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I flew up to Boston this morning; going home with this….
It is the PP Gondolo 5009j from 2002 complete with papers. No original box, but a new leather PP travel case was provided. I purchased it from the European Watch Company (superb service by Tony). I looked at and tried on many watches — Moser, VC (including a 1921), other PP’s (loved the Aquanaut, 38mm) and an ALS Saxonia (tempting). It was a lot of fun. Ultimately, this PP, my first, captured my heart once I had it on the wrist. I had been eyeing it on-line for weeks.
Congratulations...
...I saw this for sale as well...a great blend between modern and vintage...
Congrats on becoming a Patek collector ! 👍
This classy and classic gondola as your first Patek piece is a good choice. Enjoy it often !
IMO The applied numerals makes this watch comes alive !
IMO The applied numerals makes this watch comes alive !
love it! I'm that rare person that thinks the Gondolo line is the most handsome PP watches out there. Love the case shapes and dial designs.
Congrats on that one! I recently bought my 'grail watch' from them as well, and found the service to be excellent as well. THanks for sharing and enjoy
Not sure if you have been to their store — they will be moving to a larger place down the street within the next few weeks.
thanks, I hadn't heard that. I plan on stopping in for a visit to to drool, next time I'm in Boston
Sincere congrats, and welcome to the truly unique world of Patek! :-) Love the presence and elegance of this superb Gondolo reference -- enjoy thoroughly!
Thank you! This will be my go to dress watch; although it feels like it can also be a casual wrist companion — perhaps with family during Thanksgiving.
Big congrats 👏 , what a classy watch 👍👌👌
Enjoy it and wear it in the best of your health !
Congrats and wear with health. Very dressy. Probably the only other dial shape I like than the normal. Cheers S
Thanks. I also tried on a 5024j. But, I didn’t care for the overall form (or the dial).
Very nice Gondolo watch. Wonderful picture. 👍
I too like it in yellow gold. Congratulations. Enjoy. Cool watch.
Geross.
Geross.
Awesome watch
You must have had great trip
to see, check and try several
watches on your wrist and
fly back home having a new
watch on your wrist.
Yes, perfect day really — one hour flight to Boston from DC, 15-minute cab ride, fun time exploring watches, back to the airport for some Zoom meetings, and then home.
No delays. No surprises!
Nice one, I had never seen this ref before.
It looks very large though, because if I compare it to my 5109 (obviously an evolution of your 5009), the small seconds dial is much more centered, as it cuts off part of the 6 index (for comparison: )
I assume it is the same 215PS movement inside
I assume it is the same 215PS movement inside
Yes — the same movement — and I love your reference as well. Thanks for sharing it. I actually considered this reference to purchase but could not find one in the right circumstances.
Congrats on making a slightly left-field choice. Any particular reason? (I did the same a couple of weeks ago).
Congratulations to you as well. I wanted a rectangular watch in gold — as opposed to another circular dial — with discreet charm.
The PP Gondolos from this era fit the bill — with a great price point to boot.
Mission accomplished for you then. A good choice.
In case you are interested in the back story to the Gondolo, and in its Brazilian legacy rather than that of the watch maker, I'm slowly assembling tidbits here: www.reddit.com
. Best regards.
. Best regards.