Category: Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe Nautilus is a classic watch and a watch that is well known both among collectors and watch amateurs. The brand was started by Antoni Patek in 1839 in Geneva and Adrien Philippe joined him in 1845. Adrien Philippe was the inventor of the keyless winding mechanism, a very important invention that revolutionized watches. What made them stand out was the fact that the watch parts they used for their amazing watches were made in house. Another fact that has made them popular is that the watches made by them have some of the highest prices in worldwide auctions due to their prestige and high quality products. Some of their watches are sold at auctions even for one million dollars nowadays so owning one of their pieces is definitely a big investment.

The model Nautilus is a beautiful but simple watch when compared to their other models, especially the Grand Complications series. However, this mechanical self-winding movement watch with date is definitely a beauty to look at and also comes with a caliber in the CH 28 520 C series. The chronograph, the 60 minute and 12 hour mono-counter at 6 o’clock and the sweep seconds hand are only a few of the elements that make it such a desired watch. Those who buy this watch are very impressed with its simple but striking beauty that makes it a perfect watch for any occasion. Also, coming with such simple colors will make it an easy to add watch to any type of outfit, be it a colorful one or a more monochromatic one.

The black dial with beautiful silver applied hour markers with luminescent coating make this watch a very classic one and definitely the right choice when somebody wants to impress. Other notable elements on this watch are: the screw down crown, the sapphire crystal case back, the water resistance to 120 m and the stainless steel case.

The case diameter is 40.5, an average size case but perfect for any type of wrist which makes this watch a great formal watch for those who want to accessorize well.

The Patek Philippe in White Gold is the epitome of elegance and shows that an artistic touch can be created when making common accessories such as watches. Due to that and the high class technology behind its mechanism, the watch is considered to be one of the best in the world.

It’s hard to describe in words how this watch feels and how well it works. Wearing it will give you that feel of a well-made product and analyzing it closely will show you elements you won’t discover at first glance, small details that make this watch even more incredible. Part of a collection that seems to celebrate the stars and the universe but also complicated designs, the watch feels like it has been made for royalty and definitely looks like that too with its 38 baguette diamonds on the case.

With mechanical self-winding movement and a 240 LU CL C caliber this watch is hard to ignore by a connoisseur. Obviously, it comes with a price tag as high as its popularity making it available only for those who have a certain status. The whole ensemble consists of a celestial beautiful bezel with date, hours and minutes. The watch has sky and moon indications with meridian passage of Sirius and the moon. The case is set with 38 baguette diamonds and an alligator strap with rectangular scales with hand-stitched in shiny navy blue color. All these and many other details set the tone for a beautiful and elegant watch, something very different even when compared to other high end watches. The tradition and all the technology that have been put behind this watch make it worth it.

Created with white gold on the outside but also on the inside (22k gold mini rotor) with a diameter of 38mm the watch is a good choice for someone with a wrist on the smaller side. The power reserve is 38 hours so even in the harshest conditions you will be able to use the watch.

There’s a lot to say about the Patek Philippe watch but it’s difficult to describe the feeling of wearing such a majestic accessory.

The Patek Philippe Celestial Grand Complications is a watch of great value that was first introduced at the 2002 Basel Fair. The watch is set to depict the night sky exactly as it appears over Geneva. A watch with great design and an amazing potential for any wearer, the Patek Philippe Celestial Grand Complications is a watch like no other. It was made to indicate the moon phase but also has an astronomical display that uses a system made to reproduce the relationship between the various celestial bodies during different times. It definitely doesn’t get better than this. Obviously the watch is considered incredibly high end, especially among other fashionable watches made by popular brands.

With such a beautiful micro cosmos incorporated the watch comes with other embellishments that justify its high price. The case is made with 18k white gold with a size of 43 mm and 10 mm thick – a good size both for those with smaller wrists and those with bigger wrists. You will also notice that the case sides are embossed with the Calatrava Cross, a very beautiful detail that gives this watch an authentic touch. The dial is made with a beautiful deep blue color with an elliptical window that marks the cardinal directions for orienting celestial display. The skeletonized Feuille style hands shouldn’t go unnoticed because they give the watch a lot of grace.

