Patek Philippe

These are all WG models. From left to right, they are 3998g, 3445g, 3558g, and 3514g. Only the 3998 is hand-wound, while the other three models are equipped with the famous automatic movement 27-460. 3998g equipped with the manual-winding movement 310SC. ...  

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and still trying to hunt down a nice 2551 or a 3443! So I admire your exquisite taste! Here’s a champagne dial 3445j. Agree it is a perfect daily and a pleasure to wear on the wrist. Great value still today for a wonderful timepiece with the outstanding 2...  

As I generally prefer hand-wound watches, the 3998 feels appealing, but, aesthetically, I like the 3445 quite a bit. Thanks for sharing. Best, Emmanuel

Personally, I have no problem with automatic white gold date Calatrava. 😄 ...  

Wish they were just a bit more unpopular ;-)

Do they get equal wrist time ?

I really enjoy seeing the variety of lugs and bezel profiles across these references — it’s a reminder of how much personality Patek could pack into a restrained Calatrava design. The 3558g’s bold hands are such a nice contrast to the more classic look of... 

But am particularly fond of 3558

Yes, a lot of collectors don't like date on the dial. But, the manufacturers respond to market demand. The average client wants; automatic, date, and some basic water-resistance.

Really nice Pateks! My issue would be when servicing, and possibly in need of parts, do collectors take these type vintages to a qualified watchmaker who don’t have access to Patek parts or do you pay up for authorized servicing? Thanks.

If he can't handle it, and when he advised me that he could do this myself, but that I should take it to the manufacturer just to be sure, I ask Patek Philippe to repair it through an agent. It's quite expensive, and At that time, I was surprised at how e...