Patek Philippe

Hi all, been a while but thought I popped in and get some much needed advice from this crew. I have spent a long time reading and enjoying learning more and more about Patek’s history, Rolex history, general watch history, and movements history. For me it...  

I value originality above all else

Thanks!

Like Cozmopak I also value originality and condition. Be aware that condition is very subjective and one man original may be someone eels redial or polished case or cleaned up dial Do not be in a rush to buy. There is always another piece down the line if... 

Thanks much. Early on, I totally ate up all I could on the 9-90 and the shaped watches they made. So so cool. Love that 9-90 movement and the finger bridges! Honestly was going to go for a 9-90 at one point but the allure of the sweep seconds took over. T... 

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Papers - its difficult to come by with. I'll not waste time over it. an archive is the way. (500SFR and few weeks). As a general rule of thumb, unless a watch is described as NOS, and it is proven to be like that, I don't trust professional sellers' descr... 

Thanks, hadn't thought about the cost of service. Much appreciated. As well as your thoughts on the dial and hands.

Then I fell into vintage watches and bought a GP Gyromatic which was only 33mm ! I started wearing it even though I did not like the size, and after some time and many other vintages ranging from 32.5 to 35mm now I love them and could not consider an "ele... 

Great idea on wearing an inexpensive small watch!

DEEP rabbit 🐰 hole ! 🤣. Lot of fun that is. Please share wrist shots soon !

You are at the start of an incredible journey. And you are certainly off to the right start by focusing on researching and learning. Knowledge truly is power. While I am generally not one to offer advice to anyone as to how they should do something I am h... 

8) I will not buy a watch without supporting paperwork, either a Certificate, an Extract or both. And the description must accurately describe the watch. Eg, if the Extract says black dial and the dial is silver I know the dial has been replaced and will ... 

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Try to see these in person before you spend your hard earned money. If you can, take time off to see these in the flesh. Go to auction previews. There are not a lot of vintage trade shows, but there are some. Schedule an appointment with a dealer and meet...