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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
10M
By: quattro
54
quattro
13866

Yes, but as much as I love enamel dials,

I find the 5079, which has small seconds only (no pc) to be aesthetically less attractive.
8M
By: quattro
72
quattro
15847

5178 steals the show for me - here is why

5078 is 38mm and 5178 is 40mm, same hands, same applied breguets. Same watch but just bigger, right? NOPE The 5178 has cathedral gongs! Patek did this for the 5079 but it was a big watch at 42mm, and with a thick bezel. (I believe the 5079 is the only tim
9Y
By: Mark in Paris
124
amanico
80463

My very first minute repeater 5079J

After collecting many watches I have finally decided to take a dive into the deeper end of the pool.....my very 1st minute repeater! Simple yet elegant.....don't think I can say the same for any of my other watches so far and it sounds great! I'm a happy
10Y
By: cwyjeff
38
rolex20001
17994

If indeed this is true....

.... that you have the opposite problem (namely, more money than you know what to do with and a desire to spend it on the best) here is my advice: search for the very best. The hunt is fun. And by simply buying newly made pieces and opening your checkbook
11Y
By: cwyjeff
88
EDJA
48924

Special pieces

I totally agree with your feedback and here are the list of Patek I should be adding to my collection within the next few months 5079 (just purchased) 5074 (ordered) 5207 (hunting) 6102 (negotiating) 5016 (negotiating)
11Y
By: cwyjeff
88
EDJA
48924

Five watches, five Pateks, hmm

One could only aim... 1 - Grand Complication - PP 5204, PP 5078, PP 5079, or PP 5207 (dream list - grail watches) 2 - Complication - PP 5970j (current) or PP 5970p (wish list) 3 - Sports watch on a bracelet - Rolex Daytona (current) or PP 5980 Nautilus Ch
12Y
By: Baron - Mr Red
55
amanico
25526

My Experience in Geneva

I was with my family in Switzerland couldn't wait to visit PP in Geneva it was the most fun PP treated us like royalty after I said I want to purchase a Deployment clasp for my 5079J, it was would you care for an Espresso anything for the kids couldn't of
15Y
By: murcielago_boy
10
murcielago_boy
5879

Every collector goes the same pathway...

Well...I asked similar question 2 weeks ago...Below is the link: patek.watchprosite.com I suspect that every sincere collector; when they reach a certain level, would ask the same question. BTW, I have heard 5078P; 5079J; 3939HP and the 5074J and
16Y
By: A.H
8
Dje
5232

Interested

Hi Patrick, Thank you for sharing your encounter with those marvels. I must confess that each encounter of a Patek Philippe minute repeater leaves me a strong impression. I'd be interested to know in which catalog you read that ref 5078 can be ordered wit
16Y
By: A.H
8
Dje
5232