I don't know. Beautifull as it is, there is something not quite right about it. Perhaps there is no real balance to the watch, everything looks a bit too vertical. Still love one mind you.
Sorry PP, tried really hard but can't fall in love with your PP. I dunno, just looks a bit cheap to me ( obviously isn't). Doesn't scream class or quality. But each to their own, would still love one !!
I work in the Middle East and suspect the dial is influenced by the potential of that market. Out of curiousity, I showed the watches to eight ladies at our club- four Western and four local. Strangely, all the Arab ladies loved them and all the Westerners disliked them. All eight also said there we
Well I thought that this was a Forum for lovers of Patek Philippe. Obviously it is an avenue for some who are not too impressed. My reaction is- well go somewhere else then ! My feelings are, it is human nature to aspire to the very best of something, whether it is a car, home, football team or what
If you would read back a few messages to the above, I can tell you of some interesting developements in the history of my vintage watch. Having traced the movement as sold to " George R Dodson" in 1892, I wondered why it left the family. I now know that it was handed down to his son Mathew in 1934.
And a very hard hitting and evocative question. Loved the answers, ranging from " horological exellence" to " rubbish", although I would question the latter's response. Personally, I have always loved beauty and craftsmanship in anything made by man. I've always had a "thing" about watches- I'm sure
Just wanted to say hello really. Wonderfull club. It's given me hours of pleasure reading about and looking at all your Pateks. My personal love is for very old movements ( sounds slightly rude ). It is amazing to think of all that has happened in the world, while it ticks away quietly. I recently b