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Hi All, This post is the third and final chapter of cbb’s and her late father LPPC’s (Legendary Patek Philippe Collector) horological stories, and to me the MOST special one because it involves the Grand Master Chime 5175R !

If the first two chapters were about a legendary collector's journey and his daughter's own path, this one is about something deeper, Friendship and Legacy, and a moment that left everyone in the room speechless ! A friendship beyond horology To truly und
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By: GLau
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GLau
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Could it be….

I see a dark dial, so could it be your dads 6002? I remember you posting your father wearing this mind blowing watch. I see, like me, you also pick the watch first and then the outfit later to compliment . .. the proof of being a real watch geek 🤗❤️
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By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi
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ChristianDK
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I completely agree with you: it's dazzling, even if somehow completely extravagant.

I personally like the "basket-weave" pattern of the bespoke 5001T very much and I like it better than the Calatrava cross motif of the 5002. As for the Roman numerals, I like both variants equally: either engraved on the larger bezel, like 5001T, or appli
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By: quattro
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quattro
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More Patek Philippe "complicated" retrograde perpetual calendars

Yesterday, I could and should have included the following references, which belong to Patek Philippe's "complicated" retrograde perpetual calendars: The Sky Moon Tourbillon is a double-faced wristwatch with 12 complications : Minute repeater with “cathedr
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By: quattro
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quattro
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Images

5001 5002 6002
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By: quattro
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quattro
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I'll try...

I believe the 6002 has the base movement rotated roughly 30 degrees clockwise, such that the crown is relocated to 4 o'clock. Thus the tourbillon cage is now shifted to 7 o'clock (dial side). Maintaining a seconds hand at 6 o'clock will require an auxilia
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By: AndCavanaugh
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montres1
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Early R27 Tourbillon and subsequent glow up

https://www.christies.com.cn/zh-cn/lot/lot-5057787 https://www.europeanwatch.com/watch/Patek-Philippe-5016P-018-5016P-Minute-Repeater-Tourbillon-Retrogr-41933.html In 1989 Patek Philippe launched their first “in-house” repeater movement: caliber R27. The
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By: AndCavanaugh
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montres1
2235

Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters

Here are 39 models ordered more or less by increasing complexity. Have a nice Sunday. 1. SMALL SECONDS Henry Graves Jr.'s Minute Repeater (cal. no. 97,589) credit: Hodinkee Ref. 2419 (cal. ?) credit: hodinkee Ref. 2524 (cal. ?) 2524/1 (credit: Hodinkee) 2
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By: quattro
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quattro
13840

Post-Covid

Hello All, Finally after close to 3 years, I was able to go to Geneva again to attend the dinner reception with fellow collectors, Patek management team and a visit of PP6. Food and wine were great as always while meeting and interacting with fellow colle
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By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi
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holdemchamp1225
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This vs That

So on one hand (no pun intended), we have on the same day, CBB posting about her father's 6002, and also another post about the Tiffany 5740 piece unique. In my view, CBB's post represents everything Patek is, the Tiffany 5740 represents everything Patek
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By: Patekfinity
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MTR
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