Patek Philippe

Minute Repeater Alarm Reference 1938P-001 Patek Philippe launches a limited edition with an exclusive new movement in tribute to Philippe Stern To celebrate the 85th birthday of Philippe Stern, president of the manufacture from 1993 to 2009 and current ho...  

The good thing is that it's way out of my budget & even if it wasn't it's so unobtainable to be completely moot. I'll just enjoy the fact that they made it. Cheers JML

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Reminds of the movie poster “Godfather”. What a great watch, but an engraving on the back solely would have been perfect. It’s a pity…but comes from a son who loves and adores his great father. Mr Philippe Stern is a real gentleman. I had the pleasure to ... 

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Lenin would actually make some weird sense though, as he had quite a history with Geneva, as he lived there a few years before going full retard massmurderer in Russia.

It’s such an odd decision on PP’s behalf

This is something I could see as a memorial piece to commemorate someone who passed away. Doing it with the face of someone who's still living is just off in my opinion.

...sell the 30 with the profile at $1M apiece. Then do a 'regular' version at a mere $750k. Win-win : )

It is a marvelous timepiece both visualy and its mechanic characteristics is fantastic. A dial in black mail with those Breguet numerals is superb... but the face... mmm. May be they could do it inside the caseback with that nice inscription. Interesting ... 

Thank you for this detailed and extensive post. So many technical and aesthetic aspects to almost swoon over. But I do wonder if they considered putting the portrait on the back instead of the dial. Nonetheless, it is tastefully incorporated. Kudos to Thi... 

The description was certainly an interesting read. I expect the price will be just out of my budget so I’ll wait for the Swatch edition. Regards Kev.

30% more? ☺️

Beautiful case and movement.. but the dial 🥴 His signature on the rotor is more than enough

Too bad this face ruins the dial. I'm sure all 30 will sit in safes somewhere so not a big deal. But you'd be walking around and people would ask who is on your watch, is that a parent, relative?? Oh no it's the president of patek for 16 years 🤣 I think i... 

1) Keep the watch exactly as is including the portrait in a limited edition of 3 pieces. One hour Philippe, one for Thierry and one for Museum. This would in no way diminish the loving tribute from Thierry to his Dad. In fact it would make it more special... 

.. His face's presence and attitude belongs elsewhere. A big NO from here.

...does the movement look a bit small for the case? Maybe they had to go with 41mm to keep the proportions correct (it looks a bit thick).

Super complicated! I can't wait to talk to the movement team leader about the challenges of this movement! Just amazing!

Interesting that they made the ONLYWATCH to make 30 pieces. Incredible movement, finishing, and story. But I think it's odd, if true, that they made the ONLYWATCH into a 30 piece edition. Have other companies followed suit? Peter

However, those 29 get a "gift", too.

2. First watch I can think that should be sent to Bamford for a dial upgrade!

...I can see myself writing the letter now: Dear factory, Please sell mdg any watch that he wants at cost. And put him at the top of every list. He's a good guy and deserves it. Thank you, Philippe Stern Signature

Questionable dial, only 30 pieces all sold in the first day (hours), movement never to be repeated, watch very unlikely auctioned in the next years... A missed opportunity for PP and Mr. Thierry Stern IMHO. Such a shame that this great movement will never... 

The complications are simply amazing !

. . . given his age Philippe may not be in the best of health. The reference could be a timely tribute from son to father. Art