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How popular would a modern Patek Philippe Amagnetic be?
Not the only “tool” watch made by Patek Philippe, but perhaps the one that is most well-known and most deliberately marketed as a tool watch is the Reference 3417. This is possibly one of the most researched references amongst Patek Philippe Calatravas. It was one of the very first Calatravas to join my collection. Simple in design, yet distinctly functional with style.
In recent years, Patek Philippe has started to produce more “specialised” watches of this nature. For example the Pilot’s watch. I am curious, how popular would a modern rendition of the 3417 be amongst collectors? A modern steel amagnetic Calatrava? Of course, it doesn’t have to be in steel as some of the vintage amagnetics also came in gold. But in principle, do you think a modern re-edition of an amagnetic tool watch would be lukewarm, popular, hugely popular or off-the-scale popular. A Patek Milgauss if you like? 
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How popular would a modern Patek Philippe Amagnetic be?
Not the only “tool” watch made by Patek Philippe, but perhaps the one that is most well-known and most deliberately marketed as a tool watch is the Reference 3417. This is possibly one of the most researched references amongst Patek Philippe Calatravas. I...
I would love to see a re-edition of the Amagnetic, be it in A, G or P (no J or R please). IMO, it has much more charm and character ...
... than any of the current Calatrava models (special editions excluded). It would be a Calatrava I would consider for sure. Best, Volker
I think a steel would be great - any white metal
Though historically they did a Vintage a magnetic in yellow gold too.
Well, why not? In 2006 ( if I am correct ) Patek released a re edition of the 565, in steel. Why not a re edition of the 3417?
I would love to see that... Even if it would be the beginning of a delicious nightmare, as I would have to get the vintage and he original, so I would double the pain. For the moment, I am sticking to the 3417 as my first vintage Patek. And yours is in te...
I think it could happen
Though there is no shortage of different Calatrava options at the moment
I think it would do very well and also make the 3417 even more desirable.
I'm not a fan of re-editions in general, but this could be be an exception. Your 3417 is gorgeous! Best, Domenick
Thanks Domenick....
.....I think I would definitely be interested in the watch if they made one. Of course, one can never tell what it might be like, but as a concept it really appeals to me.
I really like these re-issues, not just this 3417, but in general, it lets me have a chance to "go back in time" and get the desirable but ...
very hard to get and break your bank kind of watches. Great example is the Speedmaster Trilogy. I'm sure this 3417 will also go crazy with the crowd, like the 300pcs limited Geneva boutique SS Calatrava. For a modern guy like me, who are lazy to hunt, unf...
I wonder why? Perhaps not yet?
It’s a lucrative business for those unethical “makers” who can pull it off. Maybe Patek, not just vintage Patek, with its records and archives, makes it harder to reproduce than Rolex where you cannot see or hard to judge even from the movements. Anyway, ...
Many with that view?
On this forum? Some. A few. Not many. The whole ethos of PuristS is knowledge.
Just my 2HRK..not that they worth anything :)
Hunt is fun...hunt is rewarding cos in the end you make a kill I had same problem around uncertainity and unfamiliarity but I decided to learn and read and observe and then again to learn and read and observe....and then again and suddenly fog lifted and ...
No, on the contrary, it’s ear and eye opening, Professor...
Thanks for chipping in. I’m still preferring brand new, unless it’s NOS, so maybe I’ll hunt for those 🙏🏻😁 Rgds Raymond
I am sure such a reedition would have a great success but...
...as for me I would still go for the vintage one. I know a welldone reedition is quite respectable (think of the JLC Geophysic...) but what I like in these ones is the charm of a piece that has a history and that has a soul ! Maybe I should evolve and co...
Count me in
White metal no more than 38mm please,A fantastic specimen you got here Joe. Best, Ahmed
Counter view-
Make no mistake . I would most likely try and get one of it was relaunched but I have reservations 1. It would not be similar to the original- size, dial configuration 2. It would not be the original- above and also the movement 3. I am a Purist ( purist)...
Like you, I would always prefer an original to a re-edition
Similarly, a re-edition would not have the authenticity that ticks the boxes for me. Having said that, I would see it as a fun Watch and one that would get a lot of wrist time as such.
No more or no less than any standard Calatravas
only when in steel and a bigger size it will get attention 37mm gold and there will be overstock pretty fast 41-42 mm steel and it will be popular and will have a big waiting list
Time only watches tend to wear quite big
I am also not too hung-up about watch size. For me, anything between 35-42 feels fine. On a time only steel, I would be delighted at 38-40mm.
38-40
Would definitely be acceptable But I’m pretty sure it would sell much better in a 41 or 42 than in a 38 mm case
I sincerely hope you know something more I do!
That would be wonderful and hopefully two versions: steel and platinum. If you have a good contact to the source, I would like to order both. Best, Kari