Les Grecques (The Greeks)
Exploring Patek Philippe 's heritage is pure joy for me: I never cease to be amazed by each new discovery . So allow me to take you once again on this odyssey . My latest discovery: ref. 3775 , released in 1982 and named " Les Grecques ", that is, " The G...
Wonderful piece! 🙂👌
I like it's dimensions and details a lot, and don't recall seeing it before.... Thank you very much for bringing it to our attention, cheers, Filip
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, Filip,
I’m really glad this watch speaks to you too. Cheers, Emmanuel
I've never been much of a fan of Patek, partly because I never really cared about "dress" watches but these finds are absolutely stunning.
Day after day more and more beautiful designs from the past is mind boggling. I had no idea.
I’m glad some of these finds resonate with you, Blansky.
I find it quite remarkable that, although we have different tastes (as I am, unlike you, very much into dress watches) we find ourselves in common admiration for these timepieces with their truly unique design. This is really proof of their attractiveness...
I'd probably say my interest in rectangular watches from the past (or present) is part of it, and not because they're dress watches (fit under the cuff) but due to their interesting designs.
Often Art Deco. Probably moreso than round watches.
Yes, absolutely: rectangular watches,
especially Art Deco inspired, tend to have more interesting or innovative designs than round watches.
Of course then we come to the dilemma with rectangular watches. The fit. The size. Always seems more of an issues than with round.
You can have a sweet spot with round, take your pick 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 etc etc and you pretty much know how it will fit you. With rectangular it always seems more difficult to nail your size. And as I mentioned on another post, that for some reason when ...
The detail in the case band and the buckle is exceptional. Modern deco?
Thanks for sharing this.
Interesting pattern you found Emmanuel !
Although interesting, the pattern is too refined for my taste. Perhaps this piece is called "The Greeks" in feminine form for a reason ?
I completely understand your mixed feelings.
I think the feminine only comes from the fact that the French word for watch (“montre”) is feminine. As the booklet shows, the men’s models were clearly distinguished from the women’s models. I personally find the case impressive and interesting but it’s ...
Not mine, unfortunately!
I haven’t even seen this watch in person, but would love to! Best, Emmanuel