Patek Phillipe Gondolo

[Demonoid]

Hi guys. I have the vintage bug and have been eyeing this piece. What do you guys think?

[Demonoid]

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[codecow]

It is a great piece if you can carry it. Wearing my street clothes when I tried it on I thought it didn't go well at all, but I love the watch!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Logan,

I think this timepiece looks very classy and although it's not a vintage its look is very dressy and would make this watch a great addition to your Patek (and overall) collection. The Breguet numerals are a classic on dress watches, the small second hand at 6 o' clock is always nice to admire (a centered second hand is something nice but on a dress watch a off centered one always gives a little special look to the dial) and a manual winding watch is, in my opinion, a must have in one's collection. It's nice to have a watch that will be wound by the movements of your wrist but making a habit of winding a watch before wearing it until the crown stops moving is a great feeling.

I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you buy such a watch, I for one find it beautiful.

P.S.: That dial color...

[Tony64]

It's a stunning peice and IMO works for both casual and dressy occasions.
Be aware that it does wear large, as do most rectangular shaped watches though.

Breguet numerals are amazing and well suited for this classic timepiece, but the icing on the cake has to be the rectangular movement perfectly paired to the case. This one's destined to be a classic!

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Logan,

I think this timepiece looks very classy and although it's not a vintage its look is very dressy and would make this watch a great addition to your Patek (and overall) collection. The Breguet numerals are a classic on dress watches, the small second hand at 6 o' clock is always nice to admire (a centered second hand is something nice but on a dress watch a off centered one always gives a little special look to the dial) and a manual winding watch is, in my opinion, a must have in one's collection. It's nice to have a watch that will be wound by the movements of your wrist but making a habit of winding a watch before wearing it until the crown stops moving is a great feeling.

I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you buy such a watch, I for one find it beautiful.

P.S.: That dial color...

Hi Carl. I was really hoping for you to answer my thread. I think you are right on the money with all your comments. And you are right, that dial color is to die for. Thank you again. I wanted to ask you, what do you think of the Ap Skelton?

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Tony64

It's a stunning peice and IMO works for both casual and dressy occasions.
Be aware that it does wear large, as do most rectangular shaped watches though.

Breguet numerals are amazing and well suited for this classic timepiece, but the icing on the cake has to be the rectangular movement perfectly paired to the case. This one's destined to be a classic!

Thank you Tony. I am really tempted to pull the trigger. Very....

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by codecow

It is a great piece if you can carry it. Wearing my street clothes when I tried it on I thought it didn't go well at all, but I love the watch!

Hi Louis. I am always wearing a suit and a tie so I think this one is right up my aile.

[PatekCollector]

5124G is one of my favorites. Looks very awesome. I'd strongly support you to take it.

[Puffy]

Art Deco and i'm there

i wasn't keen on the 5124 when i first tried it on, the tang buckle had something to do with this, but after having seen it out in the wild and salivated over it in various places, i'm loving it

5124




Not too keen on the 5098 though... unbalanced and not my style

[Time Exposure]

5124 is a mighty fine looking watch.

I also love the 5111 for the same occasions.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Hi Carl. I was really hoping for you to answer my thread. I think you are right on the money with all your comments. And you are right, that dial color is to die for. Thank you again. I wanted to ask you, what do you think of the Ap Skelton?

I actually quite like the AP Skeleton, I think showing the movement of a watch on the dial is something that isn't very easy to do as often it would make it hard to read it, however, AP has, in my opinion, managed to make a very classy watch with that design in their RO collection and the result is stunning. Besides, that's something one usually sees on dress watches and I think the RO Skeleton is pretty special since it has all the characteristics of a sportier/casual watch (even the skeleton plate and bridges are made to make the watch look mort sporty, the finishing is not as fancy as a dress watch, it looks more sober).

The only problem I've seen so far is that usually people on the forum will ask us to choose between that one and a gold/dress watch or a complicated timepiece, as much as I like skeleton dials I'm usually going towards the other types of watches so it doesn't win the match very often in my book. Nonetheless, it's quite the addition to a collection and something that really stands out (besides, I do believe it's quite the rare watch nowadays).

P.S.: If you're hesitating between the 5124 and the RO Skeleton I'll have to vote for the former, given your collection (and although the RO is quite unique) I think the 5124 would open you a door to another horological world: the dress watch.

[subtona]

Really like the 5124
Very distinctive with unique color & case shape, pure class & something special for the wrist

[kxux]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Hi guys. I have the vintage bug and have been eyeing this piece. What do you guys think?

