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The Skaters
I'll get straight to the point:
as surprising as it may seem, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex used the same case design nicknamed “Skater” because of its unique lateral inclined mountings and prolonged downturned lugs.
Here's how I came to discover this surprising lineage.
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2425
This watch, with its strange and unloved design, was nevertheless valued by this collector, one of the most eminent of the last century!
credit: personal photos from the Patek Philippe Museum
And here's another example sold by Antiquorum in 2021, just so you can fully appreciate the design and the 10-200 caliber.
credit: Antiquorum
This watch, with its strange and unloved design, was nevertheless valued by this collector, one of the most eminent of the last century!
credit: personal photos from the Patek Philippe Museum
And here's another example sold by Antiquorum in 2021, just so you can fully appreciate the design and the 10-200 caliber.
credit: Antiquorum
Later, I discovered that Roni Madhvani, another major collector, although more recent and very different, and also one of our fellow members here on WPS, owns:
- not only an example of ref. 2425,
- but also an Audemars Piguet with the same design: a piece of incredible rarity!
AUDEMARS PIGUET (UNKNOWN REF) & PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2425
credit: Roni Madhvani (Patek 2425 & Audemars Piguet)
Finally, doing research, I discovered that Rolex, with its ref. 4731, also used this intriguing design!
Finally, doing research, I discovered that Rolex, with its ref. 4731, also used this intriguing design!
ROLEX REF. 4731
credit: @momentumdubai
credit: @momentumdubai
credit: @vintage.weirdo
What do you think about this design?
Do you like it? Hate it? Do you feel indifferent?
Best, Emmanuel
The Skaters
I'll get straight to the point : as surprising as it may seem, Patek Philippe , Audemars Piguet and Rolex used the same case design nicknamed “ Skater ” because of its unique lateral inclined mountings and prolonged downturned lugs . Here's how I came to ...
VERY very interesting! Thanks for the insights regarding this rather special case! 👍🏻😅
it almost seems like they come from the same place from a manufacturing perspective. Unloved design? Then why three different manufacturers take this road? Interesting that this kind of case seems to have marked a “sweet spot” in customers demand. At leas...
I think they were all made by Sogno S.A. (Geneva).
As you say, not unloved back then, but certainly now, as very few collectors are seeking them. Best, Emmanuel
Highly unusual design language with the sides of the case and lugs downturned at 45 degrees.
Looks a bit like one of those small padlocks you see on Hermes or LV handbags.
Interesting, never seen a case design like that before.
Glad you posted these photos.
Certainly never seen these before.
I like them👍. I always appreciate you showing me things I’ve never seen before. Very cool design.
Thank you, Vetnov. I like it when I can
show something “new” or at least unusual and interesting. Best, Emmanuel
Debatable design, no doubt about it.
But very interesting too. Thank you! Best, Emmanuel