Patek Philippe - Patek and (Wempe / Tiffany pieces)

Patek and (Wempe / Tiffany pieces)

I know this subject has been discussed in the past; but I wanted to share some of my opinions and see what other colleagues think.
I am personally not in favor of Tiffany (or for that matter, any other end retailer) putting their logo on the watch dial. I find it equivalent to car dealer putting their names on license plate frames )) I feel this hold true for most regular production pieces.
On the other hand, there have been especially designed pieces / dials for some very special / favored retailers (pp 5125 Wempe edition, and pp 5150 Tiffany edition come to mind); which in my opinion are truly special, and probably rightfully so end up commanding a premium for the special association, provenance, rarity, limited production, and (tongue in cheek) appreciating in value.
Would love to hear what others think. Thanks

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By: uhren2 : October 9th, 2012-08:22

5125 wempe is my favorite patek, so good

I also think this adds unnecessary clutter. I steer away from Tiffany dials. however

By: Puffy : October 10th, 2012-09:15

i think Tiffany is a great brand and make some beautifully designed pieces. I have bought many nice things for my partner there and it's always a nice shopping experience. Unlike other jewellery retailers they don't just show you what they think you can a...

What is (somehow, sometimes) "ok" for vintage ...

By: small-luxury-world : October 10th, 2012-12:00

is a NoGo for new ones, at least for me. As my grand aunt used to say: "I already paid for it, why should I accept advertising from them?" Oliver

todays marketing gimmick

By: hewitgar : October 15th, 2012-08:54

Tomorrows special auction catalogue pieces! I agree with your position and that of your great aunt. It seems odd on a new watch. But ok on a 2499! Gary

I love them!

By: jonrus : October 10th, 2012-17:11

I think they're so special. However, these were also made in different times, when pieces are affordable and allocated to "regular collectors", unlike the current climate.

Why not just buy a Tiffnay's watch?

By: VIP : October 10th, 2012-20:38

maybe that's the idea? maybe

Please don't shout on me !

By: Mike H : October 11th, 2012-14:31

No I am not specifically a fanatic of signed dials, but it happens by chance that 2 of my watches have Wempe and Tiffany signature on the dial. One is a very discrete signature on a quite understated watch. I just love it (5125 R Limited Edition 125 pcs m...

Love that Tiffany Rolex, Mike.

By: masterspiece : October 11th, 2012-16:46

Maybe not so much with the wide Wempe typeface, though, but gotta love that 5125. I don't mind a double logo as I, too, have a Tiffany signed Patek. I am also a designer so I can appreciate any design that is still aesthetically pleasing. When it is discr...

Love the 5125R!

By: bulliondesk : October 15th, 2012-08:27

One of my favorite Patek dials. So beautiful! More pictures pleeeeease. ;)

Pictures of 5125R requested: here you are!

By: Mike H : October 15th, 2012-13:26

Change of bracelet exercise: Yes indeed, this watch is a beauty: the quite discrete Wempe signature is certainly not harming the perfect design of the dial, and the case design so perfect with fluid lines: But the back side also is a beauty with the 315 S...

beautiful pics of a beautiful piece

By: abe : October 15th, 2012-16:14

Thanks for sharing; used to own one in WG :-((((

Pleeease, stop it !

By: dirost : October 16th, 2012-09:13

Hi Mike, Are you such a nasty boy for re-posting pics of your Wempe ? As you allowed me to put it at my wrist for a while, I can say that this watch is just an absolute killer ! Classy, ultra classy, discrete but a visible beauty, balanced oh so beautiful...