1591

I couldn't think of any better way of celebrating my new and deeper involvement on WPS than creating a new thread centred on some Patek Philippe models with a gorgeous design: The perpetual calendar ref. 5320 The chronograph ref. 5172 The small seconds re

and triple-stepped or three-tier lugs of the 5320G are very different from the straight ones of the "Padellone" case. As Brice Goulard writes in his Monochrome review of the 5230G with salmon dial : " Behind the design and display of the 5320G Perpetual a

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

And yes, there’s strong resemblance to the 1591. Saw the Ref 1591 at Patek’s Grand Exhibition last year - when the world was a different place then.

looks „over restored“ in this image, don‘t you agree? The dial... very strange. And also the case is not in such great condition. There was quite a lot pf polishing on this. Personally, I would not go for a piece that is super rare but not in excellent co

The super rare and somewhat famous Patek 1591 ... with it's syringe hands and Arabic numerals has similarities to the 5320G.

More precisely, I think that the minute ring and date display is not like the 1591 but more like the 2497 for instance (open and not circled). The hands have indeed been used in the 1591 you're refering to (1944) but also in the 1463 (1940 to at least 196

Please see ref 1591, Christie's auction November 12, 2007. Only two were made. The stainless steel, unique, went for $2,513,000. Very rare indeed. The other one known has gold case. Would probably bring a lot more today. I do not have the pic to post, per

I love the 1526 reference and this is to me a very important and now emblematic PC form the brand. From this reference unveiled in 1941 to the 1591, 2497, 3448, 3450 etc until 1984, the Patek Philippe PC was a standard proportion of a thicker watch. It is

Today I went to John Goldberger's house to talk about his new recent book: PATEK PHILIPPE STEEL WATCHES. The book has a cork cover resuming the famous Nautilus ref. 3700 box. The book is structured in 12 chapters: Pocket Watches and Clocks Round Wristwatc