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PATEK PHILIPPE IN DEPTH: JUMP HOUR WRISTWATCHES

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Dec 20, 2020

PATEK PHILIPPE IN DEPTH: JUMP HOUR WRISTWATCHES

Patek Philippe is known for a myriad of both time only and complicated wristwatches. And while one could dedicate a…

Your first vintage Patek Philippe

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Nov 2, 2020

Your first vintage Patek Philippe

Have you worn a modern Patek Philippe for years but never thought of buying a vintage model? Or maybe you…

Collectability on Auction: The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XII, November 6 – 7, 2020

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Oct 4, 2020

Collectability on Auction: The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XII, November 6 – 7, 2020

In this new feature for Collectability, we will be covering auctions large and small with a focus on Patek Philippe offerings.…

The Nautilus Craze and What it Means for You

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Jun 26, 2020

The Nautilus Craze and What it Means for You

Ten years ago, it was quite easy to find a modern steel ref. 5711/1A for under 15,000 USD. If you…

History in your pocket

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Jun 24, 2020

History in your pocket

I often say that I want to keep each and every watch that I buy for Collectability. Here’s a watch…

The Intersection of Time and Money: Why a Boom in Online Watch Buying is Being Driven by Patek Philippe

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May 19, 2020

The Intersection of Time and Money: Why a Boom in Online Watch Buying is Being Driven by Patek Philippe

When the Covid-19 quarantine began, I was quite sure my ambitious spring travel plans were over, and I was also…

Patek Philippe Skeleton Wristwatches: The Definitive Guide

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May 7, 2020

Patek Philippe Skeleton Wristwatches: The Definitive Guide

Last May 2019, a skeleton Patek Philippe pocket watch brought over 825,000 USD at auction. This exceptional result for an…

EVERY DAY IS MOTHER’S DAY WITH PATEK

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May 3, 2020

EVERY DAY IS MOTHER’S DAY WITH PATEK

As we approach Mother’s Day on May 10, it’s fun to look back at how Patek Philippe first celebrated mothers…

The United Nations of Patek Philippe

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Apr 16, 2020

The United Nations of Patek Philippe

Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow Patek Philippe collector in Geneva and, as to be expected,…

The World in Crisis and the Watch Market

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Mar 19, 2020

The World in Crisis and the Watch Market

In the midst of such a difficult and challenging global situation, many of us within the watch community are relying…

Chronology of Patek Philippe in the US

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Feb 8, 2020

Chronology of Patek Philippe in the US

From Patek’s first meeting with Mr. Tiffany in 1847, and consistently until the end of the 1980s, it is estimated…

The Secret Codes of Patek Philippe: APRIOR Dial

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Jan 13, 2020

The Secret Codes of Patek Philippe: APRIOR Dial

From 1971 until 1995, all watches made in Switzerland with gold applied markers or gold dial plates were required to…

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