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_
This is the cover of an Audemars Piguet brochure from 1971 . The AP monogram is composed of two watchmaking tools : a proportion compass (left) and a hacksaw (right) – a little saw used to openwork movement components. Below the monogram, the French text reads: “ Audemars Piguet , the most prestigio
Grande Lange 1 Limited Edition for Dubail Paris Ref. 117.040. I got to view this one and try it on before the auction. Really beautiful dial. Hammered at $220,000 and all in with premiums and fees $279,400. Pretty strong price. Quite a gew of the Langes did very well...better than I and some other L
-so I have been in the watch hobby well over a decade and have had a variety of what I consider mid-tier watches. Nothing from the trinity but, an Omega, a Breitling, a GP, several Tudors, 3 Zeniths including a couple El Primeros as well as a sampling of other Swiss and German marques. I acquired my