When I saw this photo of the Audemars Piguet caliber 9/10 RSQ posted on Instagram by Josh aka @joshrankin, my heart skipped a beat . credit: @joshrankin Indeed , I've been collecting photos of watches featuring this wonderful shaped and manual-winding cal
If you think about it. A perpetual calendar is also possible in a price range of only several thousand US dollars above this. Thus, while I would argue a 5135 is a great value at $30,000 USD, I'd argue a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar at $39,000 would
Dear Emmanuel, Thanks so much for such a comprehensive list. I totally agree with you that the right movement to complement my 2509 is shaped caliber 9-90. I'll definitely stay within this movement! I have to say that the 1450 'Top Hat' really speaks to m
I fell in love with the 5226G the moment I first set eyes on it in 2022, It was a grail that was always in the back of my mind. I never thought I could get one. That was, until a good opportunity finally arose at last. I haven't come accross many here on
Many sites inflate the price by at least 10-15% giving them a margin to negotiate. And when it comes to patek, unless it’s a nautilus or aquanaut, or a reference that was undervalued like a 3940 or 3970, prices are fairly flat. For example, I’ve been foll
Here are some detailed thoughts with photos, links, etc. First, here's how the Pagoda 5500G looks on my wrist: It's a nice watch in itself, but I am not too fond of how it wears. I have dedicated a thread to it here: www.watchprosite.com And another one t
I was looking for some articles on the Patek ref. 5135P Annual Calendar. I came across a Sotheby's listing for an auction in September/October of 2025, so not too long ago. This one hammered at 25,400 Euros, or about $30,000 U.S. That seemed incredibly lo
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Thanks everyone for the replies! I've been obsessively staring at this "gap" for a few days now and after fishing out my 15x loop (my eyes aren't what they used to be!) I'm actually not convinced anymore there's a gap at the crystal bezel interface. The c
My friend will be working in Riyadh soon (for a 2-3 year contract) and is very interested in visiting the Riyadh Patek AD (perhaps multiple ADs?) to pursue a steel Nautilus. He fully understands the extreme scarcity, waiting game, patience required, consi