Enchanting watch
Without a single doubt, my favorite watch from this edition of Watches & Wonders is the Patek Philippe with on-demand hour and minute display with automaton ref. 5249R-001 . It is directly inspired by the pocket watch ref. 784 designed by Louis Cottier in...
My pleasure, Gordon!
I love the pocket watch so much that I took photos of it during each of my visits to the PP Museum. This is really the Patek Philippe I'm in love with.
I remember the fable
thank you for bringing the watch to our attention, i would have undoubtedly missed it. It evoked emotions from childhood, and for the watch itself what a clever and whimsical way to show time. Best, Ashot.
Thank you, Ashot.
I'm in love with this watch, even if it would be even greater with a manual-winding caliber and no brand cartouche on the dial. But apart from these points, I couldn't love it more. Best, Emmanuel
Intriguing piece for sure.
Not to nit-pick a nice watch but it would have been nice if the minute hand was completely behind the bird, I think it is somewhat distracting to the view of a gorgeous dial. Just my .02 cents worth on a $400,000+ watch.
The crow is holding the cheese in its beak, so goes the fable.
So it makes total sense to have placed the cheese-tipped minute hand in its beak. At least, it makes total sense to me... 🤷🏽♂️ Best, Emmanuel
I love it too. Wonderful, poetic, yes, and beautiful.
I just wish they had done a manual-winding movement. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, they managed to remain just under
the thickness of the pocket watch: 11.5 vs 11.8!
This is my favourite model from Watches and Wonders 2026
Demand for this model will be huge.
My favorite model too.
Given the very high price, do you really think that demand will be huge? Or maybe huge among the very happy few who can afford it. Best, Emmanuel
Pieces like 5531G, 5316/50P-001, 5308G -001 are significantly expensive than 5249R-001 but have a huge demand.
It is very difficult for a collector to obtain any of the above pieces as their first minute repeater.
Good to know. I’m sorry for the
collectors who can afford these pieces but have a hard time getting an allocation…
It is a truly stunning piece indeed.
I might never see one in person and I regret it, but I couldn’t admire it more. Best, Emmanuel