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Patek Philippe in Roma
In 2019, on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of Hausmann & Co. (Roman watch and jewellery store and historical partner), as well as the opening of a new Boutique via dei Condotti, Patek Philippe created an exclusive collection of 5 timepieces, honouring its long-standing partner and the city of Rome.
Because it was a 225th anniversary, these timepieces were limited in the following way, playing with the lexical construction of the number 225:
- Two: each of the two Rare Handcrafts is a piece unique
- Hundred: each of the two Calatravas is limited to 50 pcs
- Twenty-five: the World Time is limited to 25 pcs
Aesthetically, I'm not sure about the Calatravas with the single Roman twelve, nor about the red-purple World Time (a color considered distinctive of Rome), but I find the two Rare Handcrafts very beautiful.
On this site, the Calatravas have been reviewed by foversta in 2021 and this 'Hausmann collection' was presented by FabR in 2020.
Best to you all,
Emmanuel
A/ TWO RARE HANDCRAFT UNIQUE PIECES, ref. 5089 with caliber 240
1/ Ref. 5089G-081 (the “Piazza di Spagna” timepiece displaying the Church of ‘Trinità dei Monti’, surrounded by the azalea flowers adorning the famous steps during springtime)
2/ Ref. 5089G-082 (the Castel Sant’Angelo timepiece, an iconic place in the history of Rome, enhancing one of the statues of the bridge in front of the castle, known as “Angel of the plague”)
credit: hausmann & co
B/ HUNDRED: TWO CALATRAVAS, ref. 5296 with cal. 324 S C, limited to 50 pcs each
1/ Ref. 5296G-017
credit: exitstoday_1348 on reddit (1-2), bonnano (3-4) & hausmann & co (5)
2/ Ref. 5296R-016
credit: hausmann & co (1 and 5) & annibali & co
C/ TWENTY-FIVE: WORLD TIME, ref. 5230R-013 with caliber 240 HU, limited to 25 pcs
credit: hausmann & co
D/ SOME HISTORICAL DOUBLE SIGNED EXAMPLES
1/ Ref. 2509
2/ Ref. 2484
3/ Ref. 530 in steel
2/ Ref. 2484
3/ Ref. 530 in steel
4/ Ref. 2577
5/ Ref. 533
credit: antiquorum (1), European watch company (2), Phillips (3-6)
E/ PRESS ARTICLES FROM 2019
Patek Philippe in Roma
In 2019 , on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of Hausmann & Co. (Roman watch and jewellery store and historical partner), as well as the opening of a new Boutique via dei Condotti, Patek Philippe created an exclusive collection of 5 timepieces, honou...
The world time with Rome instead of...
Something I didn't know existed at all, Thanks for sharing.
Instead of Paris, usually.
Many variants were made: you can check them here (note that many I didn't know of were added in the comments). Best, Emmanuel
I'm not sure I love the bold Roman XII,
but I certainly love the rose gold case and amazing sun ray grey dial. Thanks for looking. Best, Emmanuel
For
a Roman watch have to have a Roman numeral. However, I do agree it looks off - I believe here, like in many brands that use Roman numerals, when they curve or distort the proportions it looks odd. Much prefer when left classic.
Yes, the Roman numeral was mandatory for such celebration pieces.
But I agree with what you say concerning the oddity of many non-classic Roman numerals.
Yes, and I was able to find a real owner's photo!
These watches are so rarely seen... Thanks for looking. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you, I'm glad you like the watches
and the thread! Thanks for looking. Best, Emmanuel
That Piazza piece is a stunner, quattro!
And there's something quirkily cool about the big Roman XII on those Calatravas.
Couldn't agree more concerning the Piazza.
Concerning the XII, I see exactly what you mean and could feel the same way, but would like to see it in real life first. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for this! One thing tho…
“Hundred: each Calatrava is limited to 50 pcs” - this doesn’t quite make sense to me. I would have thought in that case each one should be an edition of 100 pieces. How does “hundred” logically lead to 50 pieces? Best E.
Because there are two models of Calatrava,
so 50 x 2 = 100 ! At least that was the idea behind the choice of two models each limited to 50 pcs. Doesn’t it make sense? Best, Emmanuel
wonderful research and a great read, as always!
What do you make of what seems to be a typo in the article - repeated in other related posts - I have the 5098 as a very different family of tonneau-shaped watches. Just a typo? ...
Yes, an unfortunate typo: it's 5089, of course,
as all the rare handcraft Calatrava models (or the vast majority of them)... The 5098 is a tonneau-shaped, very different, model. Thanks for your enthusiasm. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks Emmanuel for another comprehensive post 👍
Of course I LOVE ❤️ the two rare handcrafts pieces most ! 🤣
Welcome to the site and thank you for your comment!
I couldn’t agree with you more: the model with the Piazza di Spagna is really something else ! Best, Emmanuel
5296R-016 for me
even though all are very beautiful. I find the Roman number XII acceptable.
It probably looks really good in real life.
Thanks for chiming in. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel