Patek Philippe

Hello,everybody. I think that ref.2526 is one of the most elegant gentleman's watch that Patek has ever produced. This example is the 1st series?which was a much more costly manufacturing endeavor. It has synthetic beige enamel dial with applied indexes. ...  

is no cracks in the enamel and your's looks perfect! Beautiful.

I agree with you. It is the most important that the watch has a perfect dial (.....with no crack,hairline). The case is also in perfect condition. (never polised,sharp edge) Rated 98% (total)...  

...soft and timeless. Is Gruber the name of the retailer? To me, at the risk of sounding like a philistine, the case side profile reminds me of the Rolex Oyster case, but the crown, oh my, the crown. How elegant. I think I actually prefer it to the Calatr... 

...it is Gubelin the retailer.

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I'm always interested what the owners feel about the fragility of the enamel dial. It seems like all emphasis are being placed on the perfection of the dial...meaning it must not have any hairline crack or blemish. Doesn't this put alot of pressure on the... 

If you plan to keep it forever, then why not wear it? If you bought it as an inv vestment then good luck . . .

The question has nothing to do with investment. I don't know why topic/discussion in Patek forum tends to easily lead to the word 'Investment' :-( Please read again. I'm just wondering how an owner feels about wearing such 'fragile' beauty. If the dial di... 

I usually wear the slightly cracked one and I am keeping the perfect ref.2526 to the safe-deposit box of a bank. googaa

What a beautiful series 1 example! A classic and one of the most elegant dress watches ever made IMHO. The enamel dial certainly adds much appeal to it, and I confess first of all it’s the dial that really caught me in love. Regarding the fragility of the... 

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beautiful of all Pateks and this is no exception. Thanks for sharing.