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

Typical lugs consist of two lugs adjacent to each other. In contrast, " hooded " (or "shrouded") lugs consist of a single horizontal bar that secures the case to the strap. What could be called " semi-hooded " lugs consist of two regular adjacent lugs lin

This ref. 1585 is delightful, especially in this rose on rose configuration. I could find some more photos of it, as well as of a black dial variant. I might do a separate post on these surprising references with unusual lugs and cases (like ref. 539, 540

Every year Patek Philippe produces limited editions of enamelled waches, or unique pieces of Dome table clocks or other pieces. This year again much work has been done to create these marvellous pieces of art. Those who visited the Patek Philippe Museum i