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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.…

Celebrating the Holiday Season with vintage Patek Philippe Ads

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Jul 20, 2020

Celebrating the Holiday Season with vintage Patek Philippe Ads

The holiday season is upon us and Collectability would like to wish our readers all the very best for this…

COLLECTABILITY INSIDER: A CONVERSATION WITH MASTER ENGRAVER CHRISTIAN THIBERT

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Jun 27, 2020

COLLECTABILITY INSIDER: A CONVERSATION WITH MASTER ENGRAVER CHRISTIAN THIBERT

Since its inception, Patek Philippe has attracted and nurtured the most highly skilled craftspeople in watchmaking. Within the rarefied world…

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…

Collectability Insider: In Conversation with Patek Philippe Museum Director and Curator Dr Peter Friess

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Jun 20, 2020

Collectability Insider: In Conversation with Patek Philippe Museum Director and Curator Dr Peter Friess

Dr. Peter Friess, director and curator to the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva, has been very busy in recent years helping…

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…

INTRODUCING THE ‘BLUE BEAUTY’ CALATRAVA:  A UNIQUE DISCOVERY FROM THE PAST

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May 2, 2020

INTRODUCING THE ‘BLUE BEAUTY’ CALATRAVA: A UNIQUE DISCOVERY FROM THE PAST

At Collectability, we are constantly on the hunt for a new Patek Philippe treasure and nothing beats discovering a watch…

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…

What I Have Learned by John Reardon

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Mar 18, 2020

What I Have Learned by John Reardon

I have been buying and selling Patek Philippe watches non-stop for over 20 years, but I have learned more about…

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