Looks like PP‘s 2023 rare handcrafts collection will feature a couple of automotive-inspired pieces. The one pictured is stunning (looks like cloisonné enamel and miniature painting). The whole collection will be presented at PP’s Geneva Salons from 1 thr...
I like cars. I like watches. I like enamel dials too. I'm not sure I like the hands on this watch, but the strap is clever. The hands overdo it for me though.
As I commented in response to an earlier thread, instances of a hobnail bezel on Calatrava references go as far back as year 1934 (!), with Ref. 96 D. This was nearly ninety years ago, or only two after a certain visionary Genevan family, now at its fourt...
Created in 1977, Caliber 240 is arguably one of the most iconic horological movements ever produced. Along with its variations, it is currently housed in as many as 25 Patek references. It's been the soul of most Rare Handcraft models we have seen in mode...
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For instance, the complete reference of the "teaser" model is 5189G-001, where "001" uniquely identifies that enamel dial (G of course stands for the metal of the case, grey gold). Any other Rare Handcraft dial of this exact same model will be listed as 5...
What I was curious about was if there is only ref. 5189 produced this year for the calatrava style watches (excluding ladies watches) or if PP produces more than one ref for the rarehandcrafts (I know that they make an ellipse of course as well) but only ...
In all honesty, I'm not even aware of the recipient(s) of the 5089G-101 (which I couldn't disclose anyway)....but should such an incredible mini-GTG ever happen, I'll be sure to post a picture here! Cheers.
I already spoke with Patek and, as usual, I will have the honor of making the official announcement of the AMAZING 2023 Collection very soon -- that will also coincide with my 3rd anniversary of being the Moderator for this forum, so I guess we'll make it...
Below is for you the first official release of the season -- more to come of course next week with the live announcement of the new models! For further info on the Exhibit, please see Patek's official site at: Cheers! FabR (Patek moderator) ...
As a general note for Everyone, since I'm receiving several questions about the application process, my best advice is definitely to show interest *as soon as* we make the announcement next week, which will happen at the start of W&W. If you and/or yo...