Patek Philippe Gondolo 5124J Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/patek-philippe The Patek Philippe Gondolo 5124J battled the turbulent currents of the late 2000s "big watch" craze with the grace and refinement of its Art Deco inspiration. With the 1993 launch of the "Gondolo" line, Patek Philippe embraced the currents of style that were responsible for the revival of classic non-round watches such as the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Rolex Prince. Directly inspired by the "Chronometro Gondolo" series built during the 1930s for upscale Brazilian importer "Gondolo and Labouriau." The vintage "Gondolo" watches drew their inspiration from the robust rectilinear geometries and bold forms popularized by contemporary Art Deco skyscrapers, automobiles, and ocean liners. Each Patek Philippe Gondolo 5124J revives that distinguished tradition of pioneering avant garde style. Each edge of the Gondolo 5124J's rectangular form has been enhanced with a secondary step that eases the transition from the flanks of the case to the gently cambered sapphire. Like the arced peaks of the Chrysler Building, the glistening shoulders of this (early) "20th Century Fox" dazzle in direct light. The dial of the Gondolo 5124J reads as a portal into a bygone era of elegance and innovation. Patek Philippe calls this dial treatment “opaline-white,” and the color is distinctly different than conventional silver. It’s also remarkably smooth and devoid of distracting embellishments At the periphery, an hour track of stylized yellow gol