Patek Philippe

One not seen frequently on this forum but one of my favorites....

 

 

 

This one has it all...very elegant yet uncomplicated.

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Must admit .... not a Patek fan ..... respect them yes

love them not much .... but to be honest they have some

outstanding models this is for me one of them

This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2008-02-23 09:12:08

I can see that even if Patek overall may not be appealing that this one could have broader appeal--not only the initial dial appearance with the Breguet hands but also the hinged case which opens to reveal the movement.  The pocket watch similarity thus appeals at a certain level to those who find the heritage desirable. 

Thanks for your comments.

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Thanks for the great photo.  I am sorry PP did not style the date indicator to be more consisent with the more-aged feel of the rest of the watch.  Dial does not seem balanced or intergrally consistent to me IHO.  Enjoy wearing your piece.

I agree with your assessment.The numbers in the date window do not correspond to those on the dial.This is very typical of Patek as they often leave off an important  detail.MHO

For me, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.  The overall Gestalt of this piece which includes the case and lugs as well as the dial deliver a piece which has a great attraction. 

Of course, we each have our preferences.  Thanks for giving your point of view.

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and applied Breguet numerals instead of printed. Hm... Nice watch though!

I have yet to find that one watch which has everything I would  want.  Each seems to have at least one thing I would change. Perhaps fortunately, it is that very attribute (the absence of perfection) which allows us to have multiple watches--the search for the Holy Grail is unending!

Your compliment is welcome.

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to create one's unique watch 9a VC, that is!) based on one's own specification from case, dial, hands, etc. Of course, it may need VC's approval before it's a go.  

so nice, in fact, that I used to have a photo of it (rather than the usual photos of my children, etc.) as the desktop background of my home computer.  I'm just sorry it's no longer in production. 

All this said, I agree the watch would be even nicer if the numerals in the date window matched the numerals on the dial.  But remember -- the master rug weavers of Persia always included one small imperfection even in their greatest masterpieces because they recognized that only God is perfect.  Patek has followed their example here!

Wear it in good health.  - Jon

It is a watch that I personally enjoy wearing.  Certainly a "classic" from Patek Philippe.  Appreciate your remarks.

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"Someday my prince will come". Wear in good health, Miki

all-time favorites as well.

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