Category: PATEK PHILIPPE

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5035 Owner Review by @watchesandwords

The practical complication of Patek Philippe, the Annual Calendar Ref. 5035 confuses most of the people I know. Firstly people do not know that Patek introduced the annual calendar complication with this watch at the 1996 Baselworld fair as a part of the practical complications collection. The annual calendar complication is invented by Patek Philippe.…
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02/07/2024
Owner review: Patek Philippe 5115J

Reserving a watch for memorable events and occasions adds a ceremonial cachet to the experience. It ritualises the moment a timepiece girdles the wrist till its dutiful return. For this reason, the Patek Philippe 5115J stands out among other watches in rotation. Anything short of exemplary is deemed unworthy of such distinction. A minimalistic time-only dial…
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04/11/2022
Owner review: Patek Philippe 5296R

The Patek Philippe 5296R used to be my grail watch. I convinced myself all would be well once I owned (or rather, looked after) a Patek Philippe. The Orientals teach their young to be steadfast and self-reliant once reaching thirty years of age. What better means to symbolise responsibility and maturity other than a fine…
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28/10/2022
Owner review: Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010

Here’s a challenge I set for myself: Review the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010 without mentioning hype or desirability. I believe it is time to sit down, coffee in hand, and ponder on our journey for the past 4 years and counting. Patek’s move of turning away from a traditional dress watch design language may shout…
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15/10/2022
Owner review: Patek Phillipe 5205G

The backstory of the Patek Phillipe 5205G. In 1991, the final year students at the Geneva School of Engineering were presented with a diploma topic: Simplify the perpetual calendar by getting rid of the fragile racks, cams and jumper springs to produce a movement with a similar function. This of course was the birth story…
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29/09/2022
R&R Podcast – with Watchmaker Bradley Taylor

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by watchmaker Bradley Taylor from Bradley Taylor Watchmaking. Bradley tells us a bit about his history with watches and how he got into tinkering with them from a young age. Then…
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17/02/2021
Owner Review: Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167a

When Patek Philippe released the Nautilus in 1976, it was a departure from the traditional designs for which the brand was so well-known. Two decades later, they went a step further and unveiled the Aquanaut – a more casual, sporty alternative…and the first Patek with a rubber strap. It was clearly inspired by the design…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Patek Philippe 5370P Rattrapante

Five factors drove my purchase decision for the Patek Philippe 5370P. Firstly, I had no Rattrapante in my collection and this one appeared stunning to my eyes. My preference for white metal cases and black dials was another positive for this watch. I also have a strong love of Breguet numerals and when set against…
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02/01/2021
IT Podcast – Independent Watchmaker Christian Lass

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Independent Thinking: independent watchmaker Christian Lass @christian_lass joins Roman and Michael to talk about his incredible watchmaking journey. Christian is an independent watchmaker based in Denmark, currently making bespoke and commission watches for collectors. Topics Christian has previously worked for star watchmaker…
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14/06/2020
The Defining Time Show – The BIG 3! Holy Trinity!

This episode, Defining Time and The Watch Regulator shift the conversation to the Holy Trinity. Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet. If they could only have 1 from each house, money no object, basically hopes and dreams, what would they choose? It’s a lot of fun to dream, especially when you can choose anything…
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27/02/2020