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A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL TIMEPIECES

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Oct 25, 2025

A COLLECTOR’S GUIDE TO THE PATEK PHILIPPE CELESTIAL TIMEPIECES

Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has gazed upward in wonder, charting the heavens to navigate oceans, mark seasons, and…

5 PATEK PHILIPPE REFERENCES COLLECTORS REGRET NOT BUYING

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Oct 9, 2025

5 PATEK PHILIPPE REFERENCES COLLECTORS REGRET NOT BUYING

One of Edith Piaf’s most enduring songs is titled: ‘Non, je ne regrette rein’. I often sing it to myself…

IN-DEPTH: PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILER ANNIVERSARY PIECES

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Sep 30, 2025

IN-DEPTH: PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILER ANNIVERSARY PIECES

In the world of haute horlogerie, Patek Philippe has maintained a unique tradition: beyond its own Salons in Geneva, Paris…

A collector’s guide to the Patek Philippe Ref. 5970

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Sep 19, 2025

A collector’s guide to the Patek Philippe Ref. 5970

More than twenty years have passed since Patek Philippe unveiled ref. 5970, which many collectors consider one of the most…

In-Depth: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Ref. 844 (and 843)

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Sep 9, 2025

In-Depth: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Ref. 844 (and 843)

Following our in-depth study of the perpetual calendar ref. 725, we’re getting more complicated with the Patek Philippe minute repeater…

Collectability In-Depth: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 725

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Sep 3, 2025

Collectability In-Depth: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 725

Patek Philippe didn’t invent the perpetual calendar, but it might have made it famous. The earliest known Patek Philippe perpetual…

A Collector’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96

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Jun 27, 2025

A Collector’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96

Ninety-six. Even the reference number is simple and clean. Introduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe reference 96 “Calatrava” was its…

The Last Great Case Maker

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Jun 25, 2025

The Last Great Case Maker

On March 7, 2025, Jean-Pierre Hagmann died at the age of 84. His passing was a huge loss to the…

The Photograph

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May 28, 2025

The Photograph

Collectability is thrilled to share the story behind the story of the infamous ‘Gondolo Gang’ photograph. Watch writer and historian…

A Collectability first: a collaboration with Dennison Watches

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May 6, 2025

A Collectability first: a collaboration with Dennison Watches

Collectability is excited to launch its first ever collaboration watch: a limited edition Dennison watch. For Collectability to put its…

Market Update: Neo-vintage Patek Philippe Calatravas

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Mar 19, 2025

Market Update: Neo-vintage Patek Philippe Calatravas

If you walked into a Patek Philippe retailer in 1950 or 1970 and asked for a “Calatrava,” the sales associate…

A Collector’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

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Feb 13, 2025

A Collector’s Guide to the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Imagine you’re a watch collector in 2000, on the hunt for the ultimate vintage Patek Philippe: a ref. 2499 perpetual…

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