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2 of the most important Pateks of the 21 century.......
This is what started it all for Modern Pateks in the 36mm + size group.
Forget lusting for a 57211 or an Aquanaut...... the precious metal complications were always what took my heart away.......
The complicated Patek was completely changed by the introduction of these 2 classic models.....The late 90s were a time for the introduciton of 2 very amazing Patek Philippe timepieces.......
The legendary 5035 (1996) and the 5110 (2000).
The 5035 was the world's first Annual Calendar...... before this time you either purchased a 3 hand date Patek or a Perpetual Calendar.
The 5035 was groundbreaking, legendary and set the tone for the 21 century.
The reintroduction of the Patek WorldTime was literally amazing....... I was stopped in my tracks..... WOW - Patek had done it again.......
The 5110 was revolutionary in its day..... a massive size increase to 37mm, and flamboyant CROWN GUARDS!!!
Here are 2 pieces for my collection...... these are 2 compliations I can not part with...... (even for personal reasons)
Reference Guide
Explore the design evolution of Patek Philippe World Time watches: 1415, 2523, 5110, 5130, 5131, 5575, 5230. Discover links between vintage and modern references.
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2 of the most important Pateks of the 21 century.......
This is what started it all for Modern Pateks in the 36mm + size group. Forget lusting for a 57211 or an Aquanaut...... the precious metal complications were always what took my heart away....... The late 90s were a time for the introduciton of 2 very ama...
Your analysis is 100 % on point.
Good to read this in times of Instagram crazyness. Yep, these should be the hottest PP models. You love them not based on investment reasons, but for their historic significance. And they are from the days when Patek almost only made classic pieces. Thank...
Again?
Please note that I owned three (3) Ref. 5035 bought new from authorized dealers in the US. None could keep time with precision. All were sent back for adjustments to Stern, NY, all were returned running fast (over 10 seconds fast a day, up to 30 seconds f...
Uff. Bad. The one thing that really bothers me is the fact that your AD is not allowed to adjust, even if he indeed is a certified watchmaker.
So i had to live with +3 s/d (Ad/new), but your watches were really performing bad. What do you buy instead?
Rolex. And many others. But never bought another Patek. The ref. 5110, red gold, I had I also sold, and others. Didn’t like the way the time zone button ...
...felt: hard to action, wobbly, clunky... I still keep three Patek. Two with three hands and calendar, and one with two hands and 215 movement. I know a watchmaker in NYC that services them right. But I would never buy a Patek again. I’d much rather buy ...
Why would anyone care about resale value.
Watches are meant to be worn. They pay huge dividends in wearing enjoyment.
This is regrettable
Its always amazing how a 1000 dollar mechanical watch can keep time perfectly and some higher end stuff cannot
I think the 3940J should also be ...
... high on your list. It's really the watch that saved Patek Philippe. I believe it was Philippe Stern's personal choice to wear?
I think this watch carried the day for PP
Another reference which moved the goal post for them was the 3970 which brought Grand Complications to the mainstream in the mid-eighties.