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Review: Le Monde en Cloisons – The Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5231J
Following the release of the Ref. 5230 in 2016, Patek Philippe introduces the new World Time Ref. 5231J with a cloisonné enamel center.
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The case, the dial, the Patek Philippe ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar
Editor’s note: You know heritage has moved from ‘trend’ to ‘the new normal’ when Patek Philippe (that most conservative of Swiss mavens) release what is, essentially, a heritage re-release, back in 2017 … Heritage is here to stay. What started as a trend intended to appeal to the hardcore collectors has slipped into the mainstream, … ContinuedThe post The case, the dial, the Patek Philippe ref. 5320G Perpetual Calendar appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Hands-On: Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts “Japanese Cherry” Pocket Watch
Contemporary Patek Philippe pocket watches are uncommon, and Rare Handcrafts examples – all of which are unique one-offs – are even more scarce. More objet d’art than portable timekeeper, only a handful are made each year. Sold at Sotheby’s late last year for almost US$290,000, the Rare Handcrafts ref. 982/159G “Japanese Cherry” pocket watch is a particularly delicate example of Patek Philippe’s enamelling. Rare Handcrafts pocket watches are often figurative or detailed in the extreme. This year’s line-up of pocket watches feature decorations that include a leopard, several landscapes, and a miniature of Vermeer’s The Wine Glass. The “Japanese Cherry”, on the other hand, takes a difference approach to its art; the decoration is simple yet vivid in colour and form. Unveiled in 2015, the “Japanese Cherry” watch was arguably the most important piece of the Rare Handcrafts collection that year, because the Japanese cherry motif formed the cover of the year’s catalogue. It’s a Lépine pocket watch, with the crown and sub-seconds arranged in a line (as opposed to a hunter movement that has them at right angles to each other). A plant synonymous with the country, the Japanese cherry produces the cherry blossom, or sakura, a cultural icon of Japan. On the watch branches of the cherry tree are depicted against a pale beige background. The branches are hand engraved in relief, with the individual cherries being bright red fired enamel with a g...
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Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!”
In the first episode of a new Time+Tide video series called ‘Every Watch Tells A Story’ - in which we ask people to choose a watch in their collection with a memorable backstory - Tom explains how he came to be the proud owner of a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, a watch that has had arguably more … ContinuedThe post Tom makes a case for waiting lists with the story of his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 – “I told the dealer what I wanted and he went, ha!” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Patek Philippe Debuts the Grandmaster Chime “Only Watch” in Stainless Steel
The subject of rumour since Baselworld 2019, the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime ref. 6300A-010 in stainless steel is finally official. Almost certainly on track to become the most expensive watch sold at auction in 2019, the ref. 6300A is a one of a kind watch variant of the most complicated Patek Philippe wristwatch ever made that was created for Only Watch, the biennial charity auction of unique timepieces sold to benefit a medical charity. Aside from the steel case – the Grandmaster Chime is ordinarily available only in white gold – both dials on each side of the watch are also unique. The dial on the front is made of 18k rose gold, and features a hobnail guilloche centre and blackened 18k gold Breguet numerals. “The Only One” is printed within the 12 o’clock sub-dial just to make it clear that this is, well, the only one for Only Watch. Also made of 18k gold, the reverse dial is black with rose gold-plated hands. The rest of the watch is identical to the standard version. The enormous 47.7mm case is reversible, but being in steel will be significantly lighter than the gold model. The case band is decorated with a hobnail guilloche engraved by a hand-operated rose engine Inside is the cal. 300 GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM, a hand-wound movement with 20 complications, including a grande and petite sonnerie, alarm, date repeater, and instantaneous perpetual calendar. Slated to go on the block on November 9, 2019 at Christie’s Geneva, the Grandmaster Chi...
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Leap year? No worries – 3 celebrities rocking the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G was unveiled at Baselworld 2018 to much fanfare, as it marked the debut of the perpetual calendar complication in the iconic Gérald Genta-designed watch. It still retains its signature looks, with the embossed blue dial, integrated bracelet and 40mm size. It’s also got a pleasing degree of heft … ContinuedThe post Leap year? No worries – 3 celebrities rocking the Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A
Editor’s note: One of the funny quirks of the English language is that there’s no word that rhymes with orange. Certainly, Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A doesn’t, but don’t let that fool you, because this (very) fine fellow, with its orange details and neon strap option, is as orange as the sunset over Miami … … ContinuedThe post Not your granddad’s Patek – the Aquanaut Chronograph Ref. 5968A appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: A Familiar Face – The Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A
Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A Patek Philippe is a high-end watch manufacturer synonymous with excellence. Two things it is famous for, among a myriad of other things, is the Nautilus sports watch and the annual calendar wristwatch. In 2016, Patek Philippe put two and two together and introduced the Nautilus Annual Calendar inRead More
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This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come
Editor’s note: To celebrate the Aquanaut’s 20th birthday in 2017, Patek Philippe released the enlarged (from 40 to 42.2mm) and quietly in charge Aquanaut ref. 5168G. a watch that remains a reminder of the collection’s youth. In more recent years, the model has struck confident new poses such as the ref 5968A chronograph, with its popping orange … ContinuedThe post This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world
So, this article is worth it for the image alone. Aside from the fact that Indy would never wear a 5711, it’s pretty perfect. The Patek Philippe hype is real. But beyond the sassy visuals, it’s a decent overview of the brand, its key models and how its watches are made, even if the why-they’re-in-for … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: How Patek Philippe became the most desirable watch brand in the world appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: Same Beast, Different Skin – The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Regulator Ref. 5235R
This year, Patek Philippe releases a new version of their annual calendar regulator timepiece. Enter, the Annual Calendar Regulator Ref. 5235R.
