{"product_id":"patek-philippe-gondolo-ladies-2504j-diamond-set-brown-dial-1","title":"Patek Philippe Gondolo Ladies 2504J Diamond-Set Brown Dial","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.646%; height: 43.1771px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3955%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.8225%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6674%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.2629%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3955%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage (8\/10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.8225%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6674%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.2629%; height: 23.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Gondolo name has long represented Patek Philippe’s exploration of shaped watches, where proportion and geometry take precedence over the conventional round case. The Ladies Ref. 2504J reflects that tradition in an especially elegant form, combining a compact rectangular 18K yellow gold case with diamond-set sides and a rich brown dial. Rather than treating the diamonds as the defining feature, the design uses them as accents within a watch whose character is fundamentally shaped by its architecture, colour and restrained mid-century sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Reference Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ref. 2504J is particularly compelling for the relationship between its dial and case. The metallic brown, or chocolate-toned, matte surface provides an unusually rich backdrop for four brilliant-cut diamond hour markers positioned at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. An applied gold inner rectangular frame reinforces the geometry of the case, while faceted gold Dauphine hands keep the time display precise and uncluttered. Brilliant-cut diamonds along the case sides introduce light without overwhelming the underlying form. Inside, the manual-winding Calibre 16-250 gives the watch a traditional mechanical foundation appropriate to its period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 23.1 mm by 30.7 mm, the Ref. 2504J wears with the compact proportions expected of a traditional ladies’ shaped watch. Its rectangular profile gives it more visual presence than the width alone suggests, while yellow gold and the chocolate-toned dial create a particularly warm combination. The diamonds reveal themselves more subtly along the sides of the case, allowing the watch to remain restrained when viewed directly from above. A red leather strap introduces a stronger note of colour, complemented by an 18K yellow gold pin buckle. The overall effect sits comfortably between fine watch and jewellery piece without becoming defined entirely by either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is configured with a 23.1 mm by 30.7 mm 18K yellow gold case with brilliant-cut diamond-set sides, metallic brown\/chocolate matte dial, red leather strap and 18K yellow gold pin buckle. The dial features four brilliant-cut diamond hour markers at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, an applied gold inner rectangular frame and faceted gold Dauphine hands. It is powered by the manual-winding Calibre 16-250, with an approximately 38-hour power reserve. No specific information regarding cosmetic condition, polishing history, originality of the diamond setting, box and papers, provenance or previous servicing has been provided, and these details therefore remain unconfirmed rather than assumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Belongs in a Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ref. 2504J suits a collector drawn to the quieter and more design-led side of Patek Philippe. Its appeal is not based on mechanical complication, but on the interplay of a shaped precious-metal case, unusual brown dial and carefully judged diamond accents. The hand-wound movement adds the tactile pleasure of traditional watchmaking, while the compact proportions preserve the elegance of its era. Within a broader collection, it offers a different expression of Patek Philippe—one centred on form, colour and jewellery craftsmanship rather than complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Patek Philippe Gondolo Ladies Ref. 2504J is a watch whose details work particularly well together. The warm yellow gold case, chocolate-toned dial, restrained diamond setting and geometric gold accents create an unusually cohesive composition, while the manual-winding Calibre 16-250 provides the mechanical substance beneath it. It is a small, elegant Gondolo with considerable character, rewarding attention through proportion and detail rather than scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23.1 mm x 30.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18K Yellow Gold with Brilliant-Cut Diamond-Set Case Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metallic Brown\/Chocolate Matte Dial with Four Brilliant-Cut Diamond Hour Markers at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’Clock, Applied Gold Inner Rectangular Frame, and Faceted Gold Dauphine Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Leather Strap with 18K Yellow Gold Pin Buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual-Winding (Calibre 16-250)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipments are delivered under Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) terms, with duties and taxes payable by the recipient.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"TimeTells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67565854392620,"sku":null,"price":23888.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0919\/4982\/6348\/files\/2504J-1.jpg?v=1790758436","url":"https:\/\/www.timetells.shop\/products\/patek-philippe-gondolo-ladies-2504j-diamond-set-brown-dial-1","provider":"TimeTells","version":"1.0","type":"link"}