Dear Patekaholics,
The first thing I have to say is....if you can....you must go to the Grand exhibition, it was unbelievable, pieces from the museum you would have to go to the museum to see, rare art crafts, watchmakers, the Grand Chime...where do I begin???
The morning started with an address from Msr Thierry Stern, welcoming everyone and followed by an address from Mr Mark Hearn, CEO of Patek in the UK. Mark Hearn was clearly extremely proud of the event being held in London and of all the hard work that his staff had put into getting the show off the ground. As a Londoner, I wont feel ashamed in admitting it was a particularly proud moment. I have often felt that the Swiss have neglected us in London, but Patek have blown my socks off as we say here.
Bravo Patek, bravo Rhone Products and most of all bravo to London
One room Mark Hearn singled, for its unique Britishness was the Royal room, and it is an absolute must-see.
Now on to some vintage.......some of the most important wristwatches ever made, and my favourite watch ever, the Doctors watch
The first wristwatch perpetual calendar.
Then there was the modern collection, a visual extravaganza of art and watchmaking prowess.
Now the wait is over...the special editions for the Grand Exhibition:
We start with the cloisonné enamels, 10 pieces of each version.
Then the pocket watch and dome clock.
Now for the special edition Officer watch collection:
WG, 80 pcs mens auto
WG 80 pcs mens perpetual
WG 10 pcs mens minute repeater
RG 3 pcs ladies minute repeater
80 pcs ladies officers watch
The Grand Exhibition is simply phenomenal, and if you can visit, its a must.
Best,
Imran