I must agree with the sentiment here. The 5124 is beautiful dress watch. The dial looks great with the Brequet numerals and I love the display case back showing the movement. The fact that it is manual wounded watch where nothing blocks the view of the movement is a plus in my book. I wouldn't hesitate to add this piece to my collection. It is a great watch.

[SearChart]

The 5124 is not my favourite PP.

[SixPak]

I love that Gondolo and that dial colour is indeed to die for.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I actually quite like the AP Skeleton, I think showing the movement of a watch on the dial is something that isn't very easy to do as often it would make it hard to read it, however, AP has, in my opinion, managed to make a very classy watch with that design in their RO collection and the result is stunning. Besides, that's something one usually sees on dress watches and I think the RO Skeleton is pretty special since it has all the characteristics of a sportier/casual watch (even the skeleton plate and bridges are made to make the watch look mort sporty, the finishing is not as fancy as a dress watch, it looks more sober).

The only problem I've seen so far is that usually people on the forum will ask us to choose between that one and a gold/dress watch or a complicated timepiece, as much as I like skeleton dials I'm usually going towards the other types of watches so it doesn't win the match very often in my book. Nonetheless, it's quite the addition to a collection and something that really stands out (besides, I do believe it's quite the rare watch nowadays).

P.S.: If you're hesitating between the 5124 and the RO Skeleton I'll have to vote for the former, given your collection (and although the RO is quite unique) I think the 5124 would open you a door to another horological world: the dress watch.

I love your comments Carl. What can I say... Always so precise and you don't go in circles with your advice. Thank you, and I think you are right, that's probably the direction I am heading. While the AP skeleton might be a true work of art this gondolo oozes class and the deco style is unmatched. Although I am very young by my own standards . I am an ancient soul and I am starting to swim into more classic and distinctive pieces. I think I have my sports collection covered so far and more classic pictures is the next step. Again thank you. I will keep you posted as to what the future holds.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by subtona

Really like the 5124
Very distinctive with unique color & case shape, pure class & something special for the wrist

Originally Posted by kxux

I must agree with the sentiment here. The 5124 is beautiful dress watch. The dial looks great with the Brequet numerals and I love the display case back showing the movement. The fact that it is manual wounded watch where nothing blocks the view of the movement is a plus in my book. I wouldn't hesitate to add this piece to my collection. It is a great watch.

Originally Posted by SixPak

I love that Gondolo and that dial colour is indeed to die for.

You buys are not making this easy my bank account is bleeding already. LOL

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

5124 is a mighty fine looking watch.

I also love the 5111 for the same occasions.

The 5711 isa . Great piece Bryan and enjoy it in the best of health.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by Puffy

Art Deco and i'm there

i wasn't keen on the 5124 when i first tried it on, the tang buckle had something to do with this, but after having seen it out in the wild and salivated over it in various places, i'm loving it

5124




Not too keen on the 5098 though... unbalanced and not my style

Great wrist shots puffy... And that alligator strap ( same with the dial) look stunning !

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by KhalidSS

5124G is one of my favorites. Looks very awesome. I'd strongly support you to take it.

Thank you Khal. I know you have great taste. If you approve this piece is a winner in my book.

[t65tampa]

I have a 5124J and I love it.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by t65tampa

I have a 5124J and I love it.

Can we see a wrist pic?

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

I love your comments Carl. What can I say... Always so precise and you don't go in circles with your advice. Thank you, and I think you are right, that's probably the direction I am heading. While the AP skeleton might be a true work of art this gondolo oozes class and the deco style is unmatched. Although I am very young by my own standards . I am an ancient soul and I am starting to swim into more classic and distinctive pieces. I think I have my sports collection covered so far and more classic pictures is the next step. Again thank you. I will keep you posted as to what the future holds.

Good luck my friend, I hope you'll find a beautiful model soon.

P.S.: Have you given yellow gold a try?

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Good luck my friend, I hope you'll find a beautiful model soon.

P.S.: Have you given yellow gold a try?

Great question Carl. So far I have a love and hate relationship with yellow or rose gold. I love how they look at ADs and on other peoples wrists, but as soon as I try them on everything falls apart. I dont know if its because I still feel too young to have a color gold piece that people will notice a mile away. My ROO RC in rose works in my head because it another type of animal.

I alwas try to fly under the radar and although some pieces in my collection are white gold people that dont know will say: "hmmmm... steel"

[el1125]

I'd like to see the new 5200g when it comes out to compare with blue face. Understand that this will be a higher price point.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by el1125

I'd like to see the new 5200g when it comes out to compare with blue face. Understand that this will be a higher price point.

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