Description

The Patek Philippe Gondolo Minute Repeater Annual Calendar ref. 5033/100P-010 is the first Grand Complication to combine a minute repeater and the brand’s patented annual calendar. The reference 5033 was also made available in a Haute Joaillerie version with baguette diamonds and a black or silvery gray dial – which is the present model. This watch is part of the Gondolo line with a cushion-shaped, Art Deco–inspired case; not to be confused with the simpler Gondolo Annual Calendar ref. 5135 which lacks the repeater slide on the left flank.

Initially produced (starting in 2012) with a run of 10 pieces with 9 in platinum and 1 in titanum, the total production only consisted of around 80 pieces, with the ref. 5033 eventually becoming discontinued in 2012. The present baguette diamond-set version in platinum was released near the end of the watch’s lifespan in 2011.

It also marks a design milestone as this is the first Patek to use the modern tri-aperture day/month/date display that later spread to other refs. such as the 5135, 5960, 5207, and 5235.

The in-house self-winding Caliber R 27 PS QA showcases twin black-polished gongs along with a 22k gold micro-rotor. The movement is made of an astonishing 483 components, evidence of its complexity. In addition to the minute repeater complication, it provides day, date and month in apertures at the top of the dial, as well as a seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.

Housed in a tonneau-shaped case made of platinum measuring 38×51 mm, the bezel and lugs are set with 92 baguette-cut diamonds totaling ~3.77 ct with an additional 10 diamond hour markers for ~0.25 ct. This watch is equipped with a hand-stitched matte black alligator strap with square scales, along with a prong buckle decorated with 6 baguette diamonds, bringing the total number of carats for the watch to ~4.42 ct.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.