Thanks for the report Jerome.
Any hints on what the men's chrono will look like?
- SJX
No :-)
But I can say it will be supposedly a simple two counter chrono for the simple version, there will be no annual calendar version, you'll see perpetual calendar one, and who knows, maybe a split second too!
Cheers
Dje
Nice work Sir, it was great to have a vacation to Paris and this
Merci,
Tim
Superb post Jérôme ! Thanks a lot for you in-depth review of the caliber.
Thanks a lot.
Fr.Xavier
Wonderful coverage Jerome!
Do you happen to have a wrist-shot on a lady's wrist?
It should please some ladies who always say - 'a lady piece is just a man's model decorated with blings' as it houses a new movement now.
Kong
Sorry no wrist shot on my part!
I'm sure there will be as many pleased women as watches they will produce!
Cheers
Dje
May I share with you a few pics ?
I just want to underline the fact that in Paris we were very proud to have the opportunity to get this presentation during the two events. It symbolizes for us a come-back of interest from Patek in the french market. Sure that Patek will communicate more to the french watch lovers.
The event was perfectly organized (congrats to Christelle and to all the people involved in this organization !) and I had the chance to see and to discuss with some familiar faces.
Here are the pics:
PP 7071R:
The event:
The watches from the Museum:
Fr.Xavier
Thank you for your pics FX
I missed the party myself, so got no pics of it!
Cheers
Dje
Thank you from one of the ladies
I am thrilled. The fact that such a fine timepiece is offered in a mid sized or ladies' version is encouraging. The moveable lugs are a feature that I would love to see implemented on other watches for my own sake, and I think some of our smaller wristed gentlemen might find improved fit in the larger cases. I freely admit that I don't have the background to understand the significance of many of the technical innovations, but the explanations are very clear and the photos and diagrams very helpful.
I hope someday to have an opportunity to see these in the metal. I am one of those ladies who really does not care for diamonds and feel that they detract from the harmonious appearance of this watch. But it is hard to tell from a photo. I prefer the black dial and think that an exotic strap would be an enhancement. The likelihood is that this timepiece will be an expensive gift (since top of the line ladies' watches are rarely purchased by ladies for their own use) and it is understandable that it offered for now only in a jeweled version.
Ginger
Thank you for your comments Ginger
Thank you for your comments ginger. They are the first comments I read from a lady, so they are very much valuable!
I'd love to read more comments from your side of the world on this forum!
Keep posting.
Cheers
Dje
Duke's watch is incredibly gorgeous!
and dial, with the hands balanced, beautiful. Stunning. Great find!
Thank you Jerome - Bravo Patek
Wonderful report: Thank you Dje and Patek Philippe
Dje, I am with you; Patek Philippe should still be producing the Ref. 1463 in a Ø 39 mm case (white metal please).
Cheers,
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Richard.
Thank you, Dje and FX . . .
. . . brilliant reporting of a milestone caliber. I'll be revisiting this thread a few more times before the knowledge contained is fully imparted . . . cordially, Art
Thanks for the report... and I'm saved...
That was very informative. I think it's a real step forward for Patek. Thankfully (for my bank account) my Lady thinks it's too big and thick and she doesn't like daily winding, so I'm saved.
Glenn
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Thank you Jerome..................
For such an outstanding article, with such a great indepth report and some beautiful photos. Not only of the new chronograph but also of the many vintage pieces.
FX your photos were also a pleasure to look at.........Thank you.
By the way which Patek is Thiery wearing?
It looks like it may have been a 5970P or 5070P