Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2004 Reference No: 5109P Movement No: 1’884’563 Case No: 4’270’725 Model Name: Gondolo Material: Platinum Calibre: Manual, cal. 215, 18 Jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe Henri Stern buckle Dimensions: 30mm Width Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin with retailer stamped Orologeria Luigi Verga Spa dated 21st December 2004, pouches, outer packaging and fitted presentation box
Catalogue Essay
The ref. 5109P was introduced in 2004 as part of the Gondolo family, housed inside a beautiful rectangular case is the manual cal. 215. The dial is features an art deco inspired symmetrical layout with applied indexes on 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. Uniquely beautiful and extremely fine, the square case and beautiful silvered dial of this watch form a paean to the manufacturer's centuries-old horological prowess. There is a harmony between the aesthetic and technical finesse that imbues the watch with a posh and stylish flair that will appeal to the modern gentry.
Fresh to the market and being the 7th known example in platinum. it is further more preserved in lovely condition, this platinum Gondolo wristwatch, completed with certificate and presentation box, has a fine appearance and horological prowess that will attract all watch connoisseurs.
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.