Patek Philippe

stultus77
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Re: Yes, it's all about the natural beauty...

Whatever could have given me the impression that you do not care for what these pieces flip for.  It certainly was not the statement "These are wonderful times.. All these idiosyncracies will elevate these pieces as rarities in the future" or the non-minutiae-obsession with "chrono markers overwritten by the words 'swiss made' at bottom of dial. "  Quite frankly, I cringe when Patek apologists claim they enjoy Pateks simply for their horological value or beauty of the pieces.   If those are the only criteria, there are still so many lovely and wonderful watches out there that don't get a mention from the collectors who are more interested in circular mantra of "I only like Pateks because they are the best.  And why are they the best? Because they are Pateks."

I very much enjoy my 3970 for what it is, regardless of whether I'm looking at it with or without a loupe, and that is why I want to know more about it than the brand name printed on the dial and whether it's got a dial color or printing error that makes it a hit at antiqurorum.  When I did that and learned a little about what Patek did to improve the Lemania base movement, my understanding and appreciation of the piece was enhanced.  And are you going to tell me that, subjective as "natural beauty" may be, that a 2526 or similar antique Patek doesn't have natural beauty??  That must be why Patek themselves are trying so hard replicate those watches with re-issues such as the 5196, complete with too-small movement hidden because a solid back.  Does a company going through its golden age go against its own traditions and cut corners like that?

P.S. By the way, you still haven't answered my original question about your background that enables you to judge misprinted modern Pateks (in platinum no less) against previous Pateks.

- Daniel