Patek Philippe revives one of its most emblematic form watch designs for the Milan exposition: the Gondolo Ladies First. Drawing inspiration from the Art Déco spirit of early 20th-century timepieces and the legacy of Reference 7011/7071 introduced in 2009, the Geneva manufacture presents a renewed cushion-shaped case architecture (31 × 34.8 mm with a slim 6.9 mm profile) that seamlessly merges jewelry refinement, daily wearability, and unmistakable aesthetic character.
This new release is articulated across six references powered by the quartz Caliber E15, a high-precision movement composed of 57 parts whose extreme thinness (1.8 mm) has enabled a fluid case profile, further enhanced by hinged lugs that ensure a perfect fit on the wrist.
Opaline Dials and Timeless Elegance
The first three variants focus on sophisticated daily wear. Their dials feature a central relief pattern with concentric wave motifs, framed by an inner flange set with 108 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.41 ct).
- Ref. 7043G-001 (White Gold): Blue-gray opaline dial with applied baton hour markers in white gold. Paired with a blue-gray calfskin strap featuring a denim texture.
- Ref. 7043R-001 (Rose Gold): Chestnut brown opaline dial with rose gold accents. Completed with a chestnut brown denim-style calfskin strap.
- Ref. 7043GR-001 (Two-Tone): White gold case paired with a rose gold crown and lugs. Features a silvery opaline dial and a grained beige calfskin strap.
High Jewelry: Spiral Pavé and Trapezium-Cut Gemstones
For the high-jewelry executions, Patek Philippe showcases elaborate gem-setting totaling 687 diamonds (~3.11 ct) across the bezel, flange, pin buckle, and a striking spiral pavé pattern in the center of the dial. The hours are marked by 12 baguette-trapezium cut colored gemstones.
- Ref. 7043/250G-001: White gold case with 12 trapezium-cut blue topazes (~0.20 ct), blued hands, and a peacock-blue shiny alligator leather strap.
- Ref. 7043/250R-001: Rose gold case set with 12 trapezium-cut green tsavorites (~0.22 ct), green hands, and a shiny green alligator strap.
- Ref. 7043/250GR-001: Two-tone case in white and rose gold, adorned with 12 trapezium-cut purple amethysts (~0.17 ct), purple hands, and a shiny purple alligator strap.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Case | Cushion-shaped in 18k white gold, rose gold, or two-tone combination. Hinged lugs. |
| Dimensions | 31 × 34.8 mm (Thickness: 6.9 mm). |
| Movement | Quartz Caliber Patek Philippe E15 (57 parts, 6 jewels, 1.8 mm thickness). |
| Functions | Hours and minutes. |
| Water Resistance | 30 meters. |
| Gem-setting | 108 diamonds (Opaline versions); 687 diamonds + 12 trapezium-cut gemstones (High Jewelry versions). |
