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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…

Collectability’s Patek Philippe Movement Number Dating Guide

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Jan 1, 2024

Collectability’s Patek Philippe Movement Number Dating Guide

Have you ever wondered when a Patek Philippe watch you are interested in was made, even if it does not…

The Collectability Patek Philippe-a-Month Club

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Nov 5, 2023

The Collectability Patek Philippe-a-Month Club

‘You never actually own a Patek Philippe’ as the famous tagline states — but Collectability begs to differ with this…

Stockholm Syndrome: A Patek Philippe Story

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Sep 24, 2023

Stockholm Syndrome: A Patek Philippe Story

Anyone with a passion for Patek will no doubt know what it feels like to be captured by the brand…

The Beauty of Imperfection

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Sep 12, 2023

The Beauty of Imperfection

As many collectors will attest, the dial is one of the most valuable parts of a vintage watch. In most…

Names you should know in the world of Patek Philippe: Arthur V. St. Germain

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Jul 26, 2023

Names you should know in the world of Patek Philippe: Arthur V. St. Germain

While we’re constantly on the hunt for rare and unusual watches, we’re also on the hunt to uncover and share…

TOP 10 REVELATIONS FROM THE PATEK PHILIPPE EXHIBITION IN TOKYO

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Jun 12, 2023

TOP 10 REVELATIONS FROM THE PATEK PHILIPPE EXHIBITION IN TOKYO

In June 2023, I was fortunate to spend three fascinating days at the Patek Philippe Watch Art Exhibition in Tokyo.…

INSIDE THE MOVEMENT: NOUVELLE LÉMANIA

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May 23, 2023

INSIDE THE MOVEMENT: NOUVELLE LÉMANIA

When we look back at the long and distinguished history of Patek Philippe’s legendary chronograph movements, it is interesting to…

INSIDE THE MOVEMENT: LOUIS COTTIER

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Apr 25, 2023

INSIDE THE MOVEMENT: LOUIS COTTIER

When a World Time Patek Philippe wristwatch ref. 2523 or 1415 comes up for auction, the watch world stops to…

‘THE STAR OF CARACAS’ PATEK PHILIPPE LADIES’ BRACELET WATCH REF. 3215/26P

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Apr 12, 2023

‘THE STAR OF CARACAS’ PATEK PHILIPPE LADIES’ BRACELET WATCH REF. 3215/26P

At Collectability, we are on a constant quest to find something truly unique in the world of Patek Philippe. Occasionally,…

INSIDE THE MOVEMENT: VALJOUX

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Mar 30, 2023

INSIDE THE MOVEMENT: VALJOUX

For most serious Patek Philippe collectors, a holy grail or ultimate watch to own would be a ref. 1518 or…

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