Recorded in Geneva, this Collectability Podcast episode features Edouard Henn, a regular contributor who has written seven in depth articles on Patek Philippe references spanning a wide breadth of interest for collectors.
In conversation with John Reardon, Ed explores three modern vintage watches that collectors continue to love: the Patek Philippe ref. 5004, ref. 5070, and ref. 5970. Each one represents a distinct moment in the manufacture’s modern history, and together they form a clear picture of how taste, design, and technical ambition evolved from the 1990s into the early 2000s.
Ed shares the methodology behind his writing, combining long term auction data with close study of real world examples and period documentation. That research becomes the foundation for a deeper discussion of what matters to collectors today: how these references changed over time, where the most important nuances sit, and which details are most often misunderstood or overlooked.
Articles written by Edouard Henn:
✍️ A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE: PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5004 SPLIT SECONDS PERPETUAL CALENDAR https://collectability.com/learn/a-collectors-guide-patek-philippe-ref-5004-split-seconds-perpetual-calendar/
✍️ A COMPLETE GUIDE TO PATEK PHILIPPE MINIATURE ENAMEL POCKET WATCHES (1950-2000) https://collectability.com/learn/a-complete-guide-to-patek-philippe-miniature-enamel-pocket-watches-1950-2000/
✍️ A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2597 HEURE SAUTANTE https://collectability.com/learn/a-collectors-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-ref-2597-heure-sautante/
✍️ A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5070 CHRONOGRAPH https://collectability.com/learn/a-collectors-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-ref-5070-chronograph/
✍️ A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL TIMEPIECES https://collectability.com/learn/a-collectors-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-celestial-timepieces/
✍️ IN-DEPTH: PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILER ANNIVERSARY PIECES https://collectability.com/learn/in-depth-patek-philippe-retailer-anniversary-pieces/
✍️ A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5970 https://collectability.com/learn/a-collectors-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-ref-5970/
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