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Hi š All, a recent GTG had me seeing (and wearing) one of the 30 pieces LE MR ! It is none other than
the 1938P !
This piece is an heirloom from a big and loyal Patek collector. Naturally he has a strong relationship with the Stern family and admires this watch. I am happy for him and his next generation(s) !
Interestingly it was the eventual heir that allowed me to inspect this watch, knowing that yours truly (the self-proclaimed enamel addict/slave) would salivate over its grand feu miniature painting on enamel. According to the Patek, this dial has "a tiny picture built up in small deft touches āfruit of one of the precious rare handcrafts that the manufactureās honorary president has taken such care to nurture."
The picture is a sensitive points for many forum members and I can understand why. On the wrist, the silhouette of Mr. P. Stern is quite subtle. The case is well constructed and the āofficerā back cover is a delight to open.
Mr. "Heir" was a good sport and allowed me to pull the lever after setting the watch at 12:59. Though not particularly loud (it was a sizable room that we were in), the sounds were crystal clear and were music š¶ to my ears !
It is always a privilege to handle a MR and this one is way up there !
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Hi š All, a recent GTG had me seeing (and wearing) one of the 30 pieces LE MR ! It is none other than
the 1938P ! This piece is an heirloom from a big and loyal Patek collector. Naturally he has a strong relationship with the Stern family and admires this watch. I am happy for him and his next generation(s) ! Interestingly it was the eventual heir that al...
Thanks for sharing candid pics of the 1938P, Gordon! . . .
. . . as an admirer of the brand and respectful of the manufacture, I can only bow to the owner of this reference. Art
Thanks for sharing
It's definitely a piece of art. But that's how it is with art. It doesn't suit every taste. This watch is not beautiful at all in my opinion. But at least it's rare.
Thanks Gordon, for your nice post
Itās a rare privilege to get to handle such a watch. Interesting comment on the volume.
Yes Christian, irrespective of how one feels about the dial, handling this MR was
a different kind of experience
Thanks very much for sharing
I would love to see an edition with Thierry Stern, for the response.
Thank you for sharing this special piece!
I wonāt write a novel about how much I understand this watch, but I can tell you that if I would be lucky to own such watch, I promise to wear it in short sleeves, even in the brutal cold New York winter!!! š¤£
Haha...in such situation, you should have went to
Henri Stern & Watch Agency and pleaded your case !
This is certainly a masterpieceā¦
And it certainly must have been a fantastic experience! However, I think this is only for the die hard fans who have already other Patek repeatersā¦. Cheers, Dirk
Such an intriguing piece.
I'm sure it has been very nice handling it. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. This watch is absolutely bonkers.
The dial is a work of art. The breguet numerals are just perfect. The hunter case back is pure class. And then thereās the movement - just pure perfect. Youāre very lucky to be able to handle this beauty. Congratulations.
For me the enamel addict/slave, seeing the enamel dial and
pulling the slider were simply amazing !
Yes, an amazing piece, especially with
Breguet numerals and pomme hands which are so delicious š!
I think he's asking us to delete his own post.
He may have typed something and then deleted it out.
No worries galt ! WPS is all about sharing in a
cordial manner. Please share your thoughts with us !
I know there are different opinions re this reference.
But when you think of it as an homage, itās truly special. Thank you for sharing.