Patek Philippe

Something dressy and something from one of the three Swiss brands which most people historically consider the best: AP, PP or VC. Recently I have come under the "sway", for want of a better way to state it, of a Patek collector, well-known and very well-r...  

Mike.....you have one of the finest Calatravas...period. The movement is very special indeed...coming in relatively few models. I suspect Julian will be along quite soon.... The case design, the crown, the movement, it is a superb Calatrava...... 

......vintage Calatrava does something that nothing else can. It has something extra.... that vintage feel....that simplicity.......the craftmanship of the movement. I think I started with the idea that it added something extra to my collection. Since sta... 

Big congrats my friend you are on fire! Cheers D

I need cover from a young man so I don't get laughed out of the club. Thanks for the well-wishes, Damjan!

Lovely! And the wooden plank shot is now mandatory! Best Blomman

The wooden plank will stay in the repertoire for a long time.

I have seen this watch on a gentleman who worked for Patek NYC before. It was stunning in a very quiet manner. Vintage Patek is the best !!!

It has a real presence on the wrist, even though on the small side for me.

And for the maritime folks (Kari?) the "Disco Volante" was also the yacht/hydrofoil in "Thunderball".

I wonder if any one on the yacht wore one. Thanks, Chimaera.

For guys who are secure enough in themselves to wear smaller watches!

I have always preferred slightly bigger cases. But I am quite secure in my manliness. I wear my Father's 30mm Longines every now and then-depending on the crowd.

should look small on the wrist, 34-36mm are perfect. As for modern watches, 37-39mm look best.

Enjoy and wear it in the best of your health. Best wishes Alkiro

Pia and the pussy cat are loving it.

Best wishes Alkiro

and congratulations for being one

....L'Oreal.

A great choice as the Disco Dolante is something very much appreciated in the Patek vintage world. I agree that the Calatrava line from Patek (vintage and modern) is very appealing and I look at the vintage ones especially with very much pleasure when I v... 

Indeed, since visiting London and Paris this summer a whole new world has opened up. And I'm quite happy to have gone this route rather than the other two brands.

Yes, I have received great help in this aspect of my collecting. From a great friend.

Lovely vintage watch!

That is a true beauty, and the movement is just a killer (love the rotor decoration as well!!!) Great case, dial, and the condition looks fantastic. Very, very charming! These new Swiss flings are making your Germans jealous :P

The Germans are all okay. They are just getting a needed break.

I can see you're already in love. Wear it in the best of health. Best wishes, Giles

I think it would look good in your garden!

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Then we can get together and take turns wearing and driving our Disco Volantes.

....I'd better start playing the Lotto then ;-) wish me luck!

Dangerous path but looks like your beacon is shining bright so you're good to dive into the deep abyss. Congratulations 👍🏻👏🏻 Rgds Raymond

Thanks, Raymond.

Did it come with full set? very hard to get a full set vintage calatrava. Best, Ahmed

It came with Archival papers.

case, dial and movement A truly under rayed piece which flies under the radar You can have your PN and big crowns but vintage PP is the epitome of watch collecting A lovely piece- congratulations Julian

Nice to read these words from you.

Very good choice! Lovely case, lovely dial and the movement: a must have for any collector! Enjoy your new addition to your collection! Best Moritz

Ich geniesse es schon.

...and the 12-600 AT is certainly one of the very finest automatic movements, actually the first automatic calibre made by Patek, the same that was in the mythic 2526. And 36mm is almost oversized for the period. At that time, the normal size for a men's ... 

Yes, given the era it would be a big watch. And it's size was one of the factors that drew me to it, as anything smaller I'd have shied away from wearing. I have to say I really love this piece. Been wearing it all day. Cheers

Enjoy it and wear it in the best of health my friend 😉

.....i feel comfortable at 35mm and upwards. I have tried smaller, and it gets harder to love it for me. At 35mm, it works because of that vintage feel. On the 2552, given teh shape of the case and its 36mm, its very easy to wear...formal and casual actua... 

Love the 2552, congratulations on acquiring one! It is a wonderful piece and I really like your venture into the world of Patek. Strong start to say the least with the pieces you have chosen to include in your collection so far. I have no doubts there wil... 

I have gone deep into Patek in a pretty short time. Now I'll sit back and appreciate what I have. This one is surely a beauty. Hey! My Tiffany beat your "fox" Friday night!

Hope you will find lots of pleasure with these amazing ones. The 2552 certainly was unexpected given your 5230 and 5960 just having landed! Need to see more pics of Tiffany in action soon!

Congrats and enjoy!

What a wonderful piece - and what a better way to see tomorrow from yesterday's perspective than with a flying saucer! Looking forward to seeing more of it!

I'm ready to beam up now.

Here's mine! ...  

Love yours too!

same movement - slightly different case design 3433 same case as 2551 but different movement ( 27-460) ...  

Very impressive.

Can understand you feelings toward it.

I only buy new watches but this vintage watch could change my mind

I'm hesitant in the vintage market-afraid of being taken advantage of. And modern watches benefit from so much technical advancement. But now and then an old beauty comes along...