Patek Philippe

Around 1847 , Jean-Adrien Philippe , co-founder of Patek Philippe, developed a movement with central independent dead seconds based on a Victorin Piguet & Cie ebauche . The center independent dead seconds hand can be activated on demand via a pusher locat

With the passing of Philippe Stern, the world of horology has lost one of its greatest visionaries and guardians. More than the leader of Patek Philippe, he was the custodian of a philosophy that placed craftsmanship, tradition and uncompromising excellen

Still in the honeymoon period. Admiring it under a street lamp

The Patek Philippe Nautilus has become an icon . Among its “ complicated ” variants , the ref. 5712 , introduced in 2006 , with its asymmetrical dial , is undoubtedly one of the most iconic . So let's have a look at the different versions of this referenc

Patek Philippe ref. 3971J , first Series with two tone dial (and transparent snapback). From the collection of Andrea Parmegiani . Very nice , isn't it? Best, Emmanuel credit: Andrea Parmegiani aka @_1_5_1_8_

As a complement to Amanico's great in-depth review of this model and to his presentation of the entire family , here's a quick overview which includes the 2015 Saatchi London limited re-edition models and two unique pieces. Best to all of you. Photos cred

This tonneau case with its welded lugs is an endless source of pleasure for me. Wishing everyone a great weekend! Best, Emmanuel Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo ref. 5098P-001

The Patek Philippe light-wound clocks– ‘ Pendulettes à remontage automatique par la lumière ’ in French–are fascinating . They use a 17 lines (=38.35 mm) pocket watch mechanical movement (based on a ‘Gondolo’ ébauche), whose mainspring is wound by a micro