Patek Philippe KunstWerkUhr Exhibition First Look

small-luxury-world · 2013-10-17T01:45:15Z

First live pictures from the Patek Philippe KunstWerkUhr exhibition, showcasing rare pieces and artisanal crafts. Discover collector reactions to new dials.

small-luxury-world shares initial live images from the Patek Philippe KunstWerkUhr exhibition, offering a first look at rare pieces and artisanal crafts. This post captures the excitement of a significant Patek Philippe event, providing a glimpse into both current production and museum-quality timepieces curated by Mr. Stern senior.

taken with iPhone

Much more to come in a few days.

If you have the chance to see the exhibition you should do it. 200 pieces from current production, some pieces never shown before, museums pieces selected by Mr Stern (senior), lots of crafts ... - a must see

Will go back now for the third time ...

Oliver

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2013-10-17 16:44:01

Key Points from the Discussion

The controversial blue dial of the Patek Philippe 5270G shown at the exhibition is not a replacement for the regular 5270G dial. The standard 5270G with its dark grey indexes and hands remains in the collection.
The new 5270G dial, if it is indeed a new version, exhibits an 'incoherence' with a 'strange dip' at the bottom of the seconds track, which some find inharmonious and inexplicable, suggesting potential design struggles at Patek Philippe.
The original design of the 5270G is preferred by some for its purity, simplicity, and sophisticated balance, with strong contrast between markers and hands, making the new blue dial appear 'dry' and 'flat' in comparison.
The Patek Philippe 5130 Munich edition, featuring a Bavarian flag reproduced in its guilloche pattern, is highlighted as a nice touch and a particularly appealing piece from the exhibition.
Some collectors express a preference for the new dial's aesthetic over the brushed iron-like dials in other Patek Philippe watches, while also anticipating future rose gold or platinum versions of the model.

The Discussion

Ornatus-Mundi

Oct 17, 2013

6 images...

of watches that could fill a collector's life with unprecedented pleasure! Thanks a lot for posting, Oliver. I like the first one a lot and it proves that things can be done which have been declared impossible before ;-) Any more info on it? Cheers, Magnus

bulliondesk

Oct 17, 2013

Thank you Oliver!

Much prefer the original 5270 dial.

Fricks

Oct 17, 2013

me too...

... Looks just ok, not waow. Though i prefer to judge when i see it live. The blue hand of the chrono looks really odd. Plus it looks like the dials is "dry", kind of "flat"... The brushed dial of our 5270G is much more interesting. Actually this one is competing with 5970G which is honestly nicer IMO

Myopiccoog

Oct 17, 2013

With all due respect

It looks like my 4 year old drew the tach on. The 27 and 5 on date wheel are brutal. I am ok, with the colors but, the blue second hand. The strap is what I have on my 5270G. Here is to a clean dial that absolutely pops with light. White or Blue?

Myopiccoog

Oct 17, 2013

Pics

Blue or White or Silver?

Fricks

Oct 17, 2013

The original 5270G is timeless...

... i am afraid that the new one might not hold the test of time. I think that the original design is more pure, simple and in the same time, sophisticated. Everything feels right at its place. Contrast with markers and hands are stunning, etc... ok, you must know all that. Btw, i got the strap of the 5070P on it. Works amazingly...

Patek Philippe KunstWerkUhr Exhibition First Look

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