A manually wound movement sits at the core of the 5111G-001, delivering consistent mechanical timekeeping within an 18k white gold case. The rectangular form is sharply defined, with polished surfaces and controlled edges that emphasize symmetry. The dial remains intentionally restrained, using clean markers and a balanced layout to maintain visual clarity. Its sapphire crystal ensures durability while preserving the refined presentation of the dial.

The appeal of this reference lies in its neutrality. White gold removes the warmth associated with traditional dress watches, replacing it with a more modern and discreet presence. It is a piece designed for collectors who prefer precision in both engineering and aesthetics without overt expression.

Patek Philippe Gondolo 5111G-001

Reference: 5111G-001
Collection: Gondolo
Case Material: 18K white gold
Case Shape: Rectangular
Case Dimensions: approximately 30 mm wide × 47 mm including lugs
Case Thickness: approximately 8 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Case Back: Solid white-gold case back secured with screws
Water Resistance: 30 m
Bezel: 18K white gold; gem-set configuration is documented in specialist reference databases.

Dial: The principal documented execution is a silver/silvered dial with applied Arabic numerals or baton-style markers, a subsidiary seconds aperture at 6 o’clock and pear-shaped hands. Auction documentation records a silver dial with a seconds aperture at 6 o’clock, while other surviving examples are described as silvery-grey.

Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 215 PS
Movement Type: Manually wound mechanical
Movement Diameter: 21.9 mm
Movement Thickness: approximately 2.55 mm
Number of Jewels: 18
Number of Components: approximately 130
Power Reserve: approximately 44 hours
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance Spring: Flat
Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds.

Small Seconds: Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock.
Strap: Alligator/crocodile leather
Buckle: 18K white-gold Patek Philippe pin buckle.

Dial Variations

The 5111G-001 is documented primarily with:

* Silver dial
* Silvered/grey dial
* White dial

Chrono24’s reference-level records list silver and white, while auction documentation confirms a silvered dial with the subsidiary seconds aperture.

I would not list champagne or cream as standard 5111G-001 dial variations unless the individual watch is supported by its original Patek Philippe documentation, because those colors are more strongly documented for the yellow-gold 5111J-001. This keeps the catalogue technically conservative.

Alternative References

The principal related references are:

* 5111J-001 — 18K yellow gold
* 5111G-001 — 18K white gold
* 5111R-001 — 18K rose gold
* 5111PR-001 — platinum/rose-gold combination

All belong to the same 5111 Gondolo family, with the metal designation changing the reference.

Reference distinction: The 5111G-001 is the white-gold version of the 5111 Gondolo. Antiquorum records a 5111G-001 with a 30 × 47 mm case, Calibre 215 PS, leather strap and 18K white-gold Patek Philippe buckle, confirming the reference-level configuration.