Patek Philippe Gondolo 'His & Hers' Set

You aren't seeing double - you're looking at a pair of Patek Philippe Gondolos!

This special His & Hers set dates back to the early 1960s, and comes to us from the children of the original owners - a husband and wife who gifted one another these incredible pieces in 1963 and 1964 as indicated by caseback engravings. When these lovely pieces came to us, we knew that each example on its own was something to behold, but together these pieces tell a personal story with unbelievable amount of vintage charm and romance — true timepiece soulmates that belong together, so we've opted to offer them as a single lot.

The ‘His’ Gondolo, a Reference 3430/001J, features a 26mm square 18k yellow gold square case fitted with a mineral crystal and a signed crown. Its unique guilloche hand-finished dial features a ti-tonal blend of yellow, white and rose gold paired with applied black stick indices, a black pencil handset and a ‘Beyer’ retailer signature at 6 o'clock. It comes fitted to a matching tri-tonal 18k hexagonal-link bracelet with a matching textured finish and a signed clasp. Powered by the maison's manual-winding Calibre 23-300, this exquisite piece was undoubtedly a special order produced for its original owner and features his name engraved on the caseback - 'Bernard R Ehrlich 1963'.

The smaller 'Hers' Gondolo is very much a downsized variant of the 3430. A Reference 3285/51, this example features a 16mm square 18k yellow gold case with signed crown housing a matching tri-tonal guilloche dial and features a miniaturized, integrated bracelet with a signed locking clasp. Equipped with a button-sized 20 jewel Calibre 13.5 manual-winding movement, this piece also features a caseback engraving - 'B.W.E. 1964' - a matching beauty for the better half, no question!

Both timepieces remain in outstanding condition throughout, showing light signs of wear from age and clearly occasional use. The 3430 comes with a Certificate of Origin from Patek Philippe, and the 3285 comes with service papers from Henri Stern, dated 1994, further establishing their provenance.

Both pieces individually exemplify the skill and craftsmanship Patek Philippe is able to employ in producing unique, hand-finished timepieces, and this set from the early 1960s not only stand out today with their unique blend of materials and textures, but as a set speak to the hopeless, incurable romantic in all of us.

The perfect vintage set for a horological power couple? We think so.

*Due to the design of these bracelets, sizing alterations may require custom work. Lead time after measurements are established is 4-6 weeks.*

Founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history. Few international luxury brands carry the gravitas of their name, and for good reason. The firm's commitment to excellence in horological manufacture is unflinching, and their track record of innovation in design without peer. They continue to lead the industry, and even their fiercest competitors have nothing but the utmost respect for the company.

From the simple elegance of their Calatrava line to the stunning study in miniaturization that is reference 1518 perpetual calendar to the modern reference 5750P chiming watch, Patek’s catalog is chock full of some of the most elegant and complicated timepieces ever made. Family-owned and completely independent, the firm has the freedom to do what it wants — such as discontinue one of the world’s most beloved steel luxury sport watches, the reference 5711 — when it wants.

Owning a Patek Philippe is for many the ultimate goal of timepiece collecting, and for a certain type, the only timepieces they collect. Whichever way you look at it, there is no questioning the elegance of design, superlative manufacture of their cases and movements, or the sheer elegance and emotion that comes from owning one.

Of course for a brand that is steeped in heritage, we are told “You never actually own a Patek Philippe…”

Well, you know the rest.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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