Patek Philippe

Still there. Still essential to me. Best, Emmanuel Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo ref. 5098P-001 - Caliber 25-21 REC ...  

Best, Emmanuel

Every time I strap it back on, the tonneau case, the lugs, the dial, the numerals, everything feels “magical”. I mean really special. Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

KEEPER for Emmanuel's (permanent) collection, right ?😉

It's hard to put into words how special this watch feels each time I strap it on, but it definitely feels special and perfect for me. Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

I saw one for sale recently and was seriously thinking about it, but timing is not good for me right now 😊

so hopefully one will present itself at the right moment for you. Best, Emmanuel

Haha..my dear Emmanuel, Nothing else triggers an immediate response from me apart from a reminder of this art piece. Anyway, a simple wipe with a microfiber cloth removed the oxidation layer from mine. Its all settled. Lesson learnt about using it more, a...  

Thank you for sharing a photo of it: it's so gorgeous! I have the exact same photos of the PP Museum: I guess every owner of the 5098 gravitates towards the Gondolo pieces when visiting! Have a great end of day. Best, Emmanuel

The dial, the tonneau case, the numerals, everything comes together in such harmony. Did you revert back to black strap after the grey?

Yes, last August, when I bought the grey strap from the PP Salon, I ordered this black one, which was my first idea. When it arrived in October, I had it installed and, because changing the strap with these screwed lugs is a nightmare, it's "impossible" f... 

I never attempted to change a screwed lug strap, I only have one such watch and I can’t even think of trying such a thing, I only changed straps with a quick release spring bar, you are much much braver than me.

Breathtaking

So I'm not completely blinded by love! 😊 Best, Emmanuel

the story of Chronometro Gondolo is just as amazing and the importance for you is no less amazing. Best, Ashot