The first PP vintage watch I got was the Calatrava Ref. 565J. I was very satisfied with it, but recently I got the attractive 565A. Even though it is the same reference model, the center second and small second have completely different impressions.
I personally don’t care if it says Tiffany or not on the dial. The shape of the case, especially from the side, the Breguet numerals, those leaf hands, that wonderful crown, they are separately all very distinctive design elements, but when they come together they form something greater than their sum, a watch that is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen in my life. It is like the definitive answer for what a gentlemans watch should be. Congratulations on this new acquisition sir.
Hello Anaroku: Beautiful watches both... but personally I feel that a steel case, Breguet numerals and Tiffany signed Patek is like being in Heaven to me!! Keep enjoying and loving both!! Best, Abel
Thank you everyone for praising my 565. I like both the J and A models, but I know that the A model is by far the rarer model. The previous owners of this model also loved the 565A, and there are two archives ( 2006 and 2015) that remain.
By: anaroku : June 18th, 2024-23:53
It is in English and French. I don’t know if PP is currently releasing multiple archives.
Although the double name with Tiffany is a matter of personal preference, I am happy that it still comes with a certificate from the company.
And above all, the Breguet indexes, center seconds (27SC), and the enamel-embossed minute circle are what fascinate me.
By: anaroku : June 19th, 2024-00:04
This type of circle marking was rare in the 1950s, and this is the first model I’ve ever owned with this kind of dial, so I'm afraid I'll be even more drawn to vintage items from now on (^^♪
You can really see the hard enamel signature on the steel one pop in the images! However, do you know if that style of "Tiffany and co" was used at that point? I know it was used briefly on pateks in the 80s but I am not usre it was used so much earlier
from what I have heard and tried before is that tiffany doesnt really have any archives (I've tried with my 3700 in steel before) but amazing they gave you this letter! To me the 50s tiffany and co signature was always the full upper case "TIFFANY & CO." like these sold in 50 and 51: