Patek Philippe: Humble Watch Collection

watch.eom · 2021-03-09T07:13:47Z

Explore watch.eom's 'humble' Patek Philippe collection and his journey through Audemars Piguet, IWC, and Rolex, revealing a preference for sport chic timepieces.

WatchProSite is thrilled to feature watch.eom's debut post, showcasing a 'humble collection' that immediately captivated the community. This article delves into the thoughtful curation behind watch.eom's choices, exploring the journey that led to a refined selection of iconic timepieces. His initial foray into sharing his passion offers a valuable perspective on evolving collector preferences and the pursuit of horological excellence.

Dear Patek community,

I have been silently following this great forum for several years now but have never made it to post any of my watches. I have to admit I am not the best photographer either. However, today I decided to present to you my humble collection of a few fine watches.

Looking very much forward to being here and to post some of my watches now and then.

Warm regards from Switzerland,

watch.eom

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The collection is characterized by its 'sport chic' aesthetic, suggesting a lifestyle that balances casual elegance with business professionalism.
watch.eom's collecting journey began with an Audemars Piguet Offshore, which was deemed too large, leading to a preference for smaller watches suitable for tight shirt cuffs. This shift influenced subsequent acquisitions like a vintage AP Quantieme Perpetual and an IWC F.A. Jones Portuguese.
The Patek Philippe 5167, while beautiful, felt too light on the wrist, prompting a move to the Rolex Daytona Ceramic as a robust everyday watch. However, the 'PP virus' persisted, leading to continued interest in Nautilus and Aquanaut references.
The community praised the collection as 'nicely curated sports and sport luxury,' highlighting the intentionality behind each acquisition.
The author expressed deep appreciation for the warm reception from the international community, emphasizing the forum's role as a 'wholesome and inspiring place to retreat' from daily stress.

The Discussion

Tycoon

Mar 9, 2021

Great collection 😳

Welcome and thank you for posting👍

penang1974

Mar 9, 2021

Each of these is a knockout

Thanks for sharing

Bill

Mar 9, 2021

Welcome to the forum. It is never too late to start posting.

There is nothing humble about your collection as it very well thought out. Sport chic all around. It seems that fits your lifestyle Jeans with a nice blazer on the weekend and and business all week. Just guessing. Thank you taking this first step and we would love to hear about your journey. Did you start like many of with our first serious watch being a Rolex or did you take another path. Thank you for sharing.

watch.eom

Mar 9, 2021

My watch history

Bill, thanks for asking. I actually started with an AP Offshore in steel on leather strap which was way too big and flashy for my small wrist. I then added a delicate vintage AP Quantieme Perpetual in platinum on a leather strap as well as a limited edition IWC F.A. Jones Portuguese in rose gold. Wearing shirts with tight cuffs everyday I started preferring smaller watches and went for a PP 5167 which unfortunately felt a little too small and light (almost not present) on my wrist, which is why

GLau

Mar 9, 2021

Hi 👋 watch.eom, A warm welcome to our Patek forum ! Your “humble” collection contains some...

iconic pieces ! IMO you have humbly presented your iconic collection 😉. Please continue to share !

Lankysudanese

Mar 9, 2021

Welcome.

That is a nicely curated sports and sport luxury collection. How did the collection start? Did you ever delve into dress watches? “independents”?

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