In the last few decades, Patek Philippe has surprised us with a lineup of revamped versions. This year is a little different, however, with the launching of this gold 5172G. About 5172 and the 5170 differ from one another, you may be asking yourself. The 5170 was the first chronograph made by Patek Philippe at […]
Read MoreThis rose version of the version is the Patek Philippe Calatrava Small Seconds 5196R-001. Its 37mm increased case appears opulent, especially when paired with a rich brown alligator leather strap. Just like the gold model, it’s a fresh dial, yet this time with rose gold watch applied hour markers and hands. At 6 o’clock, you […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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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