Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe: the lure of the steel complication

 

First I guess the disclaimer: I love Patek steel watches, maybe it's the rarity, or perhaps the fact that it's intrinsic value has nothing to do with gold or platinum , you could think of steel Patek's as the Purists Patek in that sense, well in my opinion anyway

Pic credit Forbes

There was also another piece unique in steel, I am not sure if they were special orders, or perhaps prototypes that were sold to the public

It was nou just perpetuals that were being made in steel, but more readily accessible were the steel chronographs, ref 130 and 1463, more accessible does not of course mean readily available, these are rare birds by anyone's definition

Now maybe these are too common for you, maybe you prefer a large case 35mm split second!

or maybe a unique medical steel chrono?

thats all folks......

The 5085, gave to a monster, for the first ever, the Jumbo Nautilus had a complication with moon phase, behold the legendary 3712, retailed in UK for about £11,000, secondary market £17,000 (at the time of its release),

Of course the 3712, gave way for the 30th anniversary collection, the 5712 and for the first ever a Nautilus chronograph, the 5980 1/a. Both were highly desired, and this was the first time Patek offered a steel chrono since the 1463.

The 5004a could be seen as the spiritual successor to the legendary 1518 steel. Alas, I would never have been chosen for this beast, but I would have gladly have sold every watch I own to get this.......

The nautilus was further expanded last year with the technically brilliant 5990, chrono

and finally, a watch which I firmly believe will be a legend..... steel + chrono + annual calendar, in modern reiteration of the classic 1463.......what more can we want (yes I know, you want the bracelet off....well you can )

Hope you enjoyed this pictorial of Patek steel complications