According to Yannick Michot, Head of Patek Philippe Germany...

Oct 05, 2019,00:12 AM
 

...they only put things in regular production if they‘re convinced it works and does not fail.

Not very helpful but that’s what he stated.

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Advanced Research components

 
By: w220 : October 4th, 2019-15:19
Since 2005, Patek's Advanced Research Program has been experimenting with components made of silinvar, and has over the years produced a handful limited edition watches containing various such components. The components are the Spiromax balance spring, th...  

According to Yannick Michot, Head of Patek Philippe Germany...

 
By: Pour le Mérite : October 5th, 2019-00:12
...they only put things in regular production if they‘re convinced it works and does not fail. Not very helpful but that’s what he stated.

Thank you & that makes sense

 
By: w220 : October 5th, 2019-06:23
So in other words, there have possibly been some sort issues with the other components and they are still working to solve those. I find these Advanced Research pieces very interesting and wish they would put out a few more and make them more easily acces...