Like Father, Like Son - and Vice Versa! | Patek Philippe

Like Father, Like Son - and Vice Versa!

Earlier this year I acquired a gorgeous Patek 5056 P, which I love and wear almost almost every day. My father, now in his mid-70s, used to be "into" watch collecting when I was a kid but mostly more "modest" names and pieces he'd find at local antique shows ("we had no internet back in those days!"). Seeing my watch and interest in the hobby, however, clearly re-kindled his own interest. When I showed him a listing for a gorgeous rose gold Patek 3940 that came up for sale over the weekend, he pounced on it almost immediately. He just sent me this picture of it on his wrist, and needless to say, I'm very excited for him - and proud of the "old" man. My mom thinks both of us are insane, of course...
If the slogan is true, that you merely look after a Patek for the next generation, then I guess my 16 year old son is going to be in pretty good shape someday when it comes to HIS watch collection if he plays his cards right...!

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That is a great story. Thank you for sharing it.

By: Bill : August 23rd, 2016-18:00

Best of health to you and your father and obviously the up and coming mini you - future collector. Bill

3940 is a great piece, congratulations

By: S.Song : August 23rd, 2016-20:08

I wrote about my 3940 and its importance awhile back Big big congrats to your Dad who has excellent tastes!

Its good your dad bought a Patek.

By: geross : August 23rd, 2016-22:30

Grand complication. Its about time he enjoys life. Let go of deprivations of the past. At 70s he must fill the void of his desires. I am very happy about your tale. I know some people who are well off yet they buy poor watches cause there wives wont let t...

Congrats to you both on teaming up and enjoying the same passion ! An inspiring story which hopefully will inspire your...

By: GLau : August 23rd, 2016-22:34

son to become a Purist someday and wife to understand the "craziness" of the three generations. LOL ! Enjoy your time with these pieces. Cheers, Gordon

I love your story...

By: Mike H : August 23rd, 2016-22:39

...it sounds like a fairy tale, in perfect line with the Patek moto for the next generation... Indeed 2 great pieces, 5056 and 3940 are not only iconic but both very versatile and easy to wear in many circumstances (apart from doing sport ) and they compl...