Manufacture
Miranda's initial photos from the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition in London offer a tantalizing first look at the event's special editions and historical displays. Her report captures the excitement and pride surrounding this significant exhibition, which brought together rare museum pieces and celebrated Patek Philippe's heritage in the UK.
Dear Patekaholics,
The first thing I have to say is....if you can....you must go to the Grand exhibition, it was unbelievable, pieces from the museum you would have to go to the museum to see, rare art crafts, watchmakers, the Grand Chime...where do I begin???
The morning started with an address from Msr Thierry Stern, welcoming everyone and followed by an address from Mr Mark Hearn, CEO of Patek in the UK. Mark Hearn was clearly extremely proud of the event being held in London and of all the hard work that his staff had put into getting the show off the ground. As a Londoner, I wont feel ashamed in admitting it was a particularly proud moment. I have often felt that the Swiss have neglected us in London, but Patek have blown my socks off as we say here.
Bravo Patek, bravo Rhone Products and most of all bravo to London 
One room Mark Hearn singled, for its unique Britishness was the Royal room, and it is an absolute must-see.
Now on to some vintage.......some of the most important wristwatches ever made, and my favourite watch ever, the Doctors watch
The first wristwatch perpetual calendar.
Then there was the modern collection, a visual extravaganza of art and watchmaking prowess.
Now the wait is over...the special editions for the Grand Exhibition:
We start with the cloisonné enamels, 10 pieces of each version.
Then the pocket watch and dome clock.
Now for the special edition Officer watch collection:
WG, 80 pcs mens auto
WG 80 pcs mens perpetual
WG 10 pcs mens minute repeater
RG 3 pcs ladies minute repeater
80 pcs ladies officers watch
The Grand Exhibition is simply phenomenal, and if you can visit, its a must.
Best,
Imran
especially the one with the "London Eye" in the background is amazing !! Cheers, Gordon
the Beijing Maison 5153 reference. The London version is also 5153, correct ? Thanks, Gordon
your watch seems to have painted numerals. Right? And the new one applied Breguet numerals. So they are not the same. Best, Kari
At first when I saw the photo, I also thought that they might be different but could not be sure because of the lighting on the photo.. Another PuristS also pointed out the same. So I hope that we are correct about this difference because personally I prefer the looks of the painted numerals. BTW, what is the manufacturing process for "painted" numerals ? Thanks, Gordon
The numbers can be either stampped or hand painted. Best, Kari
... Wow!! Thought they were machine painted. What is pleasant surprise ! Cheers, Gordon
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