In his comment to my thread dedicated to the Patek Philippe/Somazzi partnership , our dear Gordon aka GLau asked me how many retailers were able to have their signature on some Patek Philippe watches . Here's my answer : A / I have identified 58 retailers
hello everyone, New to this forum, to Patek and to vintage watches. Three strikes? I’m considering purchasing my first, and likely only, Calatrava. Love the mid-century look and am specifically enamoured with Ref. 3445 (circa 1966) and would really apprec
The simple yet elegant and cleverly designed annual calendar is one of the iconic caliber of Patek. Though differing in case design, it’s dial layout always reminds me it’s vintage big brothers 3445/ 3450, which I have dreamed of acquiring someday 😊 Cheer
Launched in 1961 and in production until the early 1980s , the ref. 3445 was the first serially produced Patek Philippe self-winding, waterproof watch with a date . The 35 mm watch was indeed powered by Patek's new and first serially produced automatic mo
I really enjoy seeing the variety of lugs and bezel profiles across these references — it’s a reminder of how much personality Patek could pack into a restrained Calatrava design. The 3558g’s bold hands are such a nice contrast to the more classic look of
and still trying to hunt down a nice 2551 or a 3443! So I admire your exquisite taste! Here’s a champagne dial 3445j. Agree it is a perfect daily and a pleasure to wear on the wrist. Great value still today for a wonderful timepiece with the outstanding 2