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Mr Stern is at it again!!

 

In my last thread we indulged in our fantasy of owning any Patek Philippe timepiece from the current collection (excluding minute repeaters). The 5370P was the clear winner by a mile and rightfully so!!

Mr Stern is at it again.....

You receive a phone call at the break of dawn (Mr Stern is an early riser). As you wipe the cold from your eyes, you awake to the most joyful news!! Mr Stern personally invites you to choose any minute repeater (excluding Grandmaster Chime) in the current range compliments of our favourite Swiss watchmaker on ONE condition!!! Your rational for wanting to own this rare timepiece must be well thought out and display a level of knowledge worthy of such a gift, fail to give a comprehensive answer and Mr Stern, known for his attention to detail will not be too pleased and may chose to retract his offer. This is not a matter of value alone, although investment potential is an important consideration, your decision must include ALL factors. A good display of PP heritage and past references relating to your chosen timepiece earns bonus points.

Time to shine ladies and gentlemen, the gauntlet has been thrown!!


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First of all, he can't be earlier than me.

 
By: zabreg1 Mr White : August 22nd, 2017-07:29
Second, I would ask why he's calling at this ungodly hour. Third, I would want to buy my own to mark a special occasion, not a gift. That said, I will gladly take 5078P, black dial. Rational: the email dial, the case size and shape, the history. A perfect... 

5539

 
By: sham1 : August 22nd, 2017-08:24
I love the Breguet numerals, the wearable 37mm case and the bonus of having a tourbillon discreetly visible from the case back. Two of the of the revered complications. A minute repeater and a tourbillon for the price of a studio in London!! I would take ... 

I have an alternative scenario......

 
By: watercolors : August 22nd, 2017-08:42
I inherited several millions and decided to spend a couple of them on a minute repeater, so I call The Salon for a recommendation and to ask to send a private jet to pick me up. Best Edward.

I bought a PC...

 
By: Chimaera : August 22nd, 2017-10:36
....and they sent the jet! Fantasies can come true!

I suggest PP shall explain why they think their watches are valuable

 
By: Alex25 : August 22nd, 2017-09:25
The only thing that shall be proved by the owner is that he/she knows that it is a very fragile watch and should be cared for.

I'm sensing a lot of hostility....

 
By: Langeholic : August 22nd, 2017-12:44
The whole point of this tongue and cheek thread was for more experienced Purists (some of which are highly knowledgeable) to share their knowledge with curious Purists on the world of PP minute repeaters, which many collectors and industry professionals a... 

I agree Langeholic

 
By: Mark in Paris : August 22nd, 2017-13:58
A lot to learn and to love about MR, especially after the history and experience the brand has gotten in this field. Best, Mark

Go custom dial and case...

 
By: enjoythemusic : August 22nd, 2017-13:09
Anything 'off the shelf' may be nice, yet custom dial and case to my specs or no deal. Final offer. Bonus points if you go with multi-color enamel.

That's another enjoyable exercize :)

 
By: Mark in Paris : August 22nd, 2017-13:55
The thing is that I don't know much on MR watches and don't think I can really choose well. Anyway, for the poetic complication, its rarity and complexity, this is something I would love to get as long as we can use it often without reliability issues. So...  

Great shot of the 5339...

 
By: mdg : August 22nd, 2017-20:30
...didn't know about that one. I am a huge fan of that bezel. The ultimate stealth watch. Lovely.

Indeed, this "Clous de Paris" decoration is something I like too

 
By: Mark in Paris : August 23rd, 2017-15:30
It has a special charm that not everybody likes but that I enjoy very much. Thanks mdg Best, Mark

Thank you for the great shots!!

 
By: Langeholic : August 23rd, 2017-01:53
Mark, it seems not many purist know much about MR, hence why I wanted to open this discussion. The MR is what PP is best known for and what makes the brand so special. Understanding the MR is understanding an important element of horology and PP history. ... 

In the old days....

 
By: enjoythemusic : August 23rd, 2017-12:16
MR was great, but the watch industry has moved on. Chinese and others now offer MR so it really is not that big a deal as it once was. Today you want all-axis turbillion and not just on a plain flat plane. Hour and minute, make them jump or on some other ... 

Well, I agree that MRs are also a little easier to create today with the tools and computers we have

 
By: Mark in Paris : August 24th, 2017-15:04
Nevertheless, aside of the technical side, there is also the decoration (finishing), size (Patek are usually providing smaller cases), spirit and all the history and experience Patek has acquired that we find in a Minute Repeater. Some complex new display... 

You did well!

 
By: Mark in Paris : August 24th, 2017-14:47
Patek has released a very interesting and beautiful book about their MR models. The decoration, diversity, fine tunning is something the brand is very famous for. It is not just about producing a design that is duplicable with today's modern tools. The th... 

Hi Langeholic, great scenario for us to elaborate on it. Just to clarify, is the MR a...

 
By: GLau : August 23rd, 2017-17:37
gift or allocation ? Since the question relates to a repeater function, I would like to have the 5078 because it is a pure bred (only MR function), has an enamel dial, and is bestowed with lovely Roman numerals. Further it contains Patek DNA in terms of u...