Patek Philippe Gondolo Silver dial in 18 k white gold ref 5111G 1959 When patina draws you in…

When patina draws you in…

The elevated camber of this Italian leather watch strap underlines the elegance of the material’s colour

The watch houses a Calibre 4030

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Patek Philippe Gondolo Silver dial in 18 k white gold ref 5111G 1959 When patina draws you in…Back in 1872, Patek Philippe delivered a silver pocket watch to the Rio de Janeiro jewellers Carlos Gondolo and Paulo Labouriau, marking the beginning of a partnership that would endure until around 1927. It was a savvy move: while Europe faced economic hardship and the turmoil of a world war, Gondolo & Labouriau were selling nearly a third of all Patek Philippe watches produced. Demand was extraordinary, and in Brazil, the brand became synonymous