Patek Philippe Gondolo Silver dial in 18 k white gold ref 5111G 1959 The watch houses a Calibre

The watch houses a Calibre 4030

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

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

- Steel fluted bezel

When patina draws you in…

Patek Philippe Gondolo Silver dial in 18 k white gold ref 5111G 1959 The watch houses a CalibreBack 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