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22 December 2022, 01:17 AM | #1 |
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Gondolo 5111J - opinions
I’m going to view a Gondolo 5111J on Friday, would be trading a sub against it.
Price seems fair at £10000 for a 2008 with box and papers. I know it’s not a very popular model but anyone have any experiences/opinions on it please?
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22 December 2022, 08:20 AM | #3 |
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I think they are a great value.
Only reason it doesn't sell for more is the shape. If it was round, it would cost another $8,000 |
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My Gondolo is a 5124J-001, and I bought it because I like Reversos and Cartier Tanks.
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I do like the 5124 better than 5111. Just a bit more attractive case design.
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I love the Gondolo shape to me it's a casino watch, don't know why.
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I love it. Tank > Reverso > Gondolo imho. Maybe Franck Mueller somehwere in there.
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24 December 2022, 06:40 PM | #10 |
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I bought the 5111j yesterday, swapped it for my Submariner 126610LN, just can’t get on with Rolex anymore now I have the high horology bug!
I would have preferred a 5124 but unfortunately didn’t have any funds available to add to the deal this time.
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Congratulations! Those Gondolo references have a lot of charm.
Enjoy it well :) |
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A very nice watch and one of the few PP over the years that have tempted me.
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You're moving in the right direction, imho the 5124G is the best three hand PP but the 5111 is not too shabby. Good one!
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this thread has got me thinking. what about the salmon dial 5124G? here's john mayer wearing it in 2014
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I like the cushion cases, like a 5940, more than the Gondolo. If I was inclined this way, I’d get a manta case, like a 5100.
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It's currently in 25 Bags? Wouldn't go near this personally, I'd get one in person. Last Christies auction was 20k all in USD (hammer plus buyers premium) and that was a good buy likely for a dealer. But, sometimes people get lucky.
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5111 are really neat. Very thin and comfortable. Very wide lug spacing 23 or 24mm.
This makes the watch very stable on the wrist. I prefer it over the 5124. |
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Gondolo 5111J - opinions
I had one of these a while ago. Found it at a local store, paid about $10k and thought it was a great value for a Patek.
Wore it like three times and had it serviced like three times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Haha, strange as the 215 movement is very reliable. Important to buy the watch and not the price and from a seller offering a warranty, hopefully at least you had one.
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Yes, wide lug spacing gives a presence and stability. 5124 has similar spacing and a curved case back, one of the coolest cases and most comfortable wearing PP. Dial is outrageously nice in person.
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Gotta say it’s so much nicer than a Reverso in terms of how they feel on the wrist.
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