Reference Guide
Mark in Paris recaps 2016 Patek Philippe articles and previews 2017 Aquanaut and Caliber 240 anniversaries. Essential guide for collectors.
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Review
Explore the Patek Philippe 5940G black dial perpetual calendar. Mark in Paris reviews its cushion case, legibility, and Patek's dial strategy.
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Vintage
Explore Patek Philippe's history of large and oversized vintage wristwatches. Compare historical sizing with modern trends and discover iconic references.
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Review
Mark in Paris reviews the Patek Philippe 5496R Perpetual Calendar, detailing its retrograde date, case design, and understated elegance.
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Complications
Explore the subtle differences in Patek Philippe perpetual calendar movements (27-460Q, 240Q, CH 27-70 Q) as observed by collectors at midnight. Discover references 3448, 5940, 3940, and 5970.
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Discussion
Patek Philippe perpetual calendars: vintage 3448 vs modern 5496P. Explore collector preferences, practicality, and design nuances in this in-depth comparison.
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Collection
Explore the Patek Philippe 3448J vs. 5496P debate. Patekova shares his journey from vintage to modern Patek collecting. Discover collector insights.
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Great trio
I do have to say, that with the 3448, I think I would find the others superfluous Cheers, John
5940 is J.....3448 *looks* like it's *R* but I will not know until Patek confirms it via Service Invoice and/or the Extract from Archives.
Dropping it off in person for service in Geneva this coming Thursday. ...
The 5940J looks great and I really like the shape more and more.
Cannot wait for you to hear about the 3448 and wishing you the best for the official “R” - but hard to argue with the result you got so far from the X-ray Fluorescence, glad you took my suggestion and got it done asap. Please please keep us posted and saf...
Thank you again for your advice.
I brought with me seven different Patek watches in rose gold and yellow gold. All the yellow gold 18 karat watches had anywhere between 13% to 14% of copper. My modern Rose Gold Pateks were 22 to 22.5% copper. This vintage 3448 showed 21% of copper on the...
Of course - happy I could help in some way.
I’m glad you took it as the data is helpful and provides protections - you never know what kind of craziness can happen with these rare pieces. When I saw the over 20% - that pretty much solidifies the R and not J, but fingers still crossed for you to get...
Such an intriguing and exciting situation indeed.
I wish you all the best in Geneva next week. Best, Emmanuel
