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The beauty of a beast

With its huge dimensions for a wristwatch ( 47.7 x 16.07 mm), the Grandmaster Chime is a beast . And the 175th Anniversary ref. 5175R-001 , with its extensively hand-engraved case and lugs , although an extraordinary and fascinating timepiece, probably fe
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By: quattro
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cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi
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Patek Philippe's Travel Time watches

There's a great variety of models here! Enjoy and have a nice week-end! A/ MODELS WITH A SECOND HOUR HAND 1/ "REGULAR" MODELS (=excluding Pilote style, Aquanaut & Nautilus lines and Grand Master Chime) Ref. 2597 with 35.5mm case & cal. 27 AM 400 (introduc
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By: quattro
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quattro
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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
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quattro
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Patek Philippe 1938p-001 Minute Repeater Alarm

Minute Repeater Alarm Reference 1938P-001 Patek Philippe launches a limited edition with an exclusive new movement in tribute to Philippe Stern To celebrate the 85th birthday of Philippe Stern, president of the manufacture from 1993 to 2009 and current ho
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By: Miranda
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Dr No
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Patek Philippe is definitely capable of a lot!

Breguet re-created Marie Antoinette's watch. Think of the man hours and the costs associated to only make one of those and it isn't even for sale. So anything with a lot of drive and passion can be done. Patek Philippe also has a more profit-oriented edge
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By: m2
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patrick_y
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Awesome story! Yup! That happens!

I've heard from car designers who told me about this... They were the designer of the beautiful parts; but then the engineers had to make the car meet global requirements, then the car needs to be easily assembled and more cut lines get drawn, then the ca
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By: m2
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patrick_y
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Hi Mike, it might be an interesting topic of study, but alas, the "numerology" just doesn't seem to be regulated in a predictable/consistent way... I'd safely call that a "general rule" since many limit examples are quickly coming to mind.

For instance, this year we announced the new Ref. 5189G, which going by the info I was given, appears to have the same case as the earlier Ref. 5177, with the only exception of the addition of a solid case back. There are then (numerous) other examples wh
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By: amanico
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amanico
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Patek's 2023 Collection is LIVE!

Dear Friends, it's with enormous pleasure that I can introduce to you live Patek Philippe's STUNNING 2023 creations! The 2023 Collection features a total of 17 new in-catalog models, along with a selection of exclusive, out-of-catalog Rare Handcrafts! The
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By: FabR
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FabR
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To be clear…

My mom was just being a mom she has no clue as to what goes on in the watch world. This is not my cousin. This is the cousin of my moms friend- A cousin I have never met nor have any clue who this person is. This is not a joke . It was a real request of m
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By: socal to az
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Jace
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