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The “Cobra”

The Patek Philippe Ref. 3414 is nicknamed the “ Cobra ” because it was the main source of inspiration for the modern Urwerk UR-CC1 King Cobra . This wristwatch , with its dual linear display of hours (at the bottom) and minutes (at the top), wad designed
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“South America” ref. 2523: a major resurfacing

To my knowledge, there are only three Patek Philippe World Time ref. 2523 with a cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of South America . The first one has never appeared in public: it is only described on page 159 of the book by Giampiero Negretti & Paol
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Overview of all known enamel dial ref. 605 HU

Here is an overview of the 16 known examples of Patek Philippe World Time pocket watches ref. 605 HU with a cloisonné enamel dial. Watches are ordered by increasing movement number : MVT NO. GOLD MAP / PAINTING A 930'364 PINK WORLD B 930'365 YELLOW NEPTUN
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Fifty Shades

Dressing smart is the new rebellion!
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A unique World Time wristwatch

The Patek Philippe Ref. 515 HU (Heures Universelles) is a piece unique dating from 1937 , now on display at the Patek Philippe Museum (Inv. P-938). The dial features 28 fixed city names in French with London and Paris at 12 o'clock . The 24h rotating ring
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Overview of the World Time ref. 542

The ref. 542 HU (“Heures Universelles” - Universal Hours) is one of Patek Philippe 's earliest World Time wristwatch references. It is also one of the most singular and rare , with only 4 examples believed to exist . The very first one as recently been un
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Up, Up and Away

with balloon cufflinks Have a great weekend everyone. Best, Robert
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Derreck thank you, she understands the importance of the 5231J and uses it artistically

She gets people interested in the watch because of her kindness and softness. Which is quite opposite of me (and perhaps lots of men in this hobby) because I see each of the Pateks in my collection as a triumph of sacrifice that cost me a pound of flesh a
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Derreck
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That’s a wonderful point of view.

On her other wrist was a super wide Tiffany rose gold ‘bone cuff’ and of course her B25 Sellier Gold/Gold. Not quite balanced financially but from a female’s POV, the Birkin gets all the looks - not the Patek! The ladies don’t care or perhaps appreciate t
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The girl can’t help it

She loves to stack goodies with her World Time… despite grown, wealthy men’s objections. LOL! Have a great Sunday everyone! Best, Robert
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