Innovation
Miranda's insightful post delves into the foundational reasons behind Patek Philippe's enduring prestige, moving beyond the brand's popular Nautilus and Aquanaut models. This article explores the horological innovations and historical contributions that truly cemented Patek Philippe's esteemed position in haute horlogerie, inviting readers to appreciate the depth of its legacy. Miranda challenges us to look past modern trends and understand the brand's core values.
I think setting the time by pulling out the crown was probably Patek's most important contribution to watchmaking. That was a huge deal. Also possibly the first to do multi-position crowns.
There isn't really anything in the current catalog that captures the classic PP perpetual look imo
5004 at the bottom ! What metal is it ?
Thierry should take some notes
The combined pendant winding and setting mechanism can be found already in a 1838 watch by Hector Audemars. That is 4 years before the invention by Adrien Philippe (when he was working independently in Paris, some years before joining with Patek in Switzerland). So even that is not to the credit of PP.
The Hector Audemars system was push-set with a rocker, right?
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