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Even worse...(or not) :)
Actually, there are worst cases, the 5959 is actually based on an old Victorin Piguet ebauche made for a ladys watch long time ago (they claim they did it from scratch). Besides it haven't hack seconds, the minutes counter is a continuous one (not even a semi-instantaneous). Interesting for a watch that is supposedly be done up to the highest standards (and far from cheap).
I believe those are the trade offs that the brand is taking in order to keep the old tradition alive. There are some brands which are more into the practical issues (Lange for Instance) and less on traditional ways of doing stuff if this compromises functionality.
Regards
Martin
If you could ask?
Hi, I may meet people from Patek Philippe soon. If there was one question you would want to ask? Of course I reserve the right to ask or not! Cheers Dje
Why does the Cal. 215 have no stop second?
Hi Dje, some time ago, I was about to get a plain Calatrava with the caliber 215 PS. As much as I liked the classical case and dial (and the marvellous video "To my Son"), I could not convince myself to buy a watch, which is not really cheap, and does not...
The don't want that feature...
In an interview, P. Stern told that if they would want their watches to hack seconds, they will...Don't know why they don't want it, maybe it causes some movement issues? Regards Martin
Interesting idea..
as they also claim highest standards of crafting, which the customer cannot judge easily from the running accuracy? They also postulate to be a most innovative brand and combine tradition and modern horology, but their basic model runs with a movement fro...
Even worse...(or not) :)
Actually, there are worst cases, the 5959 is actually based on an old Victorin Piguet ebauche made for a ladys watch long time ago (they claim they did it from scratch). Besides it haven't hack seconds, the minutes counter is a continuous one (not even a ...
hi-
Is PP considering making larger case watches? 42mm for example? Many thanks Cheeers
Will the standards of the PP Seal
be revealed and kept open in any way (or do we just have to trust them when they say it's better )? A
Or perhaps slightly more competitive
How is te PP sea different from/better than the QF seal? A
we all speak of "minute" repeater ...
.... how does a "2" minute repeater differs in terms of movement compare to "minute" repeater. THis question came from a person recently visited the Patek factory, he was told such movement is in the R&D process. I am very curious to know if this is t...
Is a Manual Chronograph Movement in the tube?
Except the 5959, of course. Something to replace the 5070. Best, Lucky Jerome! Nicolas
Why do we need to replace the best?
the CH27-70 Lemania-based caliber is the best chronograph caliber after modification by Patek. What else do we need? Do we need to replace the ref 2499 or ref1518? Larry
errrr...1518 was replaced by 2499 and....
2499 was replaced by 3970 and then followed by 5970..... why won't it be replaced by a new model? Nothing new *CL
The question remains interesting if PP stops the Production of their
Manual Chronos ( 5070 and 5970 )... I agree on your comments aout the quality of the reworked Lemania movement, even if I would have liked to see it a bit bigger compared to the 42 mm case. Best, Nicolas
My questions would be...
Is PP working on something revolutionary, as opposed to evolutionary, and if yes what is it or in what direction would that be? Thanks, Stefano
Possible to make a minute repeater and chronograph together?
While we can see this combination in many pocket watches, why not in wristwatch? Technical problem or others?
Why has Patek Philippe not adopted the use of A/R coatings
on the sapphire crystals of it's time pieces? Thanks Dje! -- Richard.
world times dials
Will you please ask when will they will remove CARACAS,Venezuela form the dials, as it no longer applies since president Chavez changed the time 30 minutes back on December 2007. Regards Jaime
Supercomplication...?
A more specific question for me would be, "...is PP planning on (or perhaps working on as we speak) a new supercomplication that would surpass the Caliber 89?".
Any plans for a bigger time only manual movement...
to replace the current cal.215? Thanks Jerome!! Roger
Not related to particular PP watches but...
question I would LOVE to get an answer on is whether they REALLY keep tabs on who are their loyal customers. Whenever I hear/see a "special" piece like 5350, 5078 etc just end up in the hands of a new collector instead of someone who has been patiently co...
Is Patek still buying watches from auction for their museum?
Or has Patek museum completed their collection? Regards Ling
Hi Jerome....Can you ask for me
if Patek uses Laser welding technique for their watch case during servicing? Thank you very much. *CL