Mark in Paris

The article discusses the Patek Philippe 5930G, which combines World Time and Chronograph complications similar to the 1415-1 piece ordered in 1940. The dial is designed for optimal legibility, while

Gentlemen, This is a theme that comes on the table quite frequently: which chronograph do we prefer between the 5070 and the 5170 references? I won't give an answer to that question (if ever there is

reposted - had share Bill Hi everyone, Baselworld 2016 will be showing its nose in a month or so and, as it is also an important year for the Nautilus line, I thought it would be interesting to have a

Nota: original post updated _______________________ It seems that a new Richard Mille RM70-01 Tourbillon is on its way as the brand has announced a partnership with former F1 champion (4 titles) Alain

Hi everyone, As I said before, Patek Philippe watches are often about details, many decoration elements that add a lot to a watch’s appeal. These are usually the ones we don’t look at directly or don’

Hi everyone, Patek Philippe has just launched a new format for its website, here: It has been implemented to be more user-friendly with the modern devices like smartphones of course, as more than 50%

Hi everyone, I have tried this model we don't see nor read much about, a while ago and think it deserves a proper post. The 5296, 5396 and 5496 references (resp. 3 hands, Annual Calendar and Perpetual

Hi everyone, I've just seen the pictures of the HM8 in its unique OnlyWatch 2017 version, so let me share them here. The image on the upper side was drawn by Cassandra Legendre who is a classical ball

I noticed on RM's website a few recent models I didn't pay attention too lately, I thought I could share them today. RM11-02 Ceramic "Japan" edition: RM11-02 NTPT "Asia" edition: RM030 Blue Ceramic EM

Hi everyone, Finally, I could handle most of the novelties that were presented during Baselworld 2017 and make a first feedback to start with. It was already ready but with work and holidays I waited

Dear PuristS, As the reports of the exhibition and the exhibition itself wind down, I would like to take a moment to remember special people and moments that made this all possible. As you know, Patek

July 19, 2017: post bumped for this year as I imagine it is still useful Best, Mark ____________________ Hi everyone, Many of us, at least from the northern hemisphere, will have the opportunity to pl

Hi everyone, I posted some thoughts lately on Baron's 5070 vs 5970 thread and maybe this wasn't the best place to put it (sorry Joe), so I copy it here and take it off his post (I'll add the first ans

Dear Purists, As you expected, here are the novelties that Patek Philippe has presented in the context of the "Art of Watches Grand Exhibition" held in New York this year from July 13 to 23 at Ciprian

Hi everyone, As every year, Richard Mille is a sponsor of the Voiles de St-Bart regatta and have been releasing fantastic pictures of the event. The brand has has also opened its first boutique in the

Dear all, Next to the recap article of the whole Baselworld 2017 collection I posted (here, ), I wished to put forward, in different threads, a few important novelties that Patek Philippe has release

Dear all, Patek Philippe has just unveiled the new 2017 collection! As usual, we’ll all discover what we might have expected or sometimes be surprised by unplanned models. This will be the appetizers

Hi everyone, In 2016, a new version of the 5164 Aquanaut Travel Time was unveiled by Patek Philippe in rose gold to accompany the steel version introduced in the collection in 2012. The Aquanaut is we

I have a couple of questions for you and especially if you have been able to hold one of those 2 watches. As you know, I like the 5960 reference a lot. The thing is that I think the Platinum versions

Hi everyone, One of the main events from last year's Baselworld fair was the launch of the new Perpetual Calendar reference: Patek Philippe 5327 . The previous generation reference 5140 has been in th