Patek Philippe

Just wanted to say hello really.  Wonderfull club.  It's given me hours of pleasure reading about and looking at all your Pateks.   My personal love is for very old movements ( sounds slightly rude ).  It is amazing to think of all that has happened in the world, while it ticks away quietly.  I recently bought a Patek movement with original dial and hands- dated from the Archives to 1892.  I had a gold case and new strap fitted and it is stunning.  I realise that most purists will look down their noses at it, but really it's a watch of great understated beauty.   Interestingly, enscribed on the movement is- " George R Dodson,  Spokane, Wash ".  A little research reveals that the Jewellers chain of Dodsons is still alive and kicking !  I contacted the great, great Grandsons of the man himself , who were delighted to see the pictures I sent.   Usually Patek would supply the movements with their Company name on the dial and we can only surmise that this was his own personal watch.  Perhaps to celebrate the opening of his first store in 1892 ?    So I wear it with great pride and wonder what sights and sounds this piece of perfection has witnessed !   Best wishes to you all. Peter.

Welcome here!

Do you have a pic of your watch?

It would be great to see it, and its movement!

Thanks for this very nice 1st post.

Looking forward to hear more from you,

Best.

Nicolas

You have joined a very enthusiastic group of horological appreciators (?).  Don't worry about your vintage recased Patek. I too have an old Patek watched newly recased in RG.  I find it a very attractive watch, it caught my eyes right away at first sight.  I googled the name on the dial, and it belongs to a prestigeous jewelry store in San Francisco from the 19th century.  I treasure this one just as much as the other elite pieces in my collection.  Each of us has different taste and preferences.  All of them are interesting.  Welcome, and enjoy this site.

Cheere,  Frederick

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what a wonderful story. Welcome and i look forward to exchanging Patek comments and views with you.

 

Joe

The watch sounds like a nice one.  Would be interested in seeing photos. 

Hope to see more of you on this site.

tempusfugit

Hi Peter,

Welcome among the posters! 

Don't worry about recasing your watch! If you like it it's perfect!

And please do not hesitate to share some pics with us.

Cheers

Dje

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