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Insight, Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe 2019 – The “Profiles” case

Hello everyone, Even after we spent quite some time with watches, I noticed we often miss out on cases’ details. Especially considering what they precisely offer for someone who loves…

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June 25, 2021
Complications, Patek Philippe, Watch Review

The unusual and gorgeous Patek Philippe 5170P Chronograph

Hi everyone, Patek Philippe and manual-wind chronographs is a deep and long story where the brand has established the reference in terms of traditional elaborate pieces, especially since the 1920’s-1930’s…

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July 7, 2019
Grandes Complications, Insight, Patek Philippe

Intro to the origins of Patek Philippe’s wonderful Minute-Repeater aura

Hello everyone, I thought I should have a look at why Patek Philippe’s reputation in Minute-Repeater history is at such high level today. I’ve been taking my time, like most…

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April 16, 2021
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    Grandes Complications,  Patek Philippe,  Watch Review

    The Patek Philippe 5320G Perpetual Calendar – DNA revisited with a Salmon dial

    May 30, 2022 /

    Hello everyone, In 2017, we’ve been granted with the launch of the first 5320G Perpetual Calendar reference, cream-colored lacquer dial. This new 3448-style dial layout was presented one year after the traditional 240-caliber-based 5327 references (the natural successors to the 5140) were unveiled. It is a clear new offer next to the already available PC-only collection (5159/5160, 5140/5327 and 2021’s “in-line” 5236). As a reminder, the 5496 family was discontinued in 2020. The brand is therefore presenting today 4 main QP mechanical profiles in parallel. However, two months ago, we have discovered a very seductive new version of the Patek Philippe 5320G Perpetual Calendar with a Salmon dial! It is…

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    The long awaited Nautilus – The Patek Philippe 5740G Perpetual Calendar

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    The Patek Philippe 5270P Chronograph Perpetual Calendar in Green – From the king dial maker

    May 8, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, A little over a month ago, the brand has offered a stunning piece to keep uniting traditional watchmaking and an ongoing evolving world: the Patek Philippe 5270P Chronograph Perpetual Calendar with a ravishing new green dial. In 2018, the brand had launched a rare Platinum version of this legendary complications assembly with a Salmon dial, thus a little more traditional. As usual with the brand, the rarer platinum versions hold a very special place in the catalogue. But in this case today, we surely go even further with this version which stands proudly as a symbol of a new offer. Don’t be misled by the unusual colour; it…

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    The “contemporary” Patek Philippe 5140P Perpetual Calendar with grey dial

    June 9, 2019
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    May 24, 2021
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    Intro to the origins of Patek Philippe’s wonderful Minute-Repeater aura

    April 16, 2021
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    Grandes Complications,  News,  Patek Philippe

    The Patek Philippe 5470P 1/10th of a Second Monopusher Chronograph – Doing it right

    April 6, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, Patek Philippe has just unveiled a brand new chronograph: the Patek Philippe 5470P 1/10th of a Second Monopusher Chronograph. (The previous references unveiled during the 2022 Watches & Wonders week can be found here: Watches and Wonders – The Patek Philippe 2022 novelties) It is not a Split-second Chronograph but a Chronograph with a 1/10th of a second additional complication based on a higher beating rate (5Hz i.e. 36 000 vph). This requires a better accuracy from the caliber (otherwise counting 1/10th becomes useless) and a very well managed energy consumption. You will see this isn’t a mere achievement when done the best as it can. It is…

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    The Patek Philippe 5270P Chronograph Perpetual Calendar in Green – From the king dial maker

    May 8, 2022
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    May 30, 2022
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    News,  Patek Philippe

    Watches & Wonders – The Patek Philippe 2022 novelties

    March 30, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, So here it is, the long awaited 2022 novelties presentation which now is held at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. Let’s have a quick look at all the wristwatches unveiled this week with a little emphasize on what characterizes them or what should be noticed, as a buyer or just as a watch amateur. However, as usual, the true appreciation of the watch can only be valued from the “live” experience. The colors, the details’ size, hence visibility etc… can be so tricky to assess from pictures (whether they are official or live ones). Yet, it is still worth making a little owner’s tour, especially to determine what…

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    The Patek Philippe 5470P 1/10th of a Second Monopusher Chronograph – Doing it right

