Did you ever wonder if your watch was made for the USA market? Did you inherit a piece from your grandfather and want to know in which country he bought it? Do you have a watch with a USA market retailer signature and want to double-check if it was actually imported into the USA? Do … Continued
In this exclusive Q & A, global superstar singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran tells John Reardon about his passion for Patek Philippe and why he collects. JR: Why Patek Philippe? ES: In 2012, I was gifted one for playing at a birthday party, met Kelly [Yoch], then went down the rabbit hole and here we … Continued
We all have our own reasons to collect. It’s very personal and everyone has a story to tell about why they own or desire a Patek Philippe. For me, it is an obsession. All things Patek Philippe are interesting to me and inform my collecting journey. Below, I explain the five reasons why Patek Philippe … Continued
The superlative Patek Philippe accessory What is the ultimate Patek Philippe accessory? There is strong competition from elegant cufflinks, key chains, and even rings, but nothing can compare to the Golden Ellipse lighter. Created in the late 1970s, but made with 19th-century finishing techniques, these accessories captivate even non-watch collectors. And specialist lighter collectors have … Continued
Perhaps no other object or work of art in the world has a better value proposition than a Patek Philippe pocket watch. I have had friendly debates with fellow collectors for over 20 years on this claim! I particularly love to debate people who are obsessed with collecting modern brand X or Y or Z … Continued
Have you worn a modern Patek Philippe for years but never thought of buying a vintage model? Or maybe you have never owned a Patek and would like to start with a vintage one. Perhaps you want a Patek Philippe pocket watch to wear for a special event such as a wedding. Whatever your motive, … Continued
The ref. 725 Perpetual Calendar is where it all began – the entire lineage of the references 1518, 2499, 3970, 5970, 5270 can be traced back to the dial design of that model. The DNA of the ref. 725 can be seen in the position of the moonphase and subsidiary dials on numerous Patek Philippe … Continued
Five of Our Favorite Modern Patek Philippe Timepieces In this video, founder John Reardon discusses five of his favorite white metal wristwatches from several of Patek Philippe’s modern collections. His thoughts highlight the continuity of Patek Philippe’s styles, mechanisms, luxury materials, and production, combined with a look at how this historic watchmaker has created an … Continued
