The “Cobra”
The Patek Philippe Ref. 3414 is nicknamed the “ Cobra ” because it was the main source of inspiration for the modern Urwerk UR-CC1 King Cobra . This wristwatch , with its dual linear display of hours (at the bottom) and minutes (at the top), wad designed ...
Yes, I agree: even judging by Gilbert Albert's own standards, it's far from his most successful creation.
But that's not the point: the point is Louis Cottier's creativity, which, as the recent 5249R-001 Crow and Fox also reminds us, extended well beyond the World Time complication to which he is generally reduced. And then, when you think about it: a manufac...
Like you, I am enthusiastic about this watch,
but I don't think I would wear it... The design is a little over-the-top for me. Best, Emmanuel
I find it amazing to think that at some point
Louis Cottier and Gilbert Albert were top PP collaborators. And it’s fascinating to see how the creativity of Cottier expanded way beyond the World Time complication. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, Louis Cottier was more than the inventor
of the World Time complication which he is most known for. And I find it wonderful to think that him and Gilbert Albert worked together at some point. Such a wonderful part of Patek’s history! Best, Emmanuel