Patek Philippe Gondolo Ladies First Ref. 7043
Patek Philippe has expanded its feminine watch offerings with the new Gondolo Ladies First Ref. 7043, available in white gold, rose gold, or two-tone, with or without extensive diamond and gemstone embellishments. This collection marks a departure from previous "Ladies First" models by utilizing a quartz movement for an "easy-to-wear" design, drawing inspiration from the Art Deco era and the brand's historical Gondolo retailer.
- Available in white gold, rose gold, or two-tone white and rose gold
- Water resistant to 30 m
- Powered by Cal. E15 quartz movement
- Approximately 3-year battery life
- Not a limited edition
- Price upon request
The Gondolo case features ergonomic articulating lugs and a cushion-shaped silhouette, inspired by early wristwatches and the Art Deco period.
The collection is positioned as an easy-to-wear, design-led watch for a discerning clientele, contrasting with previous complicated "Ladies First" models.
Standard models feature 108 melee diamonds framing the dials, while jewelry variants include additional diamonds and trapeze-shaped hour markers (tsavorite, amethyst, or topaz).
The Cal. E15 quartz movement, though simple, is noted for its tidy Geneva stripes decoration, despite lacking the Patek Philippe Seal.
The Ref. 7043 is powered by Patek Philippe's E15 quartz movement, a 15 x 13mm caliber measuring just 1.8mm thick, providing time-only functionality.
The Joaillerie versions are heavily gem-set, with 687 brilliant-cut diamonds across the dial, case, and lugs, and twelve trapeze-cut gemstones for hour markers.
The new Gondolo Ladies First collection revisits the 2009 Ladies First Chronograph, but takes a different approach with a quartz movement for everyday wearability.
The watches were presented at the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan, showcased on models to emphasize their wearability and connection to modern style.