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Yes, wonderful monochrome piece.
If you prefer Breguet numerals (I don't): see below.
Just a detail that intrigues me: this model has a calendar pusher at 6 o'clock and, even though the example below was made in 2001 (i.e. after 1999) it has no diamond between the lugs, just like the example above in the thread with markers, which is from 1994...
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The Patek Philippe 150th Anniversary Timepieces
In 1989 , Patek Philippe celebrated its 150th anniversary with 8, or should I say 9, timepieces. Concerning the first 8 , the official brochure stated: “For our 150th anniversary we have created eight new models to demonstrate our skills, standards and va...
A great sigh of relief...
Glad to say there is nothing here that really tempted me. 😅 It is always dangerous to click on your posts. Still... many thanks for compiling this, Emmanuel.
Thank you, Goh!
I'm glad there was nothing tempting this time! 😇😅 I personally like the 3969 (jump hour) and 3979 quite a bit. Sourcing a 3969P could be wonderful... Best, Emmanuel
Yes, wonderful monochrome piece.
If you prefer Breguet numerals (I don't): see below. Just a detail that intrigues me: this model has a calendar pusher at 6 o'clock and, even though the example below was made in 2001 (i.e. after 1999) it has no diamond between the lugs, just like the exa...
Thanks for an extensive post Emmanuel !👍
The references are very good ! The ladies’ pieces are most lovely ! Have seen the jumping hour previously and is a small marvel !
I don't really respond to the ladies pieces, but I love the 3969: a small marvel indeed!
Thank you, Gordon. Best, Emmanuel
Absolutely fantastic and educational post!
That Jumping Hour piece is simply gorgeous. Posts like these take a LOT of time and effort to create. I just wanted to let you know that it is truly appreciated. Thank you Emmanuel! 🍻
Thank you so much, Miloš!
I can't tell you how grateful I am that you acknowledge the time spent building such a post. And I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best regards, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, Rastro!
Yes, what a watch indeed, the 3979P (with white dial & Roman numerals for me). Best, Emmanuel
So many beauties but…
…if I had to choose one only I would not hesitate one second, 3974 in any color 😍😍😍
A wonderful reference, for sure, Mike.
But a bit overwhelming for me. The jump hour 3969 feels less "superhuman". Or the 3979... I hope you're having a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
I would actually welcome any of these in my team tbh
but I find the 3974 totally amazing and relatively discrete at the same time. Only a Purist would recognize such an important piece while a normal watch fan would think it’s a “simple” 3940 😉 (and you know my love for 3940 too). Hagwe too my friend ...
Thanks for the great summary
I have to say I'd take the 3979HP-001 - in part because it is a nice tribute to Breguet style language but also because it's a minute repeater and I don't have (ergo, need) one of them and I'm sure it sounds great.
I like 3979 a lot too, but would choose
the regular Roman numerals dial. The less sophistication or refinement the better for me here. Best, Emmanuel
Yes, the window is a bit “raw” and,
being positioned at 12 o’clock, I wonder if the hour hand isn’t hiding the jump of the hour disc a little. I know that for the LUC Quattro Spirit 25, KF Scheufele specifically requested that the hour window be placed at 6 o'clock for this reason. Best, Em...