The brilliance of Patek Philippe is that they seem to produce pieces knowing full well that they are making history. Only Watch has offered the brand the opportunity to make history every two years, and every time there is a twist or surprise. Yet never before have we seen such a bold attempt by Patek … Continued
As Kermit the Frog lamented: “It’s not easy being green”, and any collector looking for a green dial Nautilus will agree, it’s not easy. So why is color so important? As Goethe wrote in 1792, “Color occupies so important a place in the series of elementary phenomena, we shall not be surprised to find that … Continued
At Collectability we love treasure hunting, and we particularly love pocket watches. Visiting Alex Ku’s collection of pocket watches on show at the Horological Society of New York’s elegant library is a happy combination of both. In seven short years, Alex Ku has amassed an impressive collection of pocket watches that span over 300 years … Continued
We all have our own reasons to collect. It’s very personal and everyone has a story to tell about why they own or desire a Patek Philippe. For me, it is an obsession. All things Patek Philippe are interesting to me and inform my collecting journey. Below, I explain the five reasons why Patek Philippe … Continued
Probably one of the most iconic watch designs of the past century is the Patek Philippe Calatrava. First introduced in 1932 with the ref. 96, its pure, simple design reflected the minimalist Bauhaus principle in which function determines the form of an object. This classic form has since inspired many hundreds of different variations, but … Continued
