Horological Meandering

Basel 2011 Novelty report Patek Philippe by Marcus Hanke Crisis? What crisis? While many other manufacturers are relying on the consolidation of already reduced offers, Patek Philippe appears to draw on abundant resources. No less than new six grand compl...  

beautiful! thanks for sharing, J

In general, Patek has shown some effort in this year novelties. But 5496 is a disappointment. The date 15 and 17 are again "cut" by the leap year window. You can also see that in Ref 5059 and Ref 5159. My favourite is the Aquanaut Travel Time. I see more ... 

I wish we could see the whole line up though. I can't get enough of the beautiful pics. I especially like the skeletonized ladies watch. That truly is a work of art. Thanks again for the post! Cheers SamEE

Thanks for another great report, Marcus!

Ref 5153 for me... Not suire about the 5270... Will have to see it in the flesh, because the 2 subdials ( small seconfs and minute chrono ) are not centered anymore, bunt under the 3 / 9 o'clock, and the two holes at each side of the moonphase are disturb... 

Amazing post great article. I was at the bazel show too and was amazed by the Patek booth. I must have gone up and down that spiral showcase 4 or 5 times! All of the watches I only could look at in the magazines were all in a 9ft radius! What else is ther... 

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