Vintage Patek references up until the 3970/3940 boasted a very rich enamel moonphase with handcrafted accompanying gold stars and moon disc. For reference, slide 2 of this post shows a 2499 moonphase and slide 1 is of a 3970 moonphase. The enamel moonphas

Introduction Let me put the things straight. Modern oversized watches are not my cup of tea. Anything above a 40 mm diameter hardly gets my attention. I still remember that, 15 years, ago the 37 mm 5107 reference was called the ‘Calatrava Grande Taille‘ i

It's a 17''' SAV (savonette) PS (petite seconde) caliber Has already been said the pocket watches which houses this caliber.. If you want to find the same antique and traditional design in a PP wrist movement, you have to look the 12-120 caliber... I thin

I wanted to share one of the greatest experiences of my life, as one of fifteen collectors from around the United States to be invited by Patek Philippe for a week in Geneva to tour everything that is Patek Philippe. Patek flew us all Business Class to Ge

So, why does a guy give up a watch that took his breath away (5070P) and trade it into an even more ridiculously expensive one (5970P)? My thought process went something like this: Emotional / Attraction The blue dial of the 5070P is singularly stunning.

From Christies website: Lot Description Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, ref. 1527, movement no. 863'247, manufactured in 1943 Cal. 13''' nickel-finished lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 23 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, sil

Christies Geneva lot 84