5099RG-001

Patek Philippe 5099RG Gondolo Cabriolet Two Tone 18K RG / WG Rose Dial. Something I really like about lidded watches like this. Maybe it's just the necessary interaction. This one is particularly beautiful. All 28.5mm of it. Photo from European Watch Co.

One of the timepieces on display in the Patek Philippe Museum which I find intriguing and exquisite is the “ Cabriolet ” which served as a source of inspiration for the modern ref. 5099RG . The movement (based on a 9’’’ ébauche by LeCoultre & Cie) was