Patek Philippe

In 2008, for the opening of the new boutique of the Milano retailer 'Pisa Orologeria 1940' (via Pietro Verri), Patek Philippe launched a 50 pcs limited edition of the ref. 5296: 25 pcs in white gold & 25 in rose gold. Powered by caliber 324 SC, the mo...  

It caused quite a stir 🤗😂 i think it has a certain coolness factor.

It caused quite a stir 🤗😂 i think it has a certain coolness factor. Even if it had been more beautiful without the red.

like the 5196P (without the small second and with a date), wouldn’t it?

smaller wrists like mine. ...  

You then you have the luck of being able to go the vintage Patek route which. in my opinion, is where the greatest PP pieces are. My wrist is bigger than average so I don’t feel that option suits me, but if it did I would ot hesitate with so many great of... 

feels great on the wrist. ...  

with lumed hands. But it was sold 2 days after I tried it on. When I came back to see it again it wasn’t for sale anymore !

I’ve tried similar experiences a couple of times as I have had bad experiences with impulse purchases and always like to sleep on a decision. That’s the downside though. I hope you find a better one then 🤗

The price was stiff for a time-only watch, with the movement behind a solid case back. Thanks for your words.

Best.

or less "serious” than the 5196P.

This is the kind of design which would have to be seen in real life I think because the red might be less aggressive than in pictures (just my guess).

I like both versions, just the date window irks me. Best, mahesh.,

Thanks for looking.

credit: claireauden ...  

But 2 things are holding me back : - the minute hand is kinda relatively short compared to the hour hand - the minute markers are 1/5 but the watch is 4hz..

the red to make it eye-catching !

This one is no exception. I have never heard of this limited run and now will appreciate it every time I see this reference. Thank you.

and thanks a lot for the kind words!