Patek Philippe - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

A legendary watch. From the first moment you hold it, you immediately understand why Patek Philippe is at the pinnacle of watchmaking. The steel case, with its perfectly brushed and polished finishes, captures the light in a mesmerizing way. The fluidity of its lines, the ergonomics of the integrated bracelet, and the comfort of wear are incomparable. Added to this is the gradient blue dial, which subtly changes depending on the lighting, shifting from deep blue to black. A truly ever-evolving picture. It tells a story of excellence, taste, and refinement. It attracts the attention of connoisseurs while remaining subtle and elegant, without ever falling into ostentation.

This is a watch that belonged to my great-grandfather and that I recovered last year in a rather incredible way. This pink gold reference to Clous de Paris is extremely rare, there are only two known examples, according to my research, mine and its twin sister exhibited at the Patek Museum, which comes from the auction "The Art of Patek Philippe" in 1989 (confirmed by the brand). I particularly appreciate its very Art Deco style, the hand guilloché of its bezel which gives it this museum piece look, the large curvature of its case and its glass as well as its double gadroon, which gives it a thrilling design. Its 9-90 shaped movement, although hidden behind the solid case back, has finishing standards that are no longer done today at Patek. This watch has become a true family myth for me that has completely obsessed me since the beginning of my watchmaking adventure 13 years ago, although my great-aunt never wanted me to get it, reserving it for her direct descendants, descendants who resold it as soon as they got their hands on it, which I realized when I saw it appear on Chrono24 (I can recognize it thanks to its patina and I had been looking for it for 13 years without ever having seen another one, so it was it, the seller having also told me at the time of purchase that it was a watch "that had always been in the same family"). So I was able to fish it out after 13 years of trying and searching the Internet for it without success.

Owner of this 5711 for over 10 years... I've been a simple watch enthusiast for quite some time now, and back then we could buy this kind of watch without any difficulty. When I see now that this is no longer possible... I wonder how it will last. I have the opportunity to visit my friends at the European Watch Company on Newbury Street, and I'm amazed by the actual sale prices for second-hand! I'm glad I bought a new one for $20,000 before all the hype disturbed the established order. This watch is the most beautiful in my collection, not always easy to wear as it scratches quickly and is sometimes a little too flashy! Otherwise, what a treat in terms of sleek lines, like a 911... A very simple design that has become iconic in modern watchmaking. Many ask me if this is Patek's iconic watch? For the public, the answer is probably yes, but for watch enthusiasts, clearly no! In any case, not for me... I'd be tempted by a 5960 Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5960P Chronograph Platinum Grey Dial, on sale at European Watch Company. For me, it's the Patek style with its 3 counters, very characteristic of complications models of the brand. Finally, thanks to the It's About Time newsletter, which introduced me to this platform... It's nice, it can be improved, but it's a pleasure to be able to share passion and emotions quietly and safely. THX #redsoxnation