Two more pictures of Mike H's Patek 3448:
I have to confess that on pictures, I didn't understand the buzz around this reference. Ok, it is a nice watches but to lose your mind on that reference... Not so sure. Then I could see a few in the real life, and I realized how wrong I was. Not at the po...
I think it's because of...
its simplicity and because of the bezel. I know some people prefer the version with the leap-year indicator. My favorite is the version where the dates are not flipped over. Either way, it shows that PP can make a beautiful, clean, simple-looking watch th...
If a modern version...
...with this 'look' were offered today around $70-80k I would be on the list...
The 5396 attempts to capture the look I think
But, it’s an annual calendar and the date window sort of interrupts the clean look, and the 24 hour indicator doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. But it’s a similar aesthetic.
I see what PP was trying to do...
...but IMHO they really made a mess of this one. Cutout date is a huge mistake. 24-hour sub-dual makes no sense. It’s like they were trying to throw in a complication to make up for it not being a PC. Less is more.
A real conoisseur's watch, thanks for the nice pics
I wonder why Patek does not use this sharp case shape anymore. AFAIK, the regulator is the only recent one close to it on that front credit Monochrome ...
Can’t agree more...it is an impressive example! Very elegant
Patek tried a comeback with 5320 but this is far ahead in its charm ! I was happy to try out this piece on my wrist... Best, Mahesh., ...
Awe-striking reference!
really love the simplicity of this piece. thanks for sharing the pics, my friend
