Patek Philippe Gondolo Cabriolet ref. 5099RG in 18k Rose and White GoldLaunched at the Basel Watch Fair in 1999, the ref. 5099RG immediately stood out as something odd in the line up of Patek Philippe , as has a case that most people never seen before. It was inspired by a watch owned by the Patek Philippe museum, a similar shaped piece from the 1920s The case design was also a then modern interpretation of the hunter case of a pocket watch a practical cover that protected the dial. Because this watch was made at the

and packed with personality—this is a piece that oozes style and substance

the 18k yellow gold versions of the Datejust

this briefcase exudes elegance

An evolution of the original Ellipse family

The pencil remains in excellent condition

Its most distinctive feature is the fixed 24-hour bezel and an additional 24-hour hand

The strap comes within a thickness : ~1

and comes with its AP-branded dust bag

The 34 mm case remains in lovely condition with a smooth bezel

The name signals the collection's artistic and refined focus—quite different from Rolex’s usual emphasis on sportiness and rugged performance

Due to its distinctive appearance

close to 300 distinct dial variants are known