Mike H
[AHCI Moderator]
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That 490/1 was surely very tempting...
...but I would have double checked before pulling the trigger. I absolutely love vintage shaped cases like this ref 490 but also 425, 1593 or 2468 (and many others all equipped with the 9-90 caliber) but for vintage original condition (not restored) is key for me and when a 100 years old watch looks brand new I have learned to be cautious...
Dream watch
When I saw, this afternoon, this Patek Philippe ref. 490/1 from 1937 powered by a 9’’’90 calibre , I gasped. My chances of ever acquiring a ref. 5105P (dedicated thread here ) being very slim, I would be more than delighted to acquire such a ref. 490/1 so...
Hi Emmanuel, Patek seems to have quite a history of producing
shaped watches ! Great find and best of luck in hunting for this piece !
Thank you, Gordon.
Finding a 5105P-001 would be even better, but not very likely. Best, Emmanuel
That 490/1 was surely very tempting...
...but I would have double checked before pulling the trigger. I absolutely love vintage shaped cases like this ref 490 but also 425, 1593 or 2468 (and many others all equipped with the 9-90 caliber) but for vintage original condition (not restored) is ke...
You’re so right, Mike!
Photos can be very exciting but double and even triple checking is key. Best, Emmanuel
A 5105P-001 would be an even wilder dream,
but a more unlikely (and expensive) one too. Best, Emmanuel