Patek Philippe

Admittedly, this is the first watch I’ve encountered with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs on the dial. If you happen to have a taste for Patek Philippe watches with quirky and probably unique dials, here is something for your consideration. This watch dates ...  

Is there a little diamond on the case at at 6 o’clock to indicate it is platinum? I can’t tell for sure. You must have an equally interesting story about how you acquired this one, please feel free to share if possible.👍🏽

The watch is not mine. I had the opportunity to handle it.

It’s probably because it’s a bespoke piece, the diamond wasn’t necessary perhaps.

How much did it sell for ?

7 & 10 so enpty?

.. but being an Englishman in his 50’s i can’t help but revisit in my memory the Hieroglyphics clip with the late Ronnie Barker. Now that would make a great dial lol!

A lovely piece that I had the pleasure to handle not long ago! Great story! ...  

Most spectacular… this 3998P was unknown to most until now. And as mentioned above consigned by the Scandinavian person who received it from the commissioner of the watch… amazingness in my world

For a Purist T edition coming…

As it would not be a community watch if made only in 1….

What a wonderful story! A gift from a Prince to a man with coins!

Ref. 3998T (piece unique) ...  

But I believe your picture depicts a 3998J with unique dial My understanding is the text on that one translates to “Helmut Newton” as the commissioner was a big fan. Below 2 are both J with different text dials (both likely to same owner as they were sold...  

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As to the 2 J’s produced js that one was originally intended as a gift to Mr Newton but was indeed never given away…

I just happen to notice as I am quite intrigued by these… Interestingly the T was pulled from the 2014 auction before the sale for undisclosed reasons…

For sure though, being able to commission (or even just acquire!) such unicorn Pateks is THE dream of virtually any top collector!👍🥂 Cheers.