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Mark in Paris
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2016 Patek Philippe Articles recap... and 2017 ahead

Dear Purists,

2016 has ended and, like I did last year, I thought it could be useful (and, why not, interesting) to make a list of some of the threads that were posted in this section this year whether you missed them or maybe would like to have a look at them again.

This year has celebrated the 20^th anniversary of the Annual Calendar complication (through the new 5396R and G versions unveiled at Basel), the 40^th Anniversary of the Nautilus line-up, the presentation of the 5230, 5930 or 7122 (for ladies) new references etc… in a very interesting, surprising and nice way.

Now, 2017 will see the anniversaries of the Aquanaut line-up and of the Patented 240 caliber (thin, micro-rotor automatic movement). As you know, Patek Philippe doesn’t want to push forward one reference over the others, they are all put on the same level, all part of Patek Philippe’s history, thus there won’t be, in my opinion, anything significant in terms of anniversary celebration but nevertheless they are dates to remember and… who knows.

Last but not least, it will soon be Baselworld time (March 23-30, 2017) of course! As usual, we never know what’s in the brand’s bags and it is always exciting to discover what they will unveil. Of course, we'll discuss about it as usual a few weeks before the presentation.

Like every year, I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing your new watch projects, experience with the ones you discovered (year’s novelties or references handled for the first time) and the other topics you wish to bring that fuel our passion and that we will be discussing. And of course: your fantastic pictures! While I had a look back at this year's posts, I thought about how unbelievable is the number and quality of the pictures posted and especially when considering the fact they are often very rare vintage pieces, modern reference just as rare (5131, highly complicated references, limited editions...) etc... As all watch lovers, we can't thank you enough for that.

Of course, you can still use our Search function and find watches threads and especially pictures that were posted in the past (I couldn't make a list here as it would have been much too long but they do deserve it). Furthermore, you still have our grey quick links at the end of posts which is a practical tool added this year as well. There are indeed many more interesting posts that you've all initiated or participated to with all your fantastic pictures and subjects. Thank you everyone for that, they are what makes this forum such active.

I wish you all a healthy and happy new year for 2017!

Mark

2016 ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

- Review of the 5940G Perpetual Calendar with black dial:  www.watchprosite.com

- Review of the 5124G Gondolo with blue dial:  www.watchprosite.com

- History of the Nautilus line (40^th anniversary):  www.watchprosite.com

- Review of the 5153R:  www.watchprosite.com

- Review of the 6000G with blue dial:  www.watchprosite.com

- Review of the 5230G (by Foversta):  www.watchprosite.com

- Nautilus 5711P and 5976G 40^th Anniversary limited editions:  www.watchprosite.com

- Review and opinion on the 5930G World Time Chronograph:  www.watchprosite.com

- Nicolas' 5110P's 12 year old review:  www.watchprosite.com

- Dcc's article on large Patek wristwatches:  www.watchprosite.com

- Dcc's article on shaped Patek calibers:  www.watchprosite.com

- Dcc's article on Patek World Time references:  www.watchprosite.com

2016 other posts

- The 2016 Baselworld novelties presentation:

Men:  www.watchprosite.com

Ladies:  www.watchprosite.com ,  www.watchprosite.com ,  www.watchprosite.com

- 10 years: The first Advanced Research reference: the 5350:  www.watchprosite.com

- 2016 anniversaries recap:  www.watchprosite.com

- 20th Anniversary of the Split-Second Chronograph 5004 reference:  www.watchprosite.com

- Dr.Kol and Bruno's 40th Anniversary Nautiluses packshots: www.watchprosite.com and www.watchprosite.com /

- A technical reminder about water-resistance:  www.watchprosite.com

2016 QUICK OVERVIEWS and SMALLER ARTICLES

- A look at the 5125 Wempe limited edition:  www.watchprosite.com

- Overview of the 5296R sector and normal dials, face to face:  www.watchprosite.com

- Overview of the 5227G Black dial:  www.watchprosite.com

- Musigny92's feedback on the 5167A Aquanaut:  www.watchprosite.com

- Magoo's thoughts on the 5940G:  www.watchprosite.com

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As a reminder, here are last year's recap I posted a year ago:

2015 ARTICLES AND REVIEWS

- The 2015 novelties presentation (by Oliver): www.watchprosite.com /

- The 5170G in the context of the brand's history: www.watchprosite.com /

- Thoughts about the 5070's place in Patek's recent history: www.watchprosite.com /

- Face to face: Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170 versus 5070: www.watchprosite.com /

- Review and opinion on the 5200G (2 posts for blue and white dials): www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com 9

- Review and opinion on the 5905P (by Foversta): www.watchprosite.com 3

- Advanced Research program sum-up: www.watchprosite.com /

- Another look at the 2013 5270 2nd generation:
www.watchprosite.com 3

- Review and opinion on the 5270 3rd generation:
www.watchprosite.com=

- Review and opinion on the 5370P: www.watchprosite.com /

- Review and opinion on the 5227R: www.watchprosite.com 2

- Review and opinion on the 5524G: www.watchprosite.com /

- Review and opinion on the 5711/1R: www.watchprosite.com=

- Review and opinion on the 5496R: www.watchprosite.com /

- Thoughts and opinion about the 5235G: www.watchprosite.com=

- A journey through the World Time references history: www.watchprosite.com 0

...and the different "How To" about the Nautilus 3700 from mstanga among many others...

2015 ANNIVERSARY posts

- 10 years: Patek's new Split-second Chronograph mvt - Inside the 5959P: www.watchprosite.com /

- 10 years: The first Advanced Research reference: the 5250:
www.watchprosite.com /

- 20 years - Split-second Chronograph with Perpetual Calendar - The 5004: www.watchprosite.com /

2015 QUICK OVERVIEWS and SMALLER ARTICLES

- A look at the 5970R: www.watchprosite.com 8

- A little overview of the 1526: www.watchprosite.com=

- Photo report of a visit at Patek Philippe in Geneva (by Bruno.M1): www.watchprosite.com 8

- Photo report of the London exhibition: www.watchprosite.com 8

- A look at the 5153G before the RG version arrives: www.watchprosite.com /

- A little look at the 3700/1 White dial: www.watchprosite.com=

- Blue dial 6000G overview: www.watchprosite.com /

- A little look at the 5115 and 5117: www.watchprosite.com /

- A little look at 5296R Pisa limited edition: www.watchprosite.com /

- Overlook at the black Breguet dial references: www.watchprosite.com=