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

When patina draws you in…

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All in all this is a real cracker of a vintage watch

This piece is fitted with a riveted Oyster bracelet

- Steel fluted bezel

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