Lovely to see you !!!!
I thought the moderators need to be Mr Philippe Stern vintage 😜😜😉😉😂😂
Amazingly, there was even a time when I was both young and good looking! ;-))))
Me probably at age 3 or 4, hence in the very early 1980's Me two days ago.... ....and my shoes two days ago! Notice that my beauty and that of my shoes have been EXACTLY inversely proportional during the past 40 years! ;-))))))) ...
PS: A couple more quick shots for now (taken by my girlfriend), since the back side of this piece is also a beauty! ;-)
Its private view on the iconic Caliber 240 ...
These marquetry dials just sincerely blow my mind.
They are amazing! I can only hope to add one of my own one day in the future. Even if that does come to pass, I will always enjoy seeing everyone else’s beauties here! Thank you for sharing these excellent photos of your stunning piece.
Thanks B., I find these pieces exceptionally beautiful and I’m glad we could take some proper pictures yesterday!🙏👍
I remember well your exquisite taste for Patek’s Rare Handcraft production, and I’m very happy that an equally stunning piece will soon be on your wrist!🥂 Cheers my friend.
Thanks for the comprehensive review Patrick
Glad that I went - it’s definitely worth it. I spent around 3.5 hours in the exhibition and mostly in the rare handcraft room. Fascinating pieces! Hope to be able to get one of these gems in the future. Here are my favourites: Lastly, good to see you in p...
Possibly my favorite Museum piece being displayed, Duke Ellington's 1563
Patek brought many amazing pieces from their museum to put on display at the Grand Exhibition. One of my favorites was Duke Ellington's 1563. I managed to take some photos that turned out well and hope others may enjoy them. From Patek's catalog: (BTW, th...
The Duke Ellington watch was a very nice treat! What a nice chronograph!
At first I thought it was a 130 model. And then a Patek Philippe expert (none other than famed author John Reardon) who was touring the exhibit with me reminded me that this one was a 1563.
is the 1563 also considered "tasti tondi"
given the round pushers or is that only reserved for the non split seconds model 1463?
I believe the 1463 & 1563 share the same case & pusher design, so I would think so
Although I think "tasti tondi" would typically cause people to think of the 1463 as it is more frequently seen in auctions (and auction houses seem to really love nicknames!). There are only three known examples of the 1563, this example from the Patek Mu...
Thanks for sharing this real gem, Brandon. One of the goals of this Exhibit was in fact to introduce the general public, who may not have an opportunity to visit the Museum, to a selection from THE most significant private collection in the world!👍
Glad you could attend both this incredible exhibition and our own Patek GTG!🥂 Cheers.
thank you for a great report
I especially enjoy the rare handcraft pieces from Patek. It is amazing how skilled these artisans are. I think by now, Im extremely drawn to the wood marquetry dials not belittle the amazing enamel work.
Thank YOU ChristianDK!
I've been thinking about you often these days! Especially whenever I think about the Omega watch scandal - we were both in the same room that fateful day. Back to the Patek Philippe report... You are absolutely correct; these wood marquetry dials are noth...
Yes this scandal is devastating to vintage.
Wish I could be in Tokyo. Im very jealous.
Yes! You were very much missed!
Tokyo is amazing. I've been here several times and it never ceases to amaze me. It's actually gotten more "normal" since the first time I visited nearly 20 years ago. Of course, economically, Japan has been in a state of virtually no growth the past 20 ye...
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