A small but fantastic improvised GTG in Paris.
Between trains and planes, work and writing reviews, there is always some place for some fantastic encounters. Encounters with some great people, such our dear Franco and his friends, Pablo and Simon, both musicians at the Paris Conservatory, encounters w...
Great review of two historic marvels, Nicolas
I am afraid my technical knowledge will not be the contribution I can add to this thread...but count me as part of the keen audience!
Actually all 4 of these watches are magnificent...
Not sure which "category" packs a greater punch - the Pesaux 260s or that fantasic anti-magnetic pair. I've never seen that Patek reference until now. I would happily wear any of the 4 you posted. Darren
Manual Chronometers and School watches are hard to beat.
In fact, there are few watches, in my book, that can compete with them. Vintage Chronographs, such as the 13 ZN, maybe? And some great Military Watches, such as the JLC Mark 11, the Longines Weems 48 mm ? AND, some pocket watches, which had a superb, exem...
Thank you Nicolas, the bells have been generous!
Hi my friend, You had a great week end apparently. What a gorgeous quatuor you got, and what a pair of chronometers. This is clearly a dream for a collectors (and what a relief to be already half way). The 3417 is a dream watch althoug I still prefer the ...
You know my position, here, Jerome.
I am a big fan of the JLC Geophysic, and I dream about adding this Patek in my collection. I recently discovered the fatal appeal of the " School Watches "... Too. As for the brands,and the re editions, yes, I think they should pay some interest to these ...
Some infos about 3417
Ciao Nicolas, Great post of 4 incredible wrist watches. As you know, I'm a 3417 fan and since I bought it, I started collecting informations, and writing reviews about it. Unfortunately my 3417 review (as you known) is only into Italian still, but I'll be...
Some other 3417's movement closer scans
Here are some other scans of the movement:...
Mille Grazie, Marco!
It seems that I read somewhere ( but I am enable to remember where ) that the 3417 was resistant to 400 Gauss... Anyway, that fits the bill, for me. Thanks for these superb scans, and this very interesting an impressive work you did on this watch which is...
List of watches
Hi Marco, I was wondering what the red and green referenz numbers mean on your list. I saw one of those in a shop but your criteria does not match the dial I saw.
Thank you Nicolas....
I love the Geophysic, it was love at first sight when you showed it to me in Paris, un petit bijoux, the simplicity and those hands!!!! I am waiting for a "tribute to" at 38mm. Kind regards from Down Under Francois
Playing with a cult watch is always a dangerous game...
And somstimes, it is worth doing nothing than " massacring " a cult... Best, Nicolas
Thank You for pictures and write up.....
about these wonderful watches.I know some have views against reissues, but for me if I can only get an reissue like the JLC Geophysic. I prefer the looks of the Geophysic over the PP. I would happily wear it proudly just like my TT Deepsea. Trust you are ...
Thanks for your input, Dreamer. A Tribute of the Geophysic would be great, AND
A modern 3417 too... After all, the Patek modern production is very strongly linked to the Heritage, don't you think? Best, Nicolas.
this is as elegant as watches get...
...in my book, at least. I am stunned by this post - THANK YOU! all four Pieces, are extremely elegant and touch upon a collection theme that is boiling in my mind. Chronometric performance combined with ,Style in Design, Size, Materials - all factors com...
Work and real life first, my friend.
Will post on the JLC forum somehting in May, related to what you know. All the best, Nicolas
Cant wait , Nicolas :-)
Very exciting ;-) Take Care my friend Christian ( in transit)
Great GTG! :)
All four watches looks awesome! Thank you for sharing. As you know the Antimagnetic is a theme I am very interested in... Both the 3417 and of course the Milguss are Grail watches for me! In addition to the Blancpain FF and Omega Railmaster that you point...
IWC 666, of course, is in the list of amagnetic watches.
But I woudl say that the JLC and the Patek are above the mob, if I may say... And, as you know, I am also on the hunt for an Omega CK 2914: One stone, two birds: One, for the amagnetic thema, the other as it is a nice Omega I want to get. Best, my friend....
How about an Inge ref. 866 instead?
Ciao Nicolas you know it has been a pleasure to meet you in Paris ... mu Geophysic is in 18K yellow, so the comparison with my 3417 is not nearly as stricking as with yours ! May I talk of my little perversion? I do hate Dauphine hands with all my heart, ...
Ciao, Franco.
you have am amazing collection, my friend, with some greatissime pieces. The 3417 uis one of them, for sure, as well as your YG Geophysic. As for the 866, I wondered why you rpeferred it to the 666, now I understand. We should do these informal GTGs more ...
great post, Nico...
... very informative post and never thought to compare Geophysis and amagnetic PP and link to their root. very interesting and learnt new knowledge. thank you indeed! stefan
What a gorgeous Patek
What have you done, Nico, lit a flame that will be hard to extinguish. Curses!!
It is a long time, my friend, that the fire has been declared.
As to extinguish it, I am not hurry... I enjoy every minute of the hunt... Best, my friend. Nicolas