In his comment to my thread dedicated to the Patek Philippe/Somazzi partnership , our dear Gordon aka GLau asked me how many retailers were able to have their signature on some Patek Philippe watches . Here's my answer : A / I have identified 58 retailers

From 1948: A killer beauty. Best, Nicolas

These two references share the same fanciful lugs in the shape of briolette diamonds, nicknamed "spider" lugs. Usefull links: Post here by bmwmw (about his unfortunately stolen 1579...) Patek 1579 Observations of a unique and classic chronograph reference

Another vintage marvel... They don't it like this anymore. Best, Nicolas

Here are some pictures I could take some years ago. From 1948, this one: It also existed in steel ( Credit Antiquorum ) And in platinum ( Christies ) : 36 mm case, Valjoux inside, a pure example of class and elegance. Best, Nicolas

It appears that a fake Patek Philippe 1579 is up for auction at schmidt antiques in Michigan on April 23. It’s already bid up to $15,000. There are several things that are very wrong with this: 1) It seems that some of the movement engravings are machined

P0485-ref 1579, 1963-1966 P0992, Tortue Cushion Wrist Chronograph, 1929 P1667-1st Patek Wrist Chronograph, 1924

Serial production of chronographs began with the esteemed – and is perhaps the most recognised of all vintage Patek Philippe chronographs. Production started in 1934, and the movement was a heavily modified Valjoux. Production ended in 1964, with approxi

I was only sent two photos, one of the 1415 and the other the vintage chronograph 1579J. I shall ask for a few more of the 1415. I did not realise it could be popular!

Another image of the stolen 1579. Please DM me if you come across it. Thanks!