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This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2025-01-23 14:06:23
Hi đź‘‹ All, a recent GTG had me seeing (and wearing) one of the 30 pieces LE MR ! It is none other than
the 1938P !
This piece is an heirloom from a big and loyal Patek collector. Naturally he has a strong relationship with the Stern family and admires this watch. I am happy for him and his next generation(s) !
Interestingly it was the eventual heir that allowed me to inspect this watch, knowing that yours truly (the self-proclaimed enamel addict/slave) would salivate over its grand feu miniature painting on enamel. According to the Patek, this dial has "a tiny picture built up in small deft touches –fruit of one of the precious rare handcrafts that the manufacture’s honorary president has taken such care to nurture."
The picture is a sensitive points for many forum members and I can understand why. On the wrist, the silhouette of Mr. P. Stern is quite subtle. The case is well constructed and the “officer” back cover is a delight to open.
Mr. "Heir" was a good sport and allowed me to pull the lever after setting the watch at 12:59. Though not particularly loud (it was a sizable room that we were in), the sounds were crystal clear and were music 🎶 to my ears !
It is always a privilege to handle a MR and this one is way up there !
Thanks for sharing candid pics of the 1938P, Gordon! . . .
. . . as an admirer of the brand and respectful of the manufacture, I can only bow to the owner of this reference.
Art
I respect the brand and the watchmaking that went into this watch. But boy, a beauty it ain’t. To my eyes at least.
+3 - Totally agree. Hideously ugly
This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2025-01-23 14:06:23
Thanks for sharing
It's definitely a piece of art. But that's how it is with art. It doesn't suit every taste. This watch is not beautiful at all in my opinion. But at least it's rare.
Thanks Gordon, for your nice post
It’s a rare privilege to get to handle such a watch. Interesting comment on the volume.
Yes Christian, irrespective of how one feels about the dial, handling this MR was
a different kind of experience 
Thanks very much for sharing
I would love to see an edition with Thierry Stern, for the response.
Thank you for sharing this special piece!
I won’t write a novel about how much I understand this watch, but I can tell you that if I would be lucky to own such watch, I promise to wear it in short sleeves, even in the brutal cold New York winter!!! 🤣
Haha...in such situation, you should have went to
Henri Stern & Watch Agency and pleaded your case !
This is certainly a masterpiece…
And it certainly must have been a fantastic experience! However, I think this is only for the die hard fans who have already other Patek repeaters….
Cheers,
Dirk
Thanks for sharing this. Lucky you, Gordon, to be mingling with the very top echelon of collectors...I can only admire from afar :)
Hi Clueless, I felt very fortunate to have seen and touched this LE MR ! We must have a
GTG soon !
Such an intriguing piece.
I'm sure it has been very nice handling it.
Thanks for sharing.
