Patek Philippe

I just attended the press preview of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition at the St Regis hotel in Singapore which will run from 27-31 May 2010. The exhibition is well worth attending, click here for more details. The preview and press conference was follo...  

"There was a time though, when “no one wanted them”" :0) Good old times Damian

I met him in Geneva and he seems a very down to earth man who has time for everyone..... Great photographs also.... Thanks again. Miles.

Hey SJX, you were at the right table! It shows in your report. What a great summary of what must have been a fantastic lunch conversation on the most desired watch brand in the world. It is interesting that PP clients want platinum for their repeaters des... 

Wait a minute.... Why would it be a mistake? You're a Purist, and you deserve such a place, aren't you? Nice display of gorgeous watches, indeed. I wish Thierry Stern the same successful life. Best, Nicolas

i never tire of reading posts like this. Many thanks.

very nice pictures too.. Cheers !

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Hi, Lucky you! Thank you for sharing your encounter with us. The man and the company are really out of normality in this business. Cheers Dje

... i have already registered the guided tour at the exhibition at 12.30pm tomorrow. have been waiting for this important event to come for a while, so keen to see all these historical and classic timepieces now. stefan

A small, yet highly pertinent insight into the world of PP. Wonderful!

Your grace and understated tone does justice to M. Stern and complements Patek's work. Thank you. Best, Douglas

must have been a great experience to chat with Mr. Stern...and like you said..he is kind of a anomaly in the watchmaking world as most are headed by younger executives...I would have love taking in all that experience...

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Looks like a grand exhibition. Thanks for sharing.

Nice report! Curious why Mr Stern is here instead of Thierry; although of course the senior statesman is a more experienced ambassador for the manufacture.

I only had the pleasure of sitting with the senior Mr Stern. - SJX

for sharing this experience and info with us...... I found interesting his commends on minute repeaters as well as that some of PP vintage watches were selling for low prices..... thanks again.... cheers

made up my mind not to attend....till i read this. thks JX

Thank you. Wish I could be there. My biz trip misses this event by 2 weeks. :-(

..Meeting Mr Stern in persona, what a incredible moment it most have been And many thanks for the report and the great pictures and insights Cheers Hans

Great article. Thanks for sharing.

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and for us as well! Thank you for the great report. I read elsewhere that Mr. Stern almost daily wears his 3940 and when asked how often has he had it serviced, his reply was along the lines, "I had it serviced once, years ago. I suspect the oil is a bit ... 

Thank you for publishing it. It was nice to see Mr Stern still wearing his 3940

that the museum pieces are not lubricated because they are not running, as lubrications tend to dissipate and degrade over time. - SJX

Do they hermetically seal the display cases to keep the movements from freezing up? I would think that at some point and time, they must, at the very least, inspect them for wear or rust or whatever. Very interesting. Thanks, SJX

So there is no need for lubrication. And they are of course kept in appropriate temperature/humidity and I assume are inspected once in a while. - SJX

I mis to attend this weekend...

Thanks for another wonderful review SJX, they are always a pleasure. Mr. Stern, Thank you for sharing your lovely 3940 J. Here is my favorite Patek Philippe... Best to both of you, -- Richard....  

...humble! Surely, your contributions to watch-dom got you seated at the appropriate table! It was very interesting to read your article and learn a bit more about Mr. Stern and some of his thoughts. I think Patek, and the Sterns, are intriguing. I get th... 

I really felt like I was at the exhibit!! I love how you referenced and included various historic pieces. Also, I had no idea about the effort required to rebuild the Lamagnia ebauche for the Ref. 5004. Thank you so much!!

Everything is very interesting. I particulary appreciate the quote on the "manufacture" trend. thanks Francois

thanks mate!

Thanks for sharing this! It should have been a great moment (meeting Mr. Stern, seeing the starcalibre,...)

Thank you for sharing. It is a great report. Please may i share a few more pic of 3448 3448 with the event magazine 3448 with the legend 27-460Q caliber 3448 with his cursin (3449)...  

Nice report. Glad you got to attend the luncheon. TR

Nice write up - thanks! There's a nice article about Mr. Sterns 3940 in the Patek Magazine Vol II, Number 11 2008.