The front and back has sapphire crystal so you can see the mechanism behind this great watch. It has 2 crowns, one at 2 o’clock which sets the time and winds the watch and the other at 4 o’clock which is used to set the astronomical display. The case comes with roman numbers giving the watch that classy feel a lot of formal watches have; also notable is the fact that every tooth on the gear wheel has been hand polished making such craftsmanship hard to find in the horology world.

Stamped with the Geneva seal and wrapped up in a high end case ready for its owner, the watch is a beautiful gift for someone you love or a great way to spoil yourself.

There are no words to accurately describe the watches produced by Patek Philippe as the company is known to produce some of the finest timepieces on the market today. The watches are also produced with their own movements and the brand maintains exclusivity by creating limited editions and superb designs.  Their tradition began very early in 1839 and until today they have created high end watches for those men with good taste who could afford such beautiful timepieces. The trademark that stands behind these watches is also the fact that they look timeless so they can be easily worn with anything and, more importantly, can be passed from generation to generation as a beautiful gift.

The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph is a 40.5 mm with 13.55 mm case size watch with automatic movement and hours, minutes, seconds, annual calendar and chronograph functions. It has a power reserve of 55 hours and it’s made with platinum. The front and back of the watch are made with non-reflective sapphire glass and the watch comes with a beautiful Blue Sunburst Dial model. The model has been famously awaited for many years before actually being produced and it is known to be made only with platinum. It features a complex mechanism that has more than 450 parts which also makes it very precise and reliable. Another interesting aspect is the innovative mono-counter dial that offers better readability to the user and a very modern touch to an elegant watch. It also comes with lovely anthracite colored elements with gold applied dial markers. The watch chronograph comes with 60 minute and 12 hour monocounter that can be seen at 6 o’clock.

The Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph comes with an elegant and comfortable alligator leather strap with large rectangular scales that has been hand stitched and that definitely adds to its overall style. However, the style of this model can be seen on other watches since it’s similar to the Patek Philippe trademark design. If you want a watch that looks classy but doesn’t feature a traditional mechanism, this modern precise watch is elegant enough to please an elegant owner.

Patek Philippe is a known Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that has brought us some incredible designs over the years. While there are similarities to some of these timepieces, each one is considered unique and special in its own way so that brand is certainly something that should be considered when looking to buy a luxury watch. If you are not familiar with the name yet, a good example of its technical ingenuity is the super complicated pocket watch designed in the 30s for Henry Graves Jr.; this jewel had 24 functions and was auctioned in 1999 for the sum of eleven million dollars which was the most expensive watch ever sold at that time.

We will not be talking about that particular timepiece right now as there is something much more recent that demands our attention. The Patek Philippe 5070 is a watch that has earned its place in every true collection of luxury watches and ever since 1998, when the first yellow gold version was introduced, it has been known as a great status symbol. Over the years, some other versions appeared that replaced the white gold models with platinum. The one we have here, with the dark blue dial is a great looking watch from the collection that represents the brand in a great way.

Let’s start with the way it looks and it is a subject where almost everyone can agree upon due to its classic beauty and perfect lines. The two counters on the display, perfectly centered, offer a sense of balance and style and this is actually made possible due to the small movement. The scale on the display is carefully applied as to not make the display seem too crowded while still being useful when using its functions. The perfectly round case and the subtle buttons on the side make for an amazing looking watch and while some may find the half missing numbers on the display to be a visual problem, other enthusiasts consider it to be a charming feature that make it unique.

While the looks are great and we could talk about them for a long time, we cannot skip the movement which is a real jewel. It is was reworked by the company to function perfectly and there is also a nice image when seeing the different colored parts working together; this can be easily done due to the transparent back cover. It does not have some of the features that most modern luxury watches have but it doesn’t need anything more than the chronographic function.