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

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

Thank you so much for this thoughtful response — it’s exactly the kind of perspective I was hoping to find here. Your wrist-feel observation on the Pagoda is genuinely valuable. The 5500P had been on my shortlist precisely because of its platinum case and

Your idea of a two-watch vintage Patek collection is wonderful. And the 2509R is a beautiful reference. Concerning the 5 references you are considering, here are my thoughts: 1) The Pagoda was created in 1997 so it’s not pre-1980. The 2441 would be a bett

Hello everyone, This is my first post on the forum. I’ve been reading these threads for some time and have learned a great deal from the depth of knowledge this community shares so generously. Thank you to everyone who contributes — your collective expert

Very beautiful! I had a 2508 with that dial. Was a joy to wear. Look how beautiful the second hand is on the 2509. Little things (or not so little actually)like that and the quality of the dial making I think were better back then. I'm comparing time only

From the left: 2508R center second（Mov.27SC） and 2509A small second（Mov.12-400） The unique dagger index is attractive. In later years, dials with bar indexes were also available. This model has also nice indexes. It has the unique beauty of a 1950s steel

Launched in 1953 , the Patek Philippe World Time ref. 2523 featured a new two-crown system, one for winding the watch and the other at 9 o’clock controlling the city disc. Two versions were available: ref. 2523 with larger lugs sitting above the bezel and

In 2019 , on the occasion of the 225th anniversary of Hausmann & Co. (Roman watch and jewellery store and historical partner), as well as the opening of a new Boutique via dei Condotti, Patek Philippe created an exclusive collection of 5 timepieces, honou