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I know in those days watches were a practical necessity…
but when I see historic pieces like this it makes me wonder if there were “collectors” like what we have today. Were there speculators, safe queens, and the need to await allocations based on spend history? I can only imagine what people from that time would say about the current state of horology.🤔
Regardless, such a beautiful piece which brings up many feelings.
Patek Philippe 570 From 1943.
A pure delight in a 36 mm steel case. Credit: Onlyvintagewatches. Best, Nicolas ...
I know in those days watches were a practical necessity…
but when I see historic pieces like this it makes me wonder if there were “collectors” like what we have today. Were there speculators, safe queens, and the need to await allocations based on spend history? I can only imagine what people from that time wo...
You make a very important point.
There were very hard times with WW1 and recovering afterwards. Horology and collecting was not likely top of anyone’s list, nor materialism in general as today (thanks social media). This reminds me to appreciate what I have and to hopefully maintain a ba...
