Patek Philippe Gondolo 5135J

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The Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario Ref. 5135J is a superb expression of the Swiss maison’s mastery of refined complications, presented in a distinctive and elegant tonneau (barrel-shaped) 38mm x 51mm 18K yellow gold case that measures 11.5mm in thickness and offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional round wristwatches . This exceptional timepiece features a beautifully detailed silvered dial with an engine-turned center field, providing a textured and luminous backdrop for the applied gold Arabic numerals and the feuille-style gold hands, which together ensure perfect legibility while maintaining the watch’s dressy character . The dial is a marvel of functional design, displaying a full annual calendar—which automatically accounts for months of 30 and 31 days, requiring only a single manual correction each year in March—with the day indicated in a curved aperture between 10 and 11 o’clock, the date prominently displayed at 12 o’clock, the month shown in an aperture between 1 and 2 o’clock, and a precise moon phase indicator with an AM/PM sub-dial nestled between 5 and 7 o’clock, adding a touch of poetic romance to this horologically sophisticated piece . Visible through the screw-down sapphire crystal display back is the legendary in-house automatic Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H, a movement comprising 34 jewels that beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers a robust 45-hour power reserve, all while showcasing the exquisite hand-finishing, including Côtes de Genève and chamfered bridges, that defines Patek Philippe’s commitment to the highest standards of watchmaking . The watch is completed by a luxurious brown alligator leather strap, hand-stitched and secured with a signed 18K yellow gold tang buckle that perfectly echoes the warmth of the case . With its 30 meters of water resistance and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protecting the dial, the Gondolo Calendario 5135J represents the pinnacle of elegant dress watch complications, offering the discerning collector a rare and coveted combination of Art Deco-inspired case architecture, annual calendar functionality, and the peerless prestige of a Patek Philippe complication. Key specifications: 38mm x 51mm 18K yellow gold tonneau case; silvered engine-turned dial with gold Arabic numerals; Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H automatic movement with annual calendar (day, date, month) and moon phase; 45-hour power reserve; brown alligator strap with 18K yellow gold buckle; 30m water resistance; sapphire crystal front and display back .

Brand	Patek Philippe
Model	Gondolo
Reference	5135J
Movement	Automatic
Case Material	Yellow Gold
Band Material	Leather
Size	51 x 38 mm
Dial Color	White
Bezel	Yellow Gold
Crystal	Sapphire
Papers	No
Box	No
Year	N/A
Condition	Preowned

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