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
The Stern company made many of these. The artists would make sketches and the dial maker would shop them at the various brands. Some were true comission mission pieces, like the Omega observatory ref OT2699 and some Coat of Arm models, but many could be s
During the early 1950s enameller Nelly Richard and renowned Fabrique de Cadrans Stern Frères of Geneva produced a small quantity of dials (probably just a little over ten) depicting Neptune riding his chariot . Most were mounted on Omega Seamaster watches
A lot of Patek Philippe designs are not that great. The Patek Philippe 6007 for instance. Nice watch. But, if it didn't say Patek Philippe on it, would people really give it a lot of thought? Would it sell in the quantities it currently enjoys? Doubtful.
of the brand. For me, what captivates "the best of the best" in JLC would come down to a few pieces, since JLC is one of the deepest brands in the industry (read: breadth of product offering). Here are a few of what I, personally, consider the best AND TH
LOT 88: Do you know the history behind the creation of Lamborghini? Ferrucio Lamborghini was fired by Enzo Ferrari in 1958, because he wanted to make the Ferrari 250GT more efficient and reliable. "Joe Ben" Champion was a famous lawyer from Texas and a co
You can see all the campers on the beach side in one of the shots, with a very popular biker hangout, "Neptune's Net" on the right. That's Mugu rock (seen in many car commercials) in the back on one shot. We had to stop and let traffic pass for a few sequ
Starting with Watches Made for the Chinese Market 1 The Mirror Mirror incorporating a watch, made for the Chinese market Movement No. 12 962, with verge escapement, signed William Beckford London, circa 1780 / 1790 Gilded bronze, enamel, rubies, emeralds,
as long as we understand that it must necessarily be an incomplete one. I think it unlikely that Kari himself would be in a position to share the information, as legally he would be obliged to directly seek the written consent of every client before doing