Vintage Watchmaker Watches: Collector's Guide

quattro · 2025-05-01T12:58:01Z

Explore the vintage watches of master watchmaker Xhevdet Rexhepi: an Omega Constellation Ref. 155.0022 and a Patek Philippe Ref. 3545/1. Discover his unexpected choices.

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Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, delves into the intriguing watch choices of independent watchmaker Xhevdet Rexhepi. This article explores Rexhepi's personal timepieces, offering a unique glimpse into the horological preferences of a master craftsman. Emmanuel's detailed analysis provides a valuable reference for collectors interested in the watches worn by industry luminaries.

Yesterday, while preparing my thread on Xhevdet Rexhepi's Minute Inerte, I noticed he was wearing two vintage watches and tried to figure out which ones.

And I must say, I find his choices as interesting as they are unexpected.

Best, Emmanuel

A/ OMEGA CONSTELLATION Ref. 155.0022

I could be wrong, of course, but in the picture below, I have the feeling that the wristwatch, worn on his right wrist, could be an Omega Constellation Ref. 155.0022 (powered by cal. 711) like the following one (you can also notice that Xhevdet Rexhepi wears his Patek Philippe school pocket watch as a pendant):

credit: hodinkee (1) & @one_arloji

Or maybe a model with needle hands like the following example (which has a bronze dial instead of a black one):

credit: @bryce_a_smith13 on watch charts

Or maybe even a Quartz model, ref. 395.0801:

credit: vintagemasters

B/ PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 3545/1 in yellow gold

In the MentaWatches video (cf. the end of this thread) from which the photos below are taken, it appears clearly that the watch Xhevdet Rexhepi is wearing is a yellow gold sigma dial Patek Philippe Ref. 3545/1 powered by cal. 23-300.

credit: watch collectors (1-2), the keystone (3-4) & estatesconsignments (movement)

Here's the MentaWatches video: the passage where the Patek Philippe watch is mentioned is between 10:00 and 10:30:

Key Points from the Discussion

A fellow collector observed Xhevdet Rexhepi wearing a quartz Omega Constellation recently, which aligns with one of the possibilities quattro identified.
One perspective suggests that a watchmaker's personal timepiece should simply tell the time, rather than serving as a constant reminder of the complex and often challenging development process.
There appears to be a known personal conflict between Xhevdet Rexhepi and his brother, which might influence certain aspects of his public persona or choices.
The original author acknowledges the possibility of personal conflicts between the brothers, inviting further information from the community if available.

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mjmccracken

May 1, 2025

Mark Kauzlarich said “… he was wearing a quartz Omega Constellation when I saw him a few weeks ago.”

Credor

May 1, 2025

I understand if his own watch is too expensive for him

cazalea

May 1, 2025

A glance at the wrist should reveal the time, rather than evoke memories of the development hiccups, aggravation with suppliers, slips of the rose engine, failed running time tests, etc. That’s my opinion

quattro

May 1, 2025

is "hidden". Thank you! Best, Emmanuel

quattro

May 1, 2025

as I've included his school pocket watch in my thread from yesterday. Best, Emmanuel

Cozmopak

May 1, 2025

There is obviously a lot of bad blood between them

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