Only buy it if you absolutely love it... dont buy it because its rare or the first of its kind... let someone who will absolutely cherish have it... maybe the 5170G will take your breath away? cheers
that there is no new 5131s or special nautilus... sorry... but that would be incredible... im sure they would have to retire the J & the G before they introduce the R & P, but something to look forward to!!!
hate to tell you but its totally fake... Patek doesnt make a watch where you can view the escapement from the front... but it's suppose to look like a tourbillon for obvious reasons. Also, the caseback is a different color: it looks like steel where the watch was made to look rose gold from the fron
... after two years that the CO is important, is to know that you are getting a piece from the actual owner who's name is on the CO he is giving you. Otherwise papers or not you don't know if somone lost this piece, had it stolen etc etc. Safest bet is to acquire the movement & serial/case #s from t
.. is incredible.. very exquisite and the pictures dont do it any justice.. i had the privilege of seeing one in person in nyc and the engraving is very well executed.... i remember being a bit horrified when i first became aware of this piece but its more gorgeous than i'd imagined in person. This
yea that sounds about right!.. it was the start of one of the most iconic watches in the watch industry (created by Gerald Genta). The Nautilus debuted in 1976 and is one of the most popular and coveted models in their collection today.
John Reardon who is the leading specialist of vintage Patek's will come out w/his third book; Patek Philippe in America: Watch Reference Guide Vol. 2, Women's watches will most likely have a reference to every ladies Patek ever made like he did in Vol 1 for the mens watches. This book should be out