Patek Philippe Paris Cocktail Event Report

foversta · 2014-05-16T14:22:57Z

Recap of the Patek Philippe cocktail in Paris at Hotel de Monaco. Features the 5990, 5130, and a piano concert. Event report.

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foversta shares an exclusive report from the Patek Philippe cocktail event in Paris, held at the historic Hotel de Monaco. His post captures the elegant ambiance, the musical performance by Agnieszka Ufniarz, and highlights several Patek Philippe timepieces, offering readers a glimpse into a prestigious brand event.

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Yesterday, I had the chance to attend the cocktail organized by Patek Philippe at the Hotel de Monaco in Paris which is the location of the Poland Embassy.

Actually, the true star of this event was its venue itself which was built in the 18th century. It was a true feast for the eyes and a privilege for the guests to be able to visit the different rooms of the Hotel.

Patek proposed us a wonderful surprise: a piano concert by Agnieszka Ufniarz, a young piano player from Poland who gave the proof of her talent with 3 Chopin pieces including the famous Polonaise!

Entering the Hotel de Monaco:

Spectacular stairs:

The Mojito bar!

I attended the event with my 5130 on the wrist!

Agnieszka Ufniarz with Mr and Mrs Stern:

The Patek 5990 on the wrist:

A watchmaker from the Manufacture explained us the system of the second timezone setting:

Some watches from the Museum which were created with a Polish context:

If you forgot that this year is a very special year, there was a sweet reminder:

The piano of the event:

The superb room in where the different displays were set:

I would like to thank a lot the Patek team and the staff of the Embassy for the warm welcome and the perfect organization.

Fx

About the Patek Philippe Ref. 5130

The Patek Philippe Complications reference 5130, introduced in 2006, is a World Time watch that succeeded the popular reference 5110. This model maintained the distinctive World Time complication, allowing for simultaneous display of time in 24 different time zones. Its design evolved with a slightly larger case and updated dial aesthetics, distinguishing it from its predecessor while retaining the core functionality that defines Patek Philippe's travel timepieces. It was produced until 2017.

The watch features an 18k rose gold case measuring 39.5mm in diameter and 9.8mm in thickness, housing the self-winding Caliber 240 HU movement. This ultra-thin movement, visible through a sapphire crystal case back, provides a power reserve of 48 hours. The dial is silver or opaline with a guilloché center, protected by a sapphire crystal. Water resistance is rated at 30 meters.

Reference 5130 appeals to collectors seeking a sophisticated travel complication from Patek Philippe. Its larger case size compared to the 5110 offered a more contemporary presence on the wrist, while its classic World Time mechanism remained a hallmark of the brand's technical prowess. The model was available in various precious metals, with the rose gold variant offering a warm aesthetic.

Specifications

Caliber: Cal.240 HU

Case: 18k rose gold

Diameter: 39.5mm

Dial: Silver / opaline guilloché

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The event's venue, the 18th-century Hotel de Monaco, home to the Polish Embassy, was a significant highlight, offering a unique and historically rich setting for the Patek Philippe gathering.
The presence of Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, both of Polish descent, establishes a historical link between Patek Philippe and Poland, making the Polish Embassy a fitting location.
The Patek Philippe 5990 Aquanaut Travel Time and Nautilus Travel Time complications were particularly noted for being underestimated, with a watchmaker present to explain their intricate systems.
The author managed to attend both the Patek Philippe and a Rolex event on the same evening, demonstrating efficient time management for collectors.
The 5960 with a white dial was described as 'flashy,' and the piano concert featuring Chopin's Polonaise in the historic venue created a 'magical moment.'

The Discussion

small-luxury-world

May 16, 2014

Life in Paris is just soooo hard ...

and I am happy for you :-) "The Patek 5990 on the wrist" Did you change your mind? What do you think about the dial, now? Thanks, FX! Oliver

foversta

May 16, 2014

It is a watch I appreciate at the end...

but let me write something more detailed about it. I will come back to it! Fx

patrick_y

May 16, 2014

What a nice event!

Happy Anniversary to Patek Philippe. Certainly an interesting location to host an event. Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek were both of Polish descent. So there is certainly a history linking Patek Philippe to Poland.

foversta

May 17, 2014

Thanks Patrick. And yes, it was a great celebration of Poland! [nt]

Mark in Paris

May 16, 2014

That was a fantastic evening,

and I was glad I met you there. Thanks for the very nice pictures which show quite nicely what was the ambiance then. The new collection is really interesting this year and I think especially that we ("I", at least) underestimated the complication of the Aquanaut and Nautilus travel time (I'll write a little something about it as the chief watchmaker was here to explain this to us). Cheers, Mark

Conkers

May 16, 2014

Thanks!

Thanks for the report. I am liking the 5990 more and more having never been a Nautilus fan! What was Mr Stern wearing please? I can't quite make it out.