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A Diamond Between the Lugs

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May 9, 2024

A Diamond Between the Lugs

In 1999, Philippe Stern and his son Thierry were discussing how to celebrate and distinguish watches made from platinum without…

Collectability In-Depth: Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters

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Apr 16, 2024

Collectability In-Depth: Patek Philippe Minute Repeaters

In the world of watchmaking, there is arguably nothing more challenging to make, nor more beautiful to behold than a…

The Tiffany & Co. Stamp: Words to Sell By

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Apr 11, 2024

The Tiffany & Co. Stamp: Words to Sell By

Many of you that may see the title of this article and then take a gander at who is writing…

The Secret Codes of Patek Philippe: HOX and USA Market Buckles

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Mar 10, 2024

The Secret Codes of Patek Philippe: HOX and USA Market Buckles

Did you ever wonder if your watch was made for the USA market? Did you inherit a piece from your…

The Rhythm of Time

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Mar 8, 2024

The Rhythm of Time

One of the rarest Patek Philippe complications does not tell the time. Instead, this complicated mechanism helps a musician play…

To Service or Not to Service a Patek Philippe, that is the Question

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Mar 7, 2024

To Service or Not to Service a Patek Philippe, that is the Question

In our new series ‘Collectability Mailroom’, we will answer some of the questions that we get asked most often from…

The 6 Most Undervalued Vintage Patek Philippe Models, According to Experts

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Mar 6, 2024

The 6 Most Undervalued Vintage Patek Philippe Models, According to Experts

To anyone with even a passing interest in Patek Philippe, one thing is abundantly clear: If value on the secondary…

Gilbert Albert: the genius designer who changed the face of watchmaking

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Mar 6, 2024

Gilbert Albert: the genius designer who changed the face of watchmaking

Names such as ‘Ricochet’, ‘Flying Saucer’, ‘Asymétrie’, ‘Futuriste’ and ‘Tutti Fruitti’ are not normally associated with iconic Patek Philippe watch…

Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts: Marquetry

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Mar 5, 2024

Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts: Marquetry

At the Patek Philippe Art of Watches Grand Exhibition in New York in July 2017, the star of the show…

A collectable minute with Ed Sheeran

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Jan 25, 2024

A collectable minute with Ed Sheeran

In this exclusive Q & A, global superstar singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran tells John Reardon about his passion for…

Patek Philippe Myth Busters: Did David Penney Really Design the Ref. 96?

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Jan 2, 2024

Patek Philippe Myth Busters: Did David Penney Really Design the Ref. 96?

There are endless “facts” that people believe as true and are endlessly parroted, copied, and retold until people simply accept…

Should I Invest in Patek Philippe? That is The Question

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Jan 1, 2024

Should I Invest in Patek Philippe? That is The Question

In short, no. But that answer makes for too short of an article. I’m constantly being asked, “How’s the Patek…

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Our goal is to give watch collectors and enthusiasts the knowledge they need to make informed decisions on buying and selling vintage and pre-owned Patek Philippe watches.

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