Dear Friends, let me (officially) share the joy of the latest addition to my Patek collection, ref. 5088/100P....an in-catalog Rare Handcraft first introduced in 2015, which features a stunning engraved dial (and case, and buckle)! This beauty in a sense ...
And as a bonus, here's Boccadasse (though it's hard to spot on the wrist) with some blue eels.... Also good for the office, the way I finance my Pateks! ;-)) ...
Iβm glad you finally brought it home. Itβs an amazing piece (and might well be discontinued sooner than later). I also already thought about putting a red or yellow strap on which will change its look completely. As for your question, I obviously got a pe...
Warmest congratulations on such a feat! My favorite? This engraved platinum volute pattern. Itβs traditional, yet modern and edgy at the same time. Pair with that yellow strap, and youβre hitting out of the ballpark! Looking forward to your Fall reveal!!!...
Looking forward to my next piece as well, almost certainly to be picked up in December (I leave for the US on August 18, which is too early for this allocation)....Let's only say that I'm hoping for an aquatic Christmas! ;-)) [And no, I have NO intention ...
A sincere and big congratulations on this new addition FabR ! Each technique is indeed special and itβs unnecessary to compare as they all deserve respect and appreciation. Wear them all in good health. P.s. this new addition is imho a little more special...
complete your collection ! Naturally as the enamel addict/slave, I love Cloissone enamel dial, just like the one Anita Porchet and team did for the Henri Rousseau enamel lion π¦ ! ...
My personal favorites are the engraved and the marquetterie pieces. Speaking of which, I just came home yesterday from a few days in Genova, with an obligatory visit to Bocadasse. Cordiali saluti, Daniel ...
Congratulations on a perfect acquisition. This has been a favorite for the longest time, along with the Ellipse version. I look forward to many more pictures, including with new strap! Thank you for posting this great piece.
I anticipated that you were getting this piece after the information you shared some weeks ago. For me this is the one I would pick - and as you know I am still pondering on it. With currently 8 other pieces incoming over the next 12-16 months I would rat...
If I let this one go, it wouldn't come back! And very, very frankly, I find it on a different level than the new engraved GE in G gold (both have the same movement.......). Production is also very limited, way less than the 5131 series, I can tell you tha...
Itβs really difficult to decide on a favorite technique. Itβs easier to decide on my least favorite of these techniques and thatβs the miniature painting. Cloisonne enamel, wood marquetry and engraving/enamel are all interesting and if Iβd have to decide ...
I love the designs of the 5088/100P, very attractive without being too flashy. The fact that the case and buckle are engraved too is fantastic. It's very hard to choose a favorite among the types of rare handcrafts. I suspect cloisonne enamel may usually ...
So while I think it's an impossible exercise to compare these crafts in terms of difficulty or talent required, to be honest with you, wood marquetry was (personally) the one that impressed me the most when I studied the topic a bit, at least as an extern...
The rare handcraft is a great looking one with beautiful colors. This would be my choice. Hopefully I will share with you my new incoming!!! A new trend that will make my bank account sufferπ.
Congratulations on adding another beauty to your rare handcraft collection. I am hoping to add one of my own at some point if I am lucky enough to receive an allocation. Iβm not sure I have a preference in technique as they all really blow me away.
I am personably most drawn to the enamel and minitiature painting of Geneve Looking forward to see the 5088 with matching strap to your trousers How is the 5088 to read time on? looks difficult to me? BR Hans
I understand yellow alligators are not easy to come by though, so I'll have to be patient...π If I have to mention only one flaw of this watch, it's the presence of those two small hands on top of the engraved dial (I believe they indicate hours and minut...
Glad you decided on the 5088P. Of all the current and recent champleve enamelled references from Patek, including the 50th anniversary Golden Ellipse but short of the new Sky Moon Tourbillion in rose gold and brown champleve enamel, I think the 5088P Cala...
Patek itself might have in fact made my next watch a no-brainer, if the special allocation I'm expecting for the Fall is confirmed...With some luck, my #2 favorite watch will actually become a pretty spectacular companion to...the fishermen's borough of.....
and also the other exquisite and beautiful rare handcraft pieces you have. One will never get tired of looking at them and please keep them coming : ) Personally, I like all kinds of rare handcraft pieces as each of them represents a special position held...
The 5180 is indeed another special Patek reference, where engraving is pushed to the heart of the watch itself, and offers a beautiful, skeletonized interpretation of the 240 movement. However, while understandably most collectors are madly in love with P...
I believe the watch must feel extremely light and comfortable to wear given its thinness and lightness together with the mesh bracelet. Although it's a bit on the flashy side, I personally prefer the rose over the white gold version as the engraving seems...
Because I have a hard time choosing here. To choose would be hard but, here goes... 1- Enamel & miniature painting (always admired this one) 2- Wood marquetry (I am a sucker for wood species) 3- Engraving & black enamel (never seen one before but WOW!) 4-...
Definitely another reason for me to love this piece, the artists in charge of it frankly created a masterpiece! Here's perhaps a good angle to see the colors even better ;-) Cheers. ...