design evokes a past where elegance, exquisite refinement and a form of fantasy reigned...
Awesome watch and picture, Emmanuel...
Pure class. Please continue to enjoy this beauty.
Thank you so much, Goh.
For whatever reason this watch resonates with me very deeply. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, Sebastian.
I know that some find this watch old-fashioned or outdated and I understand and respect this feeling. But the century-old design, which exudes elegance, refinement and a touch of fantasy, resonates very deeply with me. Best, Emmanuel
And I share so many of your opinions regarding the 5098 as well Emmanuel!
I fell in love with it the minute I saw it on Tim Mosso's video. The blend of the case design, plus the magic of the dial finishing. From the guilloche to the font style of the numerals , and the effort taken with a shaped movement. I saw the original ins...
Dear Rishikesan,
Your Gondolo duo is simply wonderful and these photos are a pleasure to look at. These two timepieces have style, personality, refinement, elegance and a beautiful movement which is a great tribute to traditional watchmaking. I couldn't agree with you mor...
You have reached Nirvana
once you know exactly what you want .. and have it already. Enjoy! I too agree this watch is spectacular... I love that its platinum.. more permanent metal than white gold.. Tomba.
I agree with you, Tomba:
platinum is an important part of this timepiece's appeal for me. Together with the other main features (guilloché dial, pear hands, Artdeco numerals, welded lugs, shaped manual caliber) it makes this watch absolutely perfect for me. And, yes, this watch m...
Pateks havent caught my fancy yet
But this gondola would be high on the list.. Some day when the stars are aligned.
I second that!!
I got into Patek only after I fell in love at first sight watching a video on this 5098 reference. I guess because it just looked so different...I value craftsmanship, and this reference has a lot of that , for what I believe is still undervalued compared...
Dear anaroku, this is so very kind of you to say such a thing.
Your words go straight to my heart. As I recently wrote to Rishi (rishi_77) in another post, there are a lot of other appealing watches among which some feature major complications, but in the end the only thing that matters is what resonates with you. An...