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

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I went to Paris for a short trip with the wife,But before going on with the trip I contacted a friend purist and told him that I am decided instantly to take some time from his busy schedule to meet me for a vintage watch tour around Paris.I had one more

.....i think you draw attention to two wonderful watches. Like you, I sometimes scratch my head as to why certain models become so coveted while others remain seemingly cheap. In this instance, I can fully understand why the 3417 is so desirable. It is a

My heart goes for the 3417. Not that the 2584 is not desirable, but the 3417 has something the other doesn't have... Its manual movement, AND it is an amagnetic watch, which fits very well with one of my preferred themes. you were right, with human nature

2584 is certainly desirable but you are right 3417 is definitely so much sought after in comparison. Stupidely I missed the train some years ago and it is now out of reach for an example in perfect condition. Yes you are rightfor any PP collector, the 2 C

2584 and 3417. two numbers which most probably mean very little to 99.5% of watch collectors. Unless you are a WIS and collect Patek Phillipe. Show these two watches side by side and most people including watch aficionados would not see much difference be

The 2552, the final ( I think ) link in my 12-600 collection I have written in the past about the different themes in my collection I have written about the Rolex Prince and also the rectangular Pateks with the 9-90 movement. I am going to cover the next

Just look at the material of the case, the indexes, the 12 ... but both have great inner values and are beautiful, classical watches. It´s all about the details! The crown of your 2584 is one of my favorites and if there would be one in white metal ... in

I will present 2 watches . One is a SS watch with an outdated "complication" which is of no use to anyone at all The second is a gold watch with a stunning automatic movement If you should ask 99% of watch collectors, I would hazard a guess and say the mo