Ref. 3448J for Alan Banbery
Alan Banbery was appointed the Director of Sales for the English-speaking Territories in 1965 where he did much to develop Patek Philippe’s position in the market. In addition to this, he also did much to guide Patek Philippe’s commitment to the preservat...
What a treat
Just a spectacular piece for so many reasons you generously detail above! Thanks for sharing!
You are lucky to have seen it in person...
...let alone try it on. It appears that the leap year has not been set properly?
A very special piece. I think of the 3448 an one of my grails…
So for me, this piece is extremely interesting and desirable. I have seen pictures before and knew the story but it’s the kind of special thing that is so. Ice to be reminded of. Thank you for a great post.
Sorry to burst your bubble but I stated a "second hand" not a "seconds hand".
In hindsight I should have stated "another hand" instead. Do pardon the confusion.
Thank you so much
For posting this! I have never seen such a clear picture of Alan’s watch. What a beauty!
The hand is not in the correct position.
The hand is suppose to move 1/12 of 90 degrees over a year.
Thanks for the interesting background story !
This piece is very lovely and so unique ! For the seconds hand, is it hidden under the date hand in the photo ?
I stated that it is a "second hand" as in 2nd, not "seconds".
Do pardon the confusion.
Thank you very much for this scholarly and thought provoking post. Of the Senza Lunas I have seen in person or in photographs,
the Banberry is for me by far the most complicated and compelling. The others simply have a blank where the moon would be and accordingly no leap year cycle indicated and no 2d hand. And thanks for pointing out the functionality of that 2d hand the functi...
