Patek Philippe

So Patek has decided to release a grand complication for the ladies and it has done it with this split seconds monopusher.

The 5959 was always going to be for the connoisseur collector, who does not follow trends, due to its small size. It was admired but was never a seller as today's gentleman (uhhh!) requires something more macho with which to define himself. Clearly, I exclude men who are physically too challenging for the size of the watch.

I put it to you that the 5959 has had its reputation further damaged now that the same size is available for the woman, not that I am complaining as I love the understatement of the watch.

Over to you.

The 5959 was never intended to be a seller.  It is one of the most complicated/difficult watches for Patek to build.  Might be easier to put together in a larger case but that's not the point.

It's my understanding that very few have been made because of the difficulty.  It's an amazing piece with a beautiful dial that wears larger than its actual size.

Hi,

The 5959 calibre was meant to be cased in the 5959!

The 5959 size is meant to emphasize the technical prowess!

If I had to choose only one watch and it was supposed to be the only one for my life, that would quite probably be the 5959 (white or black dial would be another question).

Large watches are quite often meant to say others that you're stronger. 5959 is meant to say yourself that you're stronger than you may have thought!

Yes small is beautiful! 

Cheers

Dje

Choosing between the 5959 and 3939 would be very difficult for me.

Even though my daily beater is an inexpensive 41mm titanium, I much prefer the smaller pieces because of their elegance.

What I am suggesting is that the movement for the 5959 should never be utilised in any other watches as the purpose of the 5959 would be defeated. It was proclaimed, and correctly so, as a feat in the making and so to cannibalise it for other means would devalue the primary intent. The 5959 was intended as a showcase of the capabilities of Patek and it should have remained as such, it was a challenge and an achievement.

nt This message has been edited by Dje on 2011-11-20 09:10:24

Your preference is impeccable. 5950 and 5951 are indeed interesting pieces.