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Thank you so much, Derreck!
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" for me to revert to the grey one on my own. I have to wait until my next stay in Paris if I want to.
Ideally, I'd love to be able to change more often, but the only time I unstrapped the watch myself I decided I would never do it again and let the PP watchmakers do the job safely!
Best, Emmanuel
Chronometro Gondolo
Still there. Still essential to me. Best, Emmanuel Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo ref. 5098P-001 - Caliber 25-21 REC ...
I don't think it will ever happen.
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
Absolutely right, Gordon!
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
I really love this one!
I saw one for sale recently and was seriously thinking about it, but timing is not good for me right now 😊
The good thing is that they're not that hard to get,
so hopefully one will present itself at the right moment for you. Best, Emmanuel
And the champion of 5098 speaks....
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...
I'm so glad, dear Rishi, that it's all settled for your example now!
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
Drop dead gorgeous.
The dial, the tonneau case, the numerals, everything comes together in such harmony. Did you revert back to black strap after the grey?
Thank you so much, Derreck!
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 can surely understand!
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.
I'm quite handy, and handling a standard spring bar is something I know how to do,
even if it's always a stressful operation. But with screwed bars, even though I didn't damage anything during my one attempt, the stress level was just too high!
I'm glad you feel this way about this watch, Doug.
So I'm not completely blinded by love! 😊 Best, Emmanuel
The watch is amazing Emmanuel.
the story of Chronometro Gondolo is just as amazing and the importance for you is no less amazing. Best, Ashot