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I like the spirit of your post and even more I like ...

 

the cal. 12-600. It is just gorgeous in the details and (almost?!) doesn´t show any features/details driven by a business case. Just look at the details ... the "sexy" curves ... the anglage ... . Only the best, based on abilities is shown - nothing more, nothing less. It is like one of the old S-Class Mercedes - only the best was good enough. I love it therefore!

Maybe it was not "perfect" (compared to some movements today), but for sure it was and still is outstanding.

"the earliest 12-600 did not have the Gyromax regulator"

The caliber started with number 760.000 and finished with 767.099. The first one with Gyromax was the number 760.300.
It was in production from 1953 - 1960 and there have been 7100 movements in total.

The target/topic in any collection is something very personal and as long as you collect with passion you can´t be wrong. Especially I like the evolutions of collecting, because we learn a lot about the topic and us smile

Keep them coming - the pictures, the posts and the spirit. Thanks!

Oliver


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The 12-600 collection

 
By: watch-guy.com : November 2nd, 2014-15:14
The 2552, the final ( I think ) link in my 12-600 collection I have written in the past about the different themes in my collection I have written about the Rolex Prince and also the rectangular Pateks with the 9-90 movement. I am going to cover the next ...  

12-600 collection

 
By: geross : November 2nd, 2014-17:40
i admire your collection. thanks for sharing. best geross

Wow, beautiful collection

 
By: cisco : November 2nd, 2014-23:39
The 2526 is a beautiful classic, the irl feeling I had of this watch is everytime a special moment, the 2526 is perfection. and the 2552 is absolutely stunning , in such a good shape! Thanks for sharing. François

Thank you very much for.....

 
By: watercolors : November 3rd, 2014-01:48
this learning experience!!! Many insighful and interesting points to know about the movements. Amazing gathering of vintage pateks. Congratulations. Regards Edward

What a superb post!

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : November 3rd, 2014-03:09
Something hooks us....I am not sure what it is either....but something seems to hook us and it is always wonderful to both watch and experience. I often wonder whether an obsession starts out of necessity! For me, the bulk of my vintage watches are Rolex ... 

I like the spirit of your post and even more I like ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : November 3rd, 2014-11:10
the cal. 12-600 . It is just gorgeous in the details and (almost?!) doesn´t show any features/details driven by a business case. Just look at the details ... the "sexy" curves ... the anglage ... . Only the best, based on abilities is shown - nothing more... 

Thanks for the kind words everyone

 
By: watch-guy.com : November 3rd, 2014-13:25
Oliver thanks for that information There were snippets around but I could not confirm what you have just written many thanks again Julian