Patek Philippe

Sadly this piece hasn't seen daylight this year. It used to be an enjoyable Q-watch. Cast your mind back to when non-WIS weren't aware of the P, and when no one outside watch circles cared about Nautilus. When Patek was discretion and valour... Is there a...  

They keep mechanical watchmaking alive and make people aspire to have a mechanical watch in the age when it is not needed and Apple Watch has 1000x more functionalities for a fraction of price. I don’t have problem with them - the ‘hot piece fatigue’ only... 

You are raising a rather common (and reasonable) concern, but in the end, as an enthusiast/connoisseur, I’m sure you are capable of viewing your Pateks independently of the hype Instagram has created around certain references...A 5711 should mean to us no... 

ir was a shot of a P here or on the german forum IDK,it was like a black swan or an ancient legend! I m really excited what will be the next contender ,maybe FPJ or one of the indies?time will tell(pun intended)

...I like any PP the same as before, but I would prefer the Nautilus not being so hyped. I had 5712 in 2007 already, when Rolex-nerds asked me, when I‘ll buy a decent watch. Now they ask me, how I got it, what I payed etc. I liked it more to be under the ... 

Fashions and feelings are ultimately ephemeral. p.boxster: I got a kick out of your reply, very similar experiences 😂

There is some baggage as you call it associated with this watch and others. Does it impact my desire or appreciation for the watch? I don’t think so. But it probably impacts my enjoyment. I will also add, the price / market value has a direct correlation ... 

Honestly as a “new customer” i find it a little frustrating to not be able to get certain watches because of the hype, but it didn’t change my view on PP, and it shouldn’t change anyone’s desire to put one on their wrist. It’s a market issue, the brand ha... 

If I have ruffled any feathers, I do humbly and sincerely apologise. That is the last thing I intend to do. I will keep these musings to myself going forward. The watch remains intrinsically and fundamentally the same. The things I like about it remain un... 

You didn’t, my friend! It’s always amazing to see more seasoned collectors into their journeys, and your thoughts and experience are very much appreciated. If I said anything that made it look like you’ve said anything other than what you actually did, I ... 

Previously I did not have one. Since the 40th anniversary, the attention/hype placed the Nautilus has alerted and ignited my liking and appreciation of this watch. Your photo looks superb and the bright blue dial is simply lovely.

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, Naut Fever 🕺🏻. But is your first love still enamel?

LOVE ❤️ for yours truly “enamel addict/slave” !😇 The Rousseau lion 🦁 above all ! ...  

Fabulous and absolutely stunning. Love the varying depths and shades of greens. And the strap choice is perfect 👍👏🏻

THE Anita Porchet

Ah yes, I recall. The watch certainly found the right owner! Enjoy your weekend!

I remember you had your picture taken with her as well from the NY Grand Exhibition? That is truly amazing to own the watch and then have the creator of the watch in the same picture. I’m sure it will be cherished for years or even decades to come!

signed the ownership certificate! ...  

Awesome!! That is truly a 1/1 unique piece! Congrats!

Can you enlighten me as to what are Q-watch and non-WIS ??

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Perhaps some kind soul could teach me the current vocabulary. Q-watch, the horological equivalent of Q-car, a sleeper... 😊

Not like my 5711 at all