Patek Philippe’s Chiming Jump Hour Ref. 5275 which is among the commemorative timepieces for the brand’s 175th anniversary in 2014 pays tribute to the Ref. 3969 Jump Hour launched in 1989 which is also a commemorative edition that marked the 150th anniversary. A gentle word of advice is not to jump to the conclusion that the Ref. 5275 is just … More
Patek Philippe has been supporting Singapore’s Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay since 2003 as one of its arts benefactors. This explains why, as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations in 2014, Patek Philippe was presenter for the performance “Principal Conductor Valery Gergiev with London Symphony Orchestra” in November 2014. During the event, Patek Philippe also presented some of its … More
The best-kept secret in the watchmaking industry has finally been unveiled. At Patek Philippe’s Plan-les-Ouates manufacturing facility which has been amazingly transformed for the 175th anniversary celebrations of its founding (1839 to 2014), the brand finally showcased its Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 – the main highlight among its commemorative anniversary timepieces. Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 is the result … More
The Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph Ref. 5990/1A in stainless steel launched at the 2014 BaselWorld watch fair adds another complicated timepiece to Patek Philippe’s Nautilus line. Moreover, the Ref. 5990/1A replaces the Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980/1A in steel. In other words, the Ref. 5980/1A which first made its debut in 2006 will be discontinued. However, this does not mean the … More
One main highlight from Patek Philippe for 2014 at the BaselWorld watch fair is the Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960/1A. This is not only the brand’s first Ref. 5960 housed in a stainless steel case, it is also the first steel watch from Patek Philippe to feature the “drop” links bracelet (in steel). The Ref. 5960/1A in steel has a … More
Fans of Patek Philippe visiting the annual BaselWorld watch fair in 2014 in late March will be welcomed by the brand’s new booth, a luminous glass pavilion designed by architectural firm Ottavio Di Blasi & Partners from Milan. While the ground area has expanded 9.5% to 630 square metres, the total floor area occupied by Patek Philippe has increased by … More
The Ref. 3417 “Amagnetic” first launched by Patek Philippe in 1958 was initially equipped with the Calibre 12’’’400 AM movement. In 1960, it was replaced by the Calibre 27-AM 400 before it was discontinued in the late 1960s, according to auctioneer Bonhams. Though models of Patek Philippe’s Ref. 3417 were last produced in the 1960s, they remain very much in … More