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The Last Emperor’s Patek Philippe: History in the Making

Step into history and witness the remarkable journey of Puyi’s wristwatch, an artifact that carries the weight of a bygone era. This iconic timepiece, belonging to the legendary emperor, will soon go under the hammer at Phillips auctioneers, and its story is truly captivating. Georgy Permyakov, Puyi’s Russian translator, was entrusted with preserving the memories […]

Christie’s Rare Watches May 2023 Auction Featured a Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany Blue, Gérald Genta with Royal Provenance, F.P Journe Resonance, De Bethune and Much More

There were many surprises in the Christie’s Rare Watches auction in Geneva on May 13. Some satisfying, some disappointing. At a preview held by Christie's in late March and early April during the Watches & Wonders show in Geneva, Alexey Kutkovoy was able to see and examine several lots in detail. Here are a few of the results that caught his eye.

Introducing the New Patek Philippe Aquanaut Collection

Top 10 Most Popular Articles Of 2022 On Quill & Pad As Read by You: Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, (Relatively) Affordable Watches, And More!

As read by you, here are the top ten most viewed articles (plus a bonus one) on Quill & Pad this past year. There are a few favorites and a few surprises. Drum roll, please: in no particular order, our top ten most viewed articles of 2022 were . . .

We’re Not Just Getting New Nautiluses, Patek Philippe Unveils New High Complication Chronographs

Patek Philippe Introduces the Perpetual Calendar Monopusher Rattrapante Ref. 5373P “Destro”

Patek Philippe Introduces the Nautilus Ref. 5811G and Two New Versions of Cult References

The History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus

Introducing the Patek Philippe ref. 5470P 1/10th Second Monopusher Chronograph

The First Wristwatches From Breguet, Hermès And Patek Philippe Were Made For Women – Reprise

Early American historian and Harvard professor Laurel Thatcher Ulrich titled her 2008 book 'Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History.' Ulrich would probably be very interested to know about three famous Swiss and French brands whose very first wristwatches were made for – and in a way by – women. Their watches have made history as some of the first examples of wristwatches in history, too.

Introducing the Ref. 5750 Patek Philippe “Advanced Research” Minute Repeater

Auction Watch: Patek Philippe 1518 “Pink on Pink” Sells for US$9.57m

Widely regarded as the best “pink on pink” 1518 ever to emerge, the ref. 1518 once owned by Prince Mohammed Tewfik A. “T.A.” Toussoun of Egypt lived up to expectations and then some, having just sold at Sotheby’s in New York for US$9.57 million including fees. While almost 300 ref. 1518s were produced, only about fifth of them were in pink gold, with the majority in yellow gold. And just 14 are “pink on pink” with salmon-toned dials matched with a pink gold case. The 14th “pink on pink” ref. 1518 known, this was consigned by the heirs of the late prince, who passed away earlier this year aged 95. He was a first cousin to the the last King of Egypt, Farouk I. The prince pictured in the 1970s The prince was the original owner of this ref. 1518, which he bought on July 25, 1951 according to the certificate that accompanied the watch – which makes it the only “pink on pink” ref. 1518 with its original certificate. The watch remained in his possession since then, seemingly hardly worn, explaining its near-pristine condition. All those factors combined to create a tremendous interest from bidders, almost a dozen of them, all on the phones with Sotheby’s representatives. Bidding was easy and enthusiastic at the start, with one bidder making a million-dollar jump from two to three million, presumably in an attempt to deter the competition. It didn’t work and though there were just a handful of bidders past the five-million mark, the proceedings contin...

Patek Philippe Introduces the 5204 Perpetual Calendar in Rose Gold with Slate Gray Dial

3 Vintage-Inspired Pilot’s Watches For The Serious (And Less Serious) Aviator From Patek Philippe, Zenith, And Breitling – Reprise

Pilot’s watches rank among the most successful of all watch genres, owing their strong popularity to an unmistakable design with an instrument-like look resulting from over 100 years of history as a technical aid in the cockpit. Modern pilot’s watches still exude this spirit of adventure and audacity, and here are three prime examples from 2018.

Davide Parmegiani and the Legend of the Patek Philippe Platinum ref. 1415 HU

The Making of an Instant Icon: Patek Philippe Reference 5236P In-Line Perpetual Calendar

Breaking News: Thierry Stern Announces a Change of Heart About Patek Philippe Archive Extracts

Introducing the Patek Philippe Ref. 5236P In-Line Perpetual Calendar

Patek Philippe 5370 In Platinum With Blue Grande Feu Enamel Dial

Introducing the Production Version of Patek Philippe’s 5303R Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Patek Philippe Announces Closure of All Manufacture Sites

International Women’s Day Special: The First Wristwatches From Breguet, Hermès And Patek Philippe Were Made . . . For Women – Reprise

Early American historian and Harvard professor Laurel Thatcher Ulrich titled her 2008 book 'Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History.' Ulrich would probably be very interested to know about three famous Swiss and French brands whose very first wristwatches were made for – and in a way by – women. Their watches have made history as some of the first examples of wristwatches in history, too.

1944: Patek Philippe Ref. 1591, first Water Resistant Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch

It’s a leap year, and in the run-up to that special day Feb 29, Revolution takes a look at some of the Perpetual Calendars that mattered.

Throwback Sundays: Six alternative high end sporty watches to the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1a

We explore six watches to blow the stash of money in your piggy bank fund in anticipation of a PP Nautilus 5711/1a, as you are possibly never gonna get one.

The Entire History of Patek Philippe’s Perpetual Calendars

Revolution founding editor Wei Koh’s detailed, retrospective guide to the perpetual calendar movements of the exclusive Swiss maison.

Review: Mean and Green – The Patek Philippe Aquanaut “Jumbo” Ref. 5168G in Khaki Green

Another Ref. 5168G is born, making it only the second variant of this relatively new reference. Enter, the Aquanaut "Jumbo" Ref. 5168G in khaki green.

Is Patek Philippe going up for Sale? Not so fast…

Revolution Awards 2018: Best Women’s Watch ― Patek Philippe Ref.7150/250R-001 Ladies’ Chronograph

Once again, the global editors of Revolution weigh in on the best timepieces of the year, as well as the personalities that shaped the watch industry.

Revolution Awards 2018: Best Complication - Patek Philippe Nautilus  Perpetual  Calendar Ref. 5740/1G

Once again, the global editors of Revolution weigh in on the best timepieces of the year, as well as the personalities that shaped the watch industry.

Patek Philippe’s Most Elegant Perpetual Calendar: The 3448