Patek Philippe

A few days ago I was watching a TV program where several "enlightened" intellectuals were discussing what they always discuss, how to fix the world. Anyhow, one of the guys at the table was wearing one of those watches that look as if he had just stolen i... 

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I'm sure you're just having a bad day - as you know Patek has actually avoided the main fad of which they are being accused of in your post - large ostentatious watches. Their specialty is largely precisely what you mention is the ideal - understated eleg... 

I can see some of your points but cest la vie. As to your irritated comments on the gentleman wearing a watch that looks ridiculous to others, maybe he doesn't care what others think of how the watch looks on him and he likes how it looks on him for himse... 

$ 100,000 wrist watch of any brand most likely does not really care what anyone else thinks of him/her. Of course I could be wrong.

Nope, you're totally right. They not only don't care what others think, they don't care what happens to others either; flies and vultures notwithstanding.

Indeed, it amazes me to see all too often men wearing these gigantic and stupidly expensive Patek Philippe watches, and other brands, on their small wrists while looking proud yet oblivious of how silly they look to the eyes of others. Then I would sugges... 

for any PP to look really silly on him. The largest watch they make is a Celestial at 43mm, and it has a very nice balance to it that does not make it look to big at all. I can't say that I agree with you opinion on Patek jumping on the band wagon for jus... 

...they are nice watches. As to the rest, well, picture my shoulders shrugging. I reckon people should be free to wear whatever watch they want, and others should feel free to think as they wish. Personally, I prefer small watches for two reasons - (1) la...