Patek Philippe is known for a myriad of both time only and complicated wristwatches. And while one could dedicate a lifetime exploring time only vs complicated wristwatches, the jump hour wristwatch provides a unique opportunity to examine both. Yet, the jump hour seems to be one of the most under discussed, and perhaps under appreciated … Continued
The day before I spoke to John Reardon, he had been keeping an eye on — from his home in New Jersey — the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction, which takes place twice a year and is typically the biggest sale for vintage time-pieces. Reardon is a leading authority on Patek Philippe watches, and the founder … Continued
When the Patek Philippe Museum opened in 2001, visitors were blown away by extraordinary animations that brought the intricate, magical world of mechanical automata and the inner workings of a Patek movement to life. Only a watchmaker had ever seen inside this secret world and now it was clearly on view for all. Most importantly, … Continued
Perhaps no other object or work of art in the world has a better value proposition than a Patek Philippe pocket watch. I have had friendly debates with fellow collectors for over 20 years on this claim! I particularly love to debate people who are obsessed with collecting modern brand X or Y or Z … Continued
Have you worn a modern Patek Philippe for years but never thought of buying a vintage model? Or maybe you have never owned a Patek and would like to start with a vintage one. Perhaps you want a Patek Philippe pocket watch to wear for a special event such as a wedding. Whatever your motive, … Continued
The autumn auction season often reveals some exciting sales traditionally with the largest held in Geneva. However, in a COVID-19 world, all rules have changed and we are seeing new and different ways that the auction houses are marketing their top lots to global clientele. One notable evolution is Christie’s focus on their flagship sale … Continued
The ref. 725 Perpetual Calendar is where it all began – the entire lineage of the references 1518, 2499, 3970, 5970, 5270 can be traced back to the dial design of that model. The DNA of the ref. 725 can be seen in the position of the moonphase and subsidiary dials on numerous Patek Philippe … Continued
Five of Our Favorite Modern Patek Philippe Timepieces In this video, founder John Reardon discusses five of his favorite white metal wristwatches from several of Patek Philippe’s modern collections. His thoughts highlight the continuity of Patek Philippe’s styles, mechanisms, luxury materials, and production, combined with a look at how this historic watchmaker has created an … Continued