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Watchscapes: wallpapers of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A
Today's Watchscape exploration is a on the iconic and extremely difficult to obtain Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A in stainless steel.
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Review: Patek Philippe Ref. 5520P-001 Alarm Travel Time
Patek Philippe is unveiling a new self-winding grand complication that adds a 24-hour alarm to its exclusive Travel Time display with two time zones; the alarm signal is struck by a hammer on a classic gong. The new Ref. 5520P-001 Alarm Travel Time.
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Review: The Road Less Traveled – The Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A
Patek Philippe introduces a new calendar complication into its collection. We bring you our thoughts on the Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A.
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Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe Ladies’ Watches
At Basel, Patek Philippe unveiled a number of women’s timepieces that ran the gamut from functional everyday elegance to show-stopping glamorous.
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LIST: From simple to surprising and complex - our 3 Patek Philippe picks from Basel 2019
Let’s face it, the fair has been a bit of a mixed bag. There’s been a range of good, bad, and downright ugly watches lurking in these halls. I never expect to walk in the door and love everything, but as with most years I’ve certainly found a few odds and ends that grabbed my … ContinuedThe post LIST: From simple to surprising and complex - our 3 Patek Philippe picks from Basel 2019 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph: A Complete History
A detailed survey of Patek Philippe’s signature complication, the perpetual calendar chronograph.
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Live from Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe
We are at the Grand Madison with Patek Philippe. Kicking off with the 5235/50 R-001 regulator dial retail at S$68,300 in rose gold. 40.5mm, 10mm height. Day, date and moon. Ref 5905 Flyback Chronograph with Annual Calendar first launched in 2015 in plat, and now in RG. S$86,600. Next is the 5172 Chronograph. Handwound WGRead More
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New: Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar Ref. 5212A-001
Patek Philippe is taking a step forward with the addition of a weekly calendar that displays the current week number. Enter the Ref. 5212A-001.
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First Look: Patek Philippe at Baselworld 2019
Revolution manages to catch CEO of Patek Philippe, Thierry Stern on day 1 of Baselworld 2019 for a quick chat on this year’s novelties, as well as to crack open rumours of the brand being on sale.
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5970 - The Most Beautiful Classic Watch Ever Made
Patek Philippe’s Thierry Stern-designed 5970 represents generational change for the company and good investment value for the collector.
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Baselworld 2019: Patek Philippe Roundup
Even before the fair had formally started, all of Patek’s Baselworld 2019 novelties were already unveiled on their website. Here are some major pieces.
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Baselworld 2019: Introducing the Patek Philippe 5235R Annual Calendar Regulator
The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Regulator is a watch that stands out from the collection of timepieces offered by the maison due to its design and dial layout.
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Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Automatic
Patek Philippe unveils the Twenty~4 Automatic, the brand’s latest collection conceived exclusively for women.
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RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe may soon be up for sale
Gossip is one of the staples of SIHH and, as far as gossip goes, it doesn’t get much juicier than this. Bloomberg are reporting that Patek Philippe - one of the last great independently held watchmakers - may be considering a sale. Based on a note by analysts Berenberg, there’s industry talk of a sale, which would … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Patek Philippe may soon be up for sale appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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LIST: Andrew’s top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont
It’s lovely and ironic. We work with time every day, and yet we are no closer to mastering it. Here we are at the first major watch fair of the year, early in 2019, filming our personal favourites from the year before. While we are clearly late, the extra distance has provided more clarity. I … ContinuedThe post LIST: Andrew’s top 10 of 2018, including Patek Philippe, Seiko and Bremont appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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WATCHSPOTTING: Ellen, Patek, Omega and Ryan Reynolds
At this point it’s not news to state that Ellen DeGeneres is, in addition to being a talk show host par excellence, possessed of exceptional taste in watches. From vintage Daytonas to what appears to be most of Patek Philippe’s complicated catalogue, Ellen has some truly outstanding taste (I mean, seriously, when will she appear … ContinuedThe post WATCHSPOTTING: Ellen, Patek, Omega and Ryan Reynolds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Spot the Watch: Charlie Sheen and his Patek Philippes
Charlie Sheen is well known for his love of watches and affiliation to Patek Philippe. As we have never covered him before, here is Charlie and his Pateks.
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Corum Golden Bridge: Leading the Charge for Transparency
We have the Corum Golden Bridge to thank for initiating the trend towards transparency in watchmaking, in baring the watch movement to admiration and scrutiny.
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Review: Mechanical Elegance – The Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300
Patek Philippe introduces the new Twenty~4 Automatic - and with it comes drastic changes. We bring you the details and our thoughts on it.