Baron - Mr Red

I have a passion for vintage Calatrava. I didn’t start out aiming to build up a collection of such pieces, but it did evolve into a collection. Over the course of this year, I have reviewed several in

There are many types of people who collect high end watches. Recently, there has been a series of heated discussions about those who buy something predominantly because of the need to show the world t

There are not many references within Patek Philippe history that came in just stainless steel. Of course, there are several where steel was an option but very few where steel was the only option. One

When it comes to buying a Patek Philippe, I rely almost entirely on my own judgment and feeling about a watch. After all, it is something that needs to satisfy my taste and preferences. Every now and

What is the Calatrava Cross and why is it the Patek Philippe emblem? If the truth is told, nobody can be entirely certain how it happened. According to Patek Philippe literature, the Calatrava Cross w

The Calatrava is one of the longest-running styles of reference within Patek Philippe. Starting with the Reference 96 in 1932, References 565 and 570 started in 1938. Production of the 570 continued t

When we look at new models released by Patek Philippe, more often than not the inspiration for the new model comes from a prior reference. From my perspective, to really understand a modern watch one

This one has been in my collection for coming up to four years. Steel. Central seconds. Manual wind. It is a quintessential Calatrava. One of the bigger US vintage dealers did some research into the 3

It arrived just over three weeks ago. Sometimes, when one takes delivery of a new watch, one gets a feeling immediately when one puts the watch on the wrist. That feeling can vary a lot. Sometimes it

Why did I buy a Patek Philippe 5650G? If truth be told, I am not a big fan of either the Nautilus or Aquanaut range. I see neither as sports watches. I see them as sporty, but not a sports watch (cred

We have debated at some length whether it is right or wrong for the sealed plastic and carriage packaging to be officially removed by an Authorised Dealer before a client takes delivery of a watch. Th

Deciding what watch to take on travels can be tricky. Much depends on what type of travel. If I am going swimming or up in the Alps, I will tend towards a watch that is more robust and definitely wate

A watch manufacturer gains reputation through a variety of different avenues. For Patek Philippe, one could argue that over its long history, it has maintained a dedication to quality and craftsmanshi

The choice would be a clear one for me....the original Polaris 65 would be my choice. The rose gold Geophysic would get the silver medal, but it would be behind the Polaris 65. Vintage dive watches ha

What do the following things have in common? Omega Speedmaster. Porsche 911. Rolex Submariner. Audemars Royal Oak. Patek Philippe Nautilus. Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso. There are, to my mind, some define

I have owned the 5370P now for 4-5 months and have had several opportunities to wear it and see how it felt as a part of my collection. I think one can often look at watches for sale and imagine how i

The most recent edition of the Patek Philippe magazine (Volume IV, Number 3) provided a fascinating article about the Reference 5970. The article described the 5970 as a watch with “cult status” repre

Based on the novel entitled “John MacNab” by John Buchan in 1925, the “MacNab” has become something of a legend amongst hunters. Explained briefly, it involves the bagging of a stag, a salmon and a br

To continue my theme on vintage Calatravas........... I never hunted this watch. It was put in front of me in Paris and I was just struck by its beauty. For a watch that was almost 50 years old, it ha

So.....my watch has been on my wrist now for a few weeks. I have now sent it off to service. First time back in 10 years since being made. But after a few weeks, I can offer at least some first impres