Not every timepiece from the world’s greatest watchmaker fits neatly into the mold of an overarching theme or collection.
While we love a simple Calatrava, a sporty Aquanaut, or a complicated perpetual calendar as much as the next guy, the oddball, more overlooked and usually limited-production, shaped watches made by the maison in second half of the 20th century are often some of the most innovative and charming in the brand’s oeuvre.
Take this ladies’ Gondolo for example. Dating to the 2000s, it has a stepped rectangular Art Deco case - encrusted with factory diamonds and fitted to a lovely white gold 'beads of rice' bracelet.
Its 22mm yellow gold case houses a crisp white dial with applied diamond indices, a matching yellow gold handset, a reliable quartz movement within, and is paired to a matching yellow gold bracelet with a signed locking clasp.
While any precious metal dress watch is sure to earn a nod of respect from watch lovers, this unique Gondolo is guaranteed to earn one from anyone!