Patek Philippe - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Sobriety, classicism, timelessness... it was the first new model that I wanted to buy from this brand that made me dream so much... its diameter is perfect I think (37mm), the caliber still has the Geneva hallmark... typically a watch that can be both very elegant but also wearable in all circumstances. A first step at PP that I do not regret.

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.