Patek Philippe Exhibit in Beverly Hills

Dr No · 2008-05-19T05:18:50Z

Dr No shares a photo essay from the Patek Philippe exhibit in Beverly Hills, featuring rare vintage and modern references, watchmakers, and collector insights.

Dr No shares his initial impressions from a Patek Philippe exhibit in Beverly Hills, describing it as a 'transcendent experience' and 'sensory overload.' His post highlights the rare opportunity to view numerous Patek Philippe timepieces, including vintage and modern references, and interact with a Patek Philippe watchmaker.

. . . was a transcendent experience. I've seen many Pateks, and have had the pleasure of viewing a fabulous private collection, but this was one of those rare moments where the term 'sensory overload' is fully deserved. David P and I spent the better part of two hours photographing the exhibit . . . since his photos are better than mine, I'm going to wait until his are available to post comments . . . until then, we're stuck with mine. Let's start with a few pics of Patek Philippe watchmaker Laurent Junod sharing his expertise with David . . .

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Exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to re-evaluate perceptions of specific models. Seeing watches like the 5196P and 6000G in person can dramatically change a collector's opinion, revealing unexpected beauty and perfect proportions.
The Patek Philippe 2554 in rose gold from 1955, featuring the 9''-90 caliber, stands out as a particularly admired vintage reference, often surpassing expectations when seen in person.
The exhibit showcased a wide range of Patek Philippe models, including the 5040, 5139, 5159, 5108, 5118, 4896, 4959, 4958/1, 4958, 4936, and 4937, alongside various pocket watches like the 972/1, 973, 980, and 983.
The exhibition also featured lesser-known references like the 894/2, 899/2, and 5180/1, which were new discoveries for some attendees, expanding their knowledge of Patek Philippe's diverse catalog.

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Dr No

May 19, 2008

. . . the 6000. This is the first time I've seen the new version with a charcoal grey dial . . . very nice.

Dr No

May 19, 2008

. . . the 5124 in both yellow and white gold . . . . . . just delicious.

Dr No

May 19, 2008

. . . Gondolos Serata and Gemma.

Dr No

May 19, 2008

. . . 5146, 5146/1, and 5147 . . .

Dr No

May 19, 2008

. . . 5040, 5139, and 5159.

amanico

May 19, 2008

You really seemed to enjoy, Art. Are you going with the ennemy, now, and lettnig GOs pc? LOL Best. nicolas

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