PATEK PHILIPPE ROSE AND WHITE GOLD GONDOLO REF. 5099RG

One of the most misunderstood and fascinating modern vintage watches is the ref. 5099RG. Made from 2000-2008, this unusual, two-tone watch from the Gondolo family was inspired by a vintage Patek Philippe in the Patek  Philippe Museum (Inv-P-1329) with a gilt metal dial with painted, upright Dauphine hands. With a case made of 52 pieces, this reference has one of the most complicated cases made by Patek Philippe during this era. No surprise, it is also the reference that inspired the first Only Watch submission by Patek Philippe, the unique ref. 5099/101-RG-001. This early example of the reference is from 2001 and was not first sold until 2008.