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    The Patek Philippe 5230R World Time – Cherishing the art of Universal Timers

    February 24, 2022 /

    Hello everyone, A few years ago, the Patek Philippe 5230 World Time was launched in two versions, rose and white gold, with updated time zones, together with the 5930G World Time Chronograph. It was a very exciting event considering this complication is a famous icon not only in the brand’s history but also within the watchmaking world. It is a must-have in a collection, not only for real travellers but also for those whose imagination brings them in a journey through the places marked on the dial. With the Perpetual Calendar and Minute-repeaters, it is their third “signature” complication. Indeed, when involved in a World Timers discussion, Patek Philippe automatically…

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    The unusual and gorgeous Patek Philippe 5170P Chronograph

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    The Patek Philippe 5930G World Time Chronograph – A stunning 1950’s proportions reminiscence

    November 19, 2021
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    The Patek Philippe 5327G Perpetual Calendar – A traditional QP desire

    February 3, 2022 /

    Hello everyone, The Patek Philippe 5327 Perpetual Calendar is the latest interpretation of the classical and more traditional QP-only family. Not only it is the recent generation but it conveys Patek Philippe’s dedication and history regarding this grande complication they endeavoured since 1925 for wristwatches and even earlier for pocket watches. It is available in rose, yellow or white gold and it is this latter version I wish to talk about here. The previous generation reference 5140 had been in the catalogue for 10 years and is one of the very fine examples of what Patek classics means: a thin and smooth case, an elegant dial in spite of the…

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    The Patek Philippe 5227R Calatrava – Almost 10 years of this marvel

    January 5, 2022 /

    Hi everyone, I still remember the day I was presented the Patek Philippe 5227R Calatrava. I was at a Patek Salon to have a look at more complicated models when the salesperson kindly brought this 2013 novelty. The model was replacing the 5127 generation. It wasn’t the kind of model I focus on, not complicated enough, hence I didn’t spend much time looking at the first pictures available on the net when it was released. In fact, though I aesthetically like some Calatravas, I’m more interested by complicated watches as mechanism is an important reason why I like watchmaking. Hence, my first thought was that I wasn’t very tempted by…

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    The Patek Philippe 4978-400G Ladies Calatrava – Welcome in Wonderland

    December 4, 2021
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    The Patek Philippe 4978-400G Ladies Calatrava – Welcome in Wonderland

    December 4, 2021 /

    Hi everyone, This is party time. This time I would like to approach a very different kind of watches from the ones I usually enjoy. Even though I tend to discuss about what I could wear myself, I tried on, really “for the fun”, this special Calatrava during a press event and, well… I found that it looked surprisingly appealing! The size balance, the overall colors combination but more importantly the way all these diamonds are assembled and placed in a way it offers a terrific show in the end. I learned diamond settings are nice to look at. Hence, for ladies (or for men feeling like it), though this…

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    The Patek Philippe 5930G World Time Chronograph – A stunning 1950’s proportions reminiscence

    November 19, 2021 /

    Hi everyone, Back in 2016, the new model Patek Philippe 5930G World Time Chronograph was launched together with the World Time only 5230 (the 5130’s successor). It was taking after the older and unique-made 1415-1 piece ordered in 1940 for the Doctor P. Schmidt (picture below – not the doctor, the watch). It was the first and only Patek with the World Time and Chronograph complications assembled together. The watch is now visible at the Patek Philippe Museum and remains quite famous from many catalogue covers and Patek Philippe’s documentations. Surprisingly, this one-shot wasn’t followed by a dedicated line-up. Indeed, the 1940-1970’s era was a time when complicated watches weren’t…

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    The Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R – A refinement singularity

    October 31, 2021 /

    Hi everyone, Well, it isn’t excessive to say that the Golden Ellipse family from Patek Philippe’s catalogue looks like no other. In that sense, many collectors feel it has a flavor no other has and, once we have seen one in the metal, it delivers quite unique an experience. In 2018, the brand has proudly taken the opportunity to shine a light on this peculiar bird in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Golden Ellipse (1968-2018). Indeed, they launched the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R together with a special 100pcs-limited model, the 5738/50P-01 (Rare Handcrafts). It was a perfect opportunity to reshape the offer considering our present times,…

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