With the new Gondolo Serata Zebra, Patek Philippe transforms its classic watch into a daring play of pattern, gemstones and design.
Patek Philippe adds a new chapter to its Gondolo Serata line with a version that feels both daring and impeccably refined. The latest interpretation, known as the Gondolo Serata Zebra Ref. 4962/200R-010, brings a contemporary twist to one of the brand’s most graceful evening watches.
Launched in 2006, the Gondolo Serata made an impression with its soft, Art Deco-inspired contours and fluid geometry. It was designed as a dress watch that could easily move from day to night, balancing both elegance and versatility. The original white gold models, set with diamonds and framed by guilloché mother-ofpearl dials (References 4972G-001 and 4972/1G-001), remained in the collection until 2021. The design resurfaced in 2023 in rose gold, with its slightly larger case set in spessartite gemstones, paired with a brown lacquered floral dial (Reference 4962/200R-001).
Now, the Zebra version carries that evolution forward, introducing a striking sapphire crystal dial that reimagines the pattern seen on the Golden Ellipse (Reference 5738/50G-023), one of the standouts from the brand’s 2022 Rare Handcrafts collection.
Rather than using traditional enamel, the manufacturer has developed a new method to achieve depth and visual contrast.
The zebra motif is engraved and black varnished on both sides of the sapphire crystal, then finished with black metallisation and white varnish on the underside. The result is a fascinating play of light and shadow, giving the dial an almost sculptural quality.
The rose gold case, measuring 28.6mm by 40.85mm, is adorned with 94 brilliant-cut spessartite stones totalling 2.02 carats. The gemstones are arranged in a double gradient that transitions from deep brown tones at 12 and six o’clock to lighter orange shades at nine and three o’clock. This shift in colour draws attention to the case’s subtly waisted shape and curved profile, while a second row of gemstones on the case’s lower edge highlights its asymmetry, a small detail that makes a big visual impact.
Two applied Breguet numerals mark the 12 and six o’clock positions, with rose gold leaf-shaped hands gliding across the patterned dial. The watch is completed with a white calfskin strap with a satin finish, secured by a rose gold pin buckle engraved with the Patek Philippe logo. Inside sits the Patek Philippe quartz calibre E15. Though compact, it’s treated with the same level of care and finishing as the brand’s mechanical movements, a testament to the brand’s craftsmanship and consistency across every piece it produces.
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