Patek Philippe

This wonderful cushion-shaped Patek Philippe single button (monopusher) chronograph will be auctioned on April 24 , 2026 , at Sotheby's “Important Watches” auction in Hong Kong . credit: @benoit.watches & Sotheby's I therefore decided to take this opportu...  

shaped watches ! To me this shape is an acquired taste. Would love to see in W&W some new shaped watches !

Thanks for your enthusiasm. Best, Emmanuel

These are absolutely gorgeous watches. I love this case shape but want to draw your attention to the fact that the dial is actually round and the movement is round. This is a good example to show all the cubitus haters - Patek historically used round move... 

Let's not be Cubitus haters! Best, Emmanuel

notice that the bezel in the antiquorum catalogue has a rough finish and not a smooth one as in these photo and christies ...  

May I ask what book it is? Thank you! Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

There is something special about the cushion shaped cases imho . I find them very elegant and looking at your post and pictures these are the perfect examples imho

Thanks for the kind words. Best, Emmanuel

I am a huge fan of cushion shaped watches and this one is no exception. Yet at the same time I feel that the cushion case here was an afterthought, which one sees quite clearly from the dial design - no attempt was made to mask the round movement or use t... 

by the round movement and round design (with “corners”) of the dial. In fact I like this design, which makes the watch look like an augmented circle. Patek has used the total real estate of the cushion shaped dial on other references like the 5940, but I'...