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Size of certain models.....
It is well known that Patek started to make 'larger' watches only recently and 33-35 mm was their bread and butter for many years.
Sometimes (not sure when exactly - I guess it will depend a lot on my luck while searching) - I would like to own Patek
that was made the year I was born (1965).
I know that we have some vintage guys here with a lot of knowledge.
Can anyone recommend a reference from that era that it at least 36mm (or larger) in diameter or am I out of luck as they
did not even make anything as big as 36mm back then?
Having Rolex Day-Date and Datejust I know for fact that 36mm is the smallest size watch I want to own, so if Patek
never made anything in mid ‘60s at least 36mm - I guess I am out of luck :-(
(Not long ago I saw absolutely gorgeous vintage PP that had two tone dial with Breguet numerals (similar to 5196P).
I do not know the reference, but it was lovely. Unfortunately I think it ws only 33 or 34 mm.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
M.
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