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
After quarantine restrictions put Collectability videos on hold, we wanted to start back with something fun. We also wanted to get some of our COVID cabin-fever frustration out. As curators and dealers in Patek Philippe watches, we don’t usually educate watch collectors on how to destroy their vintage timepiece, but it’s fun to do something … Continued
Ten years ago, it was quite easy to find a modern steel ref. 5711/1A for under 15,000 USD. If you were lucky, you could have picked one up for even less. Back then it seemed like business as usual for the Nautilus, a staple in the Patek line since 1976. Then something strange happened. It … Continued
I have been buying and selling Patek Philippe watches non-stop for over 20 years, but I have learned more about the realities of the market in the last five months than I ever imagined possible. I don’t have the global auction machine supplying my inventory, or a factory pumping out new inventory on the supply side. I … Continued
In this video, Collectability founder John Reardon looks at seven timepieces that will be a welcome addition to any Patek Philippe collection, all under $20,000. Where antique and modern Patek Philippe timepieces can run hundreds of thousands of dollars, you don’t have to spend a king’s ransom to own a beautiful Patek Philippe that’s part … Continued
During the late 1950s, Patek Philippe developed and marketed its first anti-magnetic wristwatch references. These watches were made in response to increased demand for high quality Swiss watches that could be used by professionals who had constant exposure to high degrees of magnetism such as electrical engineers, scientists and doctors. In such professions, a normal, … Continued
