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Sep 13, 2024
We’re excited to share this special moment with you: the Collectability team—Tania Edwards, John Reardon, and David Lewis—has won the…
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Aug 30, 2024
One of the most common questions Collectability receives from new Patek Philippe watch enthusiasts is, “Which Patek should I buy…
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Aug 23, 2024
Launched at the Basel Watch Fair in 1999, the ref. 5099RG immediately stood out as something of a departure for…
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Jul 19, 2024
When Patek Philippe launched the Golden Ellipse ref. 5738/1R-001 at this year’s Watches & Wonders, the company took as much…
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Jul 10, 2024
As the year 2000 approached, so did speculation among the watchmaking community as to how Patek Philippe would celebrate such…
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Jul 9, 2024
As temperatures soar across the US, people are asking us what kind of watch is best to wear on a…
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Jun 20, 2024
1977 was a turbulent time for the mechanical watch world. Inexpensive quartz watches from Asia combined with world currency fluctuations…
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May 20, 2024
What is the difference between the Patek Philippe Ellipse and the Golden Circle? The easy answer, and probably the most…
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May 9, 2024
In 1999, Philippe Stern and his son Thierry were discussing how to celebrate and distinguish watches made from platinum without…
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Apr 16, 2024
In the world of watchmaking, there is arguably nothing more challenging to make, nor more beautiful to behold than a…
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Apr 11, 2024
Many of you that may see the title of this article and then take a gander at who is writing…
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Mar 10, 2024
Did you ever wonder if your watch was made for the USA market? Did you inherit a piece from your…
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Driven by passion and scholarship, Collectability strives to make the process transparent and enjoyable so that you can collect with trust and confidence.
