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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…

Collectability in depth: Patekaholic

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Mar 17, 2020

Collectability in depth: Patekaholic

Jasem Zeraei founded Patekaholic, the number one Patek Philippe fan page on Instagram since 2015. Known as a brutally honest,…

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 ref. 3418: the Amagnetic

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Jan 22, 2020

The ref. 3418: the Amagnetic

During the late 1950s, Patek Philippe developed and marketed its first anti-magnetic wristwatch references. These watches were made in response…

The Ultimate List of Patek Philippe Books

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Jan 22, 2020

The Ultimate List of Patek Philippe Books

At Collectability, we are often asked which books one should read to learn more about Patek Philippe. Thankfully, the list…

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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