Patek Philippe

who recently recieved his World Time Moonphase.

He graciously allowed me to try it on.

As others have echoed in previous posts, pictures don't do it justice.

The sculpted lugs extend beautifully from the case towards the strap.

I found the cities to be clear and legibile, while the moon and stars

that occupy center stage quite mesmerizing.

My focus then turned to the anniversary deployant buckle.

I was interested because, from what I understand, most of the anniversary pieces

are fitted with exactly the same buckle and so while I won't be getting a 5575G,I could expect the same on my reference.

While closing the buckle I found that the old way of pressing just behind the cross didn't do the trick.

Instead, I pressed down on either side of the ring that surrounds the cross and the buckle clicked easily enough.

Satisfied with what I had gleaned from my inspection I handed the watch back to my cousin and congratulated him

on his most recent arrival.

I continue to wait patiently for my watch to arrive, and look forward to sharing

some pictures as well as enjoying the posts of others as they receive theirs.

Sincerely

H.

My suspicion is that ...over time..... its beauty on the wrist will gradually win you over. I think it wears on the wrist as well as any modern Patek...it has that something. Now, I saw your critique and I appreciate the points from an horological perspective, but in terms of a watch with beautiful aesthetics ... a world time with a moon phase beats much. 

Patek WTs are beautiful........to add one with the added dimension of a moon phase really adds to its aesthetic in my view. i think it will grow more and more....

I am sure all who have this watch will enjoy it thoroughly.

Will I ever get a WT Moonphase? Who knows.

All I can say today is, I dream of something else

Sincerely

H.

Really looking forward to your pictures and impressions!

Oliver