Patek Philippe A fine and attractive white gold tonneau-shaped annual calendar wristwatch with center seconds, moon phases and 24-hour indication, with Certificate of Origin and box
38.5mm width, 51mm length
The reference. 5135 Gondolo Calendario timepiece embodies cutting-edge horological innovation while retaining Patek Philippe’s elegant tradition. The model was launched in 2004 and discontinued in 2011, and is one of the most captivating timepieces for its unique features case design. The sculpted tonneau-shaped case and extends and curves elegantly towards the lugs. This example pays homage to the Art Deco period when the tonneau-shape first emerged.
This exceptional timepiece features a slate gray dial with an annual calendar function. The innovative annual calendar function was patented and introduced in 1996 as the first wristwatch that automatically advances the month, day and date. It only required a manual correction once a year on March 1. Shortly after its introduction, the reference 5135 was voted the "Watch of The Year".
The Gondolo Calendario is the first Patek Philippe watch to display the date, day and month in three apertures. It also features a subsidiary dial with a 24-hour scale and a moon phase display. Another innovation is the new 324S caliber with a frequency of 4 hertz it produces incredible accuracy.