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That's the kind of development I have learned to expect from Patek Philippe. The Anniversary watch does not scream - it just took this timeless design to modern times.
Patek Philippe 40th Anniversary
(of Golden Ellipse)
That was made with style.
The first automatic Golden Ellipse with 240 movement was ref. 3738/100. The watch had dimensions 31.1 mm x 35.6 mm. When Golden Ellipse had the 40th anniversary in 2008 (originally introduced 1968), the dimensions of this watch were perhaps a little bit small for a man. Here is 3738/100G with blue dial; manufactured and sold in 1992.
In 2008 Patek introduced an Anniversary version to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Golden Ellipse. This watch was made of platinum and the size of the watch was a little big bigger; now 34.5 x 39.5 mm.
No engraving on the dial, no diamonds. Patek simply brought Golden Ellipse to modern times.
Let's look at the watches side-by-side.
That's the kind of development I have learned to expect from Patek Philippe. The Anniversary watch does not scream - it just took this timeless design to modern times.
I expected to see similar development from 3700/1A to modern times.
Best, Kari
Here the original design of Gerald Genta was not raped but respected. [nt]
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As I can read, you are not really excited by the Nautilus 40th anniversary ;-)
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Alkiro
Alkiro
I know the importance of PP for you so I can imagine how disappointed you are by this Nautilus
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Alkiro
Alkiro
Panerai's history supports their current production.
Some like it, some don't. Today's releases have nothing to do with Patek's homage. Just 100,000 more revenues and a bit more if a lot of watches are sold through Salons.
Best, Kari
Best, Kari
Hi Kari, I was just joking
Joking about that 49mm anniversary Patek 5976 as big as Panerai, hence I teased it as a "Panerai hommage Patek". I will take it back if I offend anyone...
Once upon a time, there was a famous swiss maison called PP
I know you as a true PP lover and collector.
I guess that you don't know yet if you are more sad or disappointed.
I love horology in general, i've had some RO and and i believe that Genta drew some immortal watches.
What people sometimes do not pay enough attention is how technically advanced were those watches.
5402 was extra flat, so he got rid of the second hand.
3700 was a true WR watch, with case split in 2 parts, with solid back.
Only admiring the movement's removal from above open your eyes, only in that moment you realize how design and tecnique were melted in that advanced result.
That's why today i'm hyper critical with PP, as i'm hyper critical with RO OS (still not an integrated chrono) and toward those manufacturers that seem to focus only on their revenues and incomes.
No. I do not like them enough. I would not wear those.
Naturally, it is just my personal taste.
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Kari
I get your logic Kari. Know were your coming from.
Thanks for your views. Lovely Ellipse watches you have there.
Sympathize with you regarding the new 40th anniversary of the Nautilus.
Cheers.
There is not too much wrong with the latest Nautilus watches
Patek is strong, hence the a large limited number of 2.000, which will be sold out or are already.
The Asian market is still the main future market, hence the diamonds, I suppose.
Not all creations of Patek in the past were great and there will also be less attractive ones in the future to come.
I recall you were disappointed also by the pilots watch and some months later it grew on you.
Best
Moritz
You are right, Count
The Pilot has its virtues. It's big, it's different. But it's not rude like today's releases. I simply do not get the direction Patek has taken.
Naturally, there will be great and worse watches in the future. A short time ago Zenith released a watch with Range Rover in the dial. But to write basically
1976 + 40=2016
is bloody disappointing.
Best, Kari
I would not say "rude": both Nautilus look very feminine in my perception
The dial print is certainly polarising but I am sure Patek fans will "overlook" this detail.
The diamonds are very well chosen and suit the watch actually very good.
What else can you make out of a Nautilus than the shown models today?
The diamonds are very well chosen and suit the watch actually very good.
What else can you make out of a Nautilus than the shown models today?
If it was a must to make WG and platinum watches,
why not to make the other with 240Q movement and use the typical blue dial colour. Using the cork boxes was a great idea - why not to built the watches using the two part case construction. The other watch cold have been, as an example, a simple two hand Nautilus, closed case back and without seconds hand. Easy to make with the current 5711 movement - just remove one hand. There are unlimited alternatives. I can't get the nearly 50 mm size, diamonds and engraved dial. Really, can't get it.
Best, Kari
Is it so hard to design something like that?
it took 37 seconds.
The nautilus is almost perfect, more you touch , most you ruin.
Stop this huge brand name on the dials...i left geneva.
Isn't it a bitter more exclusive? only few people might know what you wear.
but i know that's much easier showing your billionaire status with the brand name in capital letter, with the 40th anniversary printed on the dial, so it will blink in the eyes of others the price tag.
In 2006 Patek introduced 5711 Nautilus.
It took 3700/1A to modern times just like Patek did with Golden Ellipse two years later.
Best, Kari
Best, Kari
thanks for the post!! really nice to see some love for the Ellipse
mine (that was also a revamp, new dial after the anniversary) says hello 
I agree that the anniversary for the Ellipse was much more coherent - no need to stamp the purity of the dial with the anniversary.
I agree that the anniversary for the Ellipse was much more coherent - no need to stamp the purity of the dial with the anniversary. nice post Kari ! thank you
Golden Ellipse 40th Anniversary
was done with great style. Such style I expected also today.
Best, Kari
The Size is Right for a man
Bulckiness takes away beauty of elegant dress watches and 31mm * 35mm is enough for a man.