Patek Philippe

Not a bad dream at all and Thierry may decide to make that dream come true one dayl

Only things I can tell you is that watch is one of the most preferred of Thierry stern
I had a conversation with him and he told that it’s very complicated to realize the invisible welding between the 2 gold on the top

that the case is pretty complex to make but I am surprised and pleased to know that Thierry likes it as much as he does. Hmmm, an added bonus!!

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One of the watches I first saw on that crazy Saturday when we bumped into each other at the Salon. First this, then the skeleton - what a day! And this was after having placed an order for the Tank Cintree a couple of day before at the SIHH. I think it would be wise if I laid low for the rest of 2018 and ban myself from visiting any watch establishments

Tell your accountant and bankers to restrain the money!  

One trip to London and all gone!! Sometimes, it takes me months to like anything - the last 3 weeks in London have been expensive!!! But honestly speaking, I count myself terribly lucky to have found three great watches and also managed to meet some affable purists like yourself.

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but expensive or else I could not afforded it after my Cartier purchase

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I will definitely let you know but it is one classy looking watch

when you are on a roll, you ARE on a roll!!! Big congratulations dear Sham

One of the reasons I just had to buy this watch is because I had nothing new to bring to our get together later this month and you guys do!! So now I feel better equipped
Yes so far 2018 has been a splendid year. And if I sell my flat here (fingers and toes crossed!), I will have to handcuff myself to the chair so that I do not blow the proceeds on a minute repeater ! Sometimes, I forget I have to eat and pay for petrol too

and had to bring my best 'power' cards to play with the other kids... I think with this watch [not withstanding the 'skeleton' and the JLC], we'll be blown to bits!!! Looks like you'll be holding court Sham

Bring on those Rolexes!!! 

I recall a conversation with a high ranking PP personnel years ago during a Patek event, and he made it a point to mention this reference as a very rare model. Extremely difficult to make, yet a sleeper among collectors when it was readily available. He said that one day, it will be “discovered “ once again. He also mentioned that there were several that were sent to Patek to engrave their initials on the cover, and Patek kept track, so mint condition are even rarer! I didn’t ask the actual numbers...

My figure of fewer than 350 came from a former manager of the Patek Salon so the information could not be too far off. Not sure how popular this will ever be due to its square case but I love it and hope to keep it and wear it a lot

It was a one and only of this reference . This just shows you that the Patek owners really like this model, to make a special one out of their line up.

That also shows how Patek thank their customers

me this piece in KL !

When we meet next, I hope to have at least 3 new watches to show you

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I had to visit the shop four times before deciding just to be 100% sure

Never seen this before and you just know how to find and pick these little jewels! Looking forward to seeing this in the metal when we meet!

Readily available to order, about 15 years ago. Based on my recall.

It was £12k in the UK when new!!!

Times were different then. It also was a sleeper, although the Watchtime special Patek edition did devote a page about this model at the time. I remember visiting the Geneva boutique and they displayed 3 of the same model on the floor.

The watch was not popular hence only few were sold making rarer than many limited editions before and since. But I bought it for its beauty rather than its rarity!

I love the way the different metals line up on the cover. Wonderful workmanship. I recall the special article talking about the cover to protect the glass during the 20’s when roads weren’t well paved and cars were cabriolet top down models. Pebbles could easily strike and break the glass when driving.

At least the watch was not made for polo players of the 20s and 30s!!