The Gondolo 5098P-001 shifts away from strict rectangular lines into a tonneau form that follows the wrist naturally. Crafted in platinum, the case measures approximately 42 x 32 mm with a curved profile that enhances wearability. The dial integrates a small seconds display at 6 o’clock, supported by the manually wound Caliber 25-21 REC PS, delivering consistent performance with a 44 hour reserve.

This is a more sculptural interpretation of Gondolo design. It balances weight, curvature, and mechanical precision in a way that feels engineered rather than styled.

Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo 5098P-001

Reference: 5098P-001
Collection: Gondolo
Model: Chronometro Gondolo
Case Material: 950 platinum
Case Shape: Tonneau
Case Dimensions: 42 mm × 32 mm
Case Thickness: 8.90 mm, crystal to case back
Overall Thickness: 11.45 mm, crystal to lugs
Width Between Lugs: 17 mm
Crystal: Cambered sapphire crystal
Case Back: Cambered transparent sapphire crystal, secured by four polished screws
Water Resistance: 25 m, according to Patek Philippe’s original 2007 technical specification
Platinum Case Detail: Discreet diamond of approximately 0.02 ct set between the lugs at 6 o’clock.

Dial: Cambered rhodiumed gold, hand-guilloched. The dial incorporates an oval railway-track minute scale, Patek Philippe signature in a cartouche at 12 o’clock and “Chronometro Gondolo” designation in a cartouche at 6 o’clock. It is completed by 12 black Roman numerals and pear-shaped hour and minute hands in black-oxidized white gold.

Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 25-21 REC
Movement Type: Manually wound mechanical
Movement Dimensions: 24.60 × 21.50 mm
Movement Thickness: 2.57 mm
Number of Components: 142
Number of Jewels: 18
Power Reserve: Maximum 44 hours
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance Spring: Flat
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)
Functions: Hours and minutes
Winding: Two-position crown; pushed in for winding and pulled out for time setting
Hallmark: Geneva Seal.

Strap: Hand-stitched matte black alligator leather
Buckle: Historic 14 mm platinum prong buckle secured with a screw.

Alternative Reference / Configuration

5098R-001 — 18K rose-gold execution of the Chronometro Gondolo, introduced in 2009. It retains the same tonneau architecture and Calibre 25-21 REC family but changes the case, dial treatment and buckle material.

Reference distinction: The 5098P-001 is specifically the platinum version. Patek Philippe states that the 5098P was directly inspired by a historic 1925 Chronometro Gondolo and that its cambered case, crystal and display back reproduce the distinctive tonneau curvature.