Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168 G Patek Philippe’s 20th anniversary Aquanaut model brings a triple first to the collection.
June 12, 2017Precisely twenty years since it first made its debut at Baselworld in 1997, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut has grown both literally and metaphorically. First introduced in a 35.6mm stainless steel case with a black dial and black composite strap, the Aquanaut line has gradually evolved in terms of size (38.8mm from 1998, 40.8mm from 2008) […]
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Patek Philippe Calatrava Skeleton Ref. 5180/1R-001 Skeletonization and engraving give this timepiece an enigmatic transparency.
June 12, 2017The new Calatrava “Squelette” Ref. 5180/1R-001 comes in a round rose-gold Calatrava case which is reduced to a narrow frame to places emphasis on the movement. With its large-format sapphire crystal glass and caseback, it assures total transparency yet offers optimized protection and water resistance to 3 bar (30 meters). The aesthetic appeal and transparency […]
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First Look: Patek Philippe 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Nautilus Watches
October 5, 2016Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711 1A 40th anniversary watch in platinum This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic timepieces: Nautilus. First unveiled to the world in 1976, the watch (Ref. 3700/A) made history for a number of reasons, not the least of which was the fact that it was […]
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The Most Expensive Watch In Asia-Patek Philippe 2499
June 1, 2016A Patek Philippe 2499 pink gold watch sells for US$2.54m at Phillips in Hong Kong, it become the most expensive watch is Asia. Phillips just set two price records for wristwatches sold at auction in Asia during its recently concluded second Hong Kong watch auction. Of the HK$150m (or US$19.4m) raised during the sale, a […]
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5396 Annual Calendar With Two Versions
April 20, 2016The new Patek Philippe Ref. 5396 Annual Calendar comes in white gold and rose gold, this the Patek Philippe is a classic timepieces. The watches are cased in precious metals namely white and rose gold, and are sized at 38.5 mm in width and 11.2 mm in height. The case construction is the usual 3 […]
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The Best Watch Brands
March 17, 2016Watches have a lot going for them compared to, say, a coat or pair of trainers. They’re trendproof for the most part, easy to wear (once you heed the golden rule of matching the size of your watchface to your wrist) and they’re available at price points that run the gamut, too – from a […]
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Patek Philippe 4910/10a-010 Thin Watch
November 4, 2015High polished finished stainless steel case & bracelet. Case set with a single row of diamonds on each side. Case set with a total of 34 Top Wesselton quality diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carats. Crown set with a Onyx solitaire stone. Metallic grey dial set with 10 diamonds hour markers & with applied polished steel 6 & 12 Roman […]
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Beautiful Patek Moon Phase Watches
November 2, 2015What is it about the moon phase complication that makes it appealing? I pondered this question as I was digging in to this week’s episode of Buying Time, my weekly roundup of interesting pre-owned watches from the Govberg vaults. Is it the intrigue of having a celestial body on the dial of a watch? It […]
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Milestone Patek Philippe Watches, from 1868 to Today
October 25, 2015To mark Patek Philippe’s 175th birthday in 2014, WatchTime offers phone company’s noticably wrist watches. Scroll lower to uncover WatchTime.com’s top 5. For that complete listing of 24 milestone Patek Philippe watches, you are able to download the entire article, in the November-December 2014 problem, from WatchTime’s online shop. 1868 – First Patek Philippe Watch […]
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A Brief History Of Ladies’ Complicated Watches Old Technology, New Innovations
July 27, 2015The collections of two great American watch fanatics – James Ward Packard and Henry Graves Junior. – have extended been heralded since the earliest and lots of important private purchases in watches. It absolutely was their “Grand Complication” watches that elevated Patek Philippe to stuff of tales. According to popular belief, the first grand complication […]
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