Patek Philippe Gondolo 5030/22 in 18K Yellow Gold, Breguet Numeral Dial, Integrated Bracelet, Cal. 315/190

A tribute to Patek Philippe's Art Deco lineage, the Gondolo 5030/22 joins a curved tonneau case, applied Breguet numerals and a fully integrated bracelet, all in 18K yellow gold. Sold in 1996 and presented with its box and Archive extract, this grade A example is one of the line's rarer bracelet configurations.

The Piece

The Gondolo collection is one of Patek Philippe's richest historical expressions, born of early twentieth-century Art Deco geometry and matured into the maison's signature sculpted silhouette. Reference 5030/22 follows a balanced tonneau contour, gently curved to hug the wrist while keeping clean, architectural lines, and its polished surfaces flow into a fully integrated mesh-style 18K gold bracelet, a configuration that turns the watch into a jewelry-grade sculpture.

The silver sunburst dial carries applied Breguet Arabic numerals, each faceted to catch light with a soft, classical sparkle, together with leaf-shaped gold hands and a discreet date aperture at 3 o'clock that preserves the dial's symmetry and understatement.

The automatic Caliber 315/190 brings bi-directional winding, a Gyromax balance and finely regulated performance, modern reliability with classic Geneva finishing. The solid gold bracelet, one of the rarer and more elaborate executions, adds comfort and presence, and with its wearable proportions and jewelry-like wrist presence this 5030/22 is among the most desirable configurations of the Gondolo line.

Details

• Maker: Patek Philippe
• Model: Gondolo
• Reference: 5030/22
• Era: Mid-1990s (sale date 1996)
• Material: 18K yellow gold case and integrated bracelet
• Dial: Silver with applied Breguet Arabic numerals, leaf hands and date aperture at 3 o'clock
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Size: Case 34 × 34 mm; wrist fit approx. 17.5 cm
• Movement: Automatic, Cal. 315/190
• Water Resistance: 2.5 atm (per specification)
• Included: Patek Philippe box, Archive extract

Condition

Japonista grade A · Excellent, with minimal signs of handling.

• Grade A, excellent vintage: cohesive and elegant, preserved in high-excellence vintage form.
• Dial: silver surface clean and luminous, with no discoloration or stains; applied numerals crisp and sharp.
• Hands: clean leaf hands, with no oxidation or damage.
• Case (18K yellow gold): light scratches consistent with gentle wear and one small dent that is not visually disruptive; overall finish excellently preserved.
• Bracelet (18K yellow gold): strong structure with minimal flex and light age-related marks; no warping or deformation.
• Crown and clasp: fully functional, with minor surface marks.
• Crystal: clean sapphire with no major scratches.
• Movement: Cal. 315/190 running normally; no service history provided.

Authenticity & Care

Presented with its Patek Philippe box and Archive extract; the sale date is recorded as 1996. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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