FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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+1, definitely not big investments pieces! To be honest (and very quick on this topic), it seems unlikely to "lose" with a (Patek) Rare Handcraft, which is obviously one of the (many) considerations one can make when nontrivial sums are involved.
However, especially compared to the premiums other Patek models notoriously command, investing/speculating in a Rare Handcraft definitely would NOT be my suggestion! These are watches that should be bought primarily for their artistic/horological significance, since they represent a niche production that in my view has no comparisons with other models....then, if one day (which I hope will NEVER arrive in my case) you get tired of them or your interests simply change, just pass them on to another collector, but assume you'll get your money back (with interests) and not a cent more! 
Cheers.
All watches tell the time,
Some tell a story. 175th anniversary 5089G This one never fails to bring a smile to my face. ...
Stunning Rare Handcraft which I remember very well, part of the series of four โBreeze and Stormโ with engraved gold dial for the 175th Anniversary!๐๐๐
Cheers from a cousin (5089G-020) in wood marquetry, that I was also fortunate to receive from Patek for the Anniversary!๐ฅ ...
Thank you FabR ๐๐ผ
I must admit, I was torn between a piece from the wood marquetry collection and the engraved one I eventually chose. The artistry that both of these pieces showcase is something special. Enjoy yours in good health always !
Both of these
Are really top specimens. Wonderful to own that part of history/ art. Thanks for sharing.
Your 5089 engraved dial tells an important story
and also shows accurate time ! Best of both worlds ๐ Must be lots of hidden details when you inspect it under a loupe ! Fun treasure hunt !
Itโs indeed a special dial to inspect !
The details are amazing and the scene befitting of the anniversary. Thank you Gordon ๐๐ผ
wonderful watch ! WOW really a masterpiece of Art !
Congratulations on this masterpiece. Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo. I know that gettings thse watches is very difficult but, pardon my curiousity, since Patek always lists them as "on request" are these 1 digit 6 figures or ? genuinly curious - ...
+1, Iโve probably come back to look at the picture of this gorgeous watch at least 20 times โ itโs just impossible to beat these marvels that Patek creates, where horology and art (and history) meet so wonderfully!๐
To answer your question fast as Iโm about to land in Chicago, yes, these are out-of-catalog Rare Handcrafts which are in the low 6-figure range (itโs not a problem to mention the *retail* price; in fact, several other members have expressed curiosity). Th...
Thank you FabR!
Truth to be told I was very curious about your wonderful School of Fish๐. As soon as posted it I really tried to research the price and I couldn't find anything reliable (the secondary marked being what it is ๐). I appreciate that these are artistic piece...
Thank you christianch!
While Iโd prefer not to discuss price as we are here primarily to share and enjoy our shared passion, What my good friend Fabrizio has said is sufficient for your curiosity. Rare handcrafts pieces are so niche, that should the opportunity for purchase eve...
Excellent words โ these references are so rare to come by that I can only encourage each and every collector to seize the opportunity, should one of these models be offered by Patek at retail!๐๐
We generally want to stay away from market values โ and even more so for similar artworks โ but informing our members of the MSRP is fine; actually, in this instance Iโm hoping it helps, should someone be interested in submitting an application (of course...
thank you! I completely understand that pricing discussion
can be tricky and I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. Sorry for asking but since FabR post I was very curious ...and now I know the retail price so I am very happy that my curiosity has been satisfied๐. I completely agree that these pieces are very r...
Not at all, Iโm happy to respond to the best of my ability.
My reply was focused on my experiences which i wanted to share with you. Iโm glad you have had no regrets from saying no, unfortunately I canโt say the same for myself. I agree completely about loving the pieces and not an investment scenario. From what I...
ah great ! any model without speculators is awesome ๐ saying no is hard..
for me too! depends on the watch of course. Such a watch requires you to love the artistic representation and understand these rare metiers d'art. In the past I have seen some from the similar line of Vacheron.
+1, definitely not big investments pieces! To be honest (and very quick on this topic), it seems unlikely to "lose" with a (Patek) Rare Handcraft, which is obviously one of the (many) considerations one can make when nontrivial sums are involved.
However, especially compared to the premiums other Patek models notoriously command, investing/speculating in a Rare Handcraft definitely would NOT be my suggestion! These are watches that should be bought primarily for their artistic/horological signific...
Thanks for this photo !
Even the windows for the houses in the background are clear ! Such minute details ๐
Hi Jim, this specific reference has unfortunately long been allocated (it's from the 175th Anniversary, and Patek assigned these Rare Handcrafts to private collections between 2014 and 2015).
Coincidentally, you can currently find one on sale on a known platform (a slightly different dial, but from the same Anniversary series of four engraved 5089Gs...). Beware, to be honest, that due to their extremely limited production, these Rare Handcraft...