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November 10, 2009

Patek Philippe Ladies First Chronograph Ref. 7071R and CH 29-535 PS caliber

Filed under: Petek Philippe — Tags: CH 29-535 PS caliber, Patek Philippe Ladies First Chronograph, Patek Philippe Ref. 7071R — Lily Allen @ 1:11 am

Early November, Patek Philippe proudly unveiled its CH 29-535 PS caliber and the Ref. 7071R “Ladies First Chronograph” in Paris.

The Ref. 7071R, inspired by Patek Philippe’s Art Deco watch from 1930s, features a cusion-shaped case with rounded angles, warm rose gold tone, ergonomic rectangular pushers and flutd crown. The look is handsome, mature and a little retro, but most importantly, very unique.. The case is sized at 39mm, a little big for a women’s watch.

There are two dial options: one in black with fine guilloched pattern, and the other one in silvery opaline. The dial is completed by large leaf-shaped hands, two off-center subdials for small seconds and the 30-minute counter and exceptional diamond decoration at the edge. Protecting the dial of fabulous arrangement is a slightly domed sapphire-crystal glass. And I have to say the legibility of the dial is second to none.

And the CH 29-535 PS caliber that beats inside the Ref. 7071R is really something. Based on the classic construction of column-wheel control and a geared clutch system though, it is actually a great materpiec that holds six patented innovations.Aside from the 4Hz frequency and the 65-hour power reserve, the movement has a stop seconds function and aesthetic designs that mean to present how how movements in the 1930s were presented.And this movement is beautifully displayed at the rear. I believe the join of this in-house made manually wound chronograph movement will make Ref. 7071R more attractive to women who appreciate fine watch mechanics.

In my humble opinion, Patek Philippe starts a new page in women’s luxury watches by combinining fine designs and high-end features of the chronograph movement. And Ref. 7071R, with various reptile strap colors, will be choice of modern sophisticated women who can afford a huge amount of 51,000 euros..

TECHNICAL DATA
Chronograph Ref. 7071R

Movement
Caliber CH 29-535 PS
Manually wound mechanical movement, column-wheel chronograph, chronograph hand, subsidiary seconds, and 30-minute counter
Diameter: 29.60 mm
Height: 5.35 mm
Number of parts: 269
Number of jewels: 33
Power reserve: 65 hours
Balance: 4-spoke Gyromax, 4 poising weights
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz)
Balance spring: Breguet
Functions: Two-position crown:
- Pushed in: to wind watch
- Pulled out: to set time and stop seconds
Displays: Center hours and minutes

Chronograph hand
Subsidiary dials:
- 30-minute counter between 3 and 4 o’clock
- Subsidiary seconds between 8 and 9 o’clock
Buttons: – Chronograph start/stop at 2 o’clock
- Chronograph reset at 4 o’clock
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Features
Case: 18K rose gold, sapphire-crystal glass and sapphire-crystal back secured with four polished screws
Water-resistant to 30 meters
Case dimensions: Width (from 9 to 3 o’clock): 35 mm
Length (from 12 to 6 o’clock): 39 mm
Height: 10.95 mm
Width between lugs: 18.20 mm
Dial: Two-tone silvery opaline or black with guilloched “flame” pattern
Railway-track minute scale on perimeter of dial

Silvery opaline dial
Eight brown hour markers
Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands in 18K rose gold with luminescent coating
Arrow-style chronograph hand, counterbalanced, painted brown
Off-center subsidiary dials, white with circular guilloché pattern:
- Baton-style seconds hand, counterbalanced, painted brown
- Baton-style minute-counter hand, counterbalanced, painted brown

Opaline black dial with guilloched “flame” pattern
Eight baton-style applied hour markers in 18K rose gold
Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands in 18K rose gold with luminescent coating
Arrow-style chronograph hand, counterbalanced, painted white
Off-center subsidiary dials with circular guilloché pattern:
- Baton-style seconds hand in 18K rose gold, counterbalanced
- Baton-style minute-counter hand in 18K rose gold, counterbalanced
Precious stones: Approx. 0.58 ct. (136 round diamonds set in the dial flange)
Strap: Hand-stitched alligator, matt white for the model with the black dial and brown with white stitching for the model with the white dial, 18-mm prong buckle in 18K rose gold

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September 10, 2009

Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 and Marlon Brando’s Vacheron Constantin at Antiquorom’s Auction

Filed under: Petek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Watches — Tags: Antiquorom’s auction, Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando's Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe Ref. 2499, Zsa Zsa Gabor — Mabel @ 9:43 pm

The Antiquorom’s auction will be held on Septemper 17th in New York City. And among those timepieces to be auctioned off, I find two exceptional timepieces. One is the Vacheron Constantin watch Zsa Zsa Gabor for Marlon Brando and the other one is the Patek Philippe Ref. 2499. The former was produced around 1954 the year when it was given to Marlon Brando by Gabor and now it looks old and a little tarnished while the latter made in the early 1980s is still in great condition.

I do not know much about the Marlon Brando’s Vacheron Constantin watch except the fact that it was a gift from Zsa Zsa Gabor on June 24, 1954 when when “On The Waterfront” was released in theaters, according the engraving done by hand on the case. And as far as I know of , the movie was a huge success. It won the the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Actor for Brando as well. This Vacheron Constantin has a gold case and features guilloche engraved dial and the interesting engraving on the case back.. No doubt, it is a commemorative watch, a highly personalized watch and a luxury watch either in 1954 or at present. But the Antiquorom’s auction estimates have this watch going for just $3,000 – $8,000. Does the appearance really count something?

Regarded by many as one of the best luxury timepieces ever created in the planet, the Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 is in 18k yellow gold and sized at 36mm at diameter. Powered by the movement with the seal of Geneva, it comes with the desirable perpetual calendar and chronograph functions, moon phase indicator. The design, quality and the function represents the highest level of Patek Philippe watch making. Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 is very rare and very valuable now. Thus , I think Antiquorum’s estimate of $250,000 – $350,000 is conservative.

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June 16, 2009

Discover PateK Philippe Horologe Museum-Nothing is Impossible in Horologe World

Filed under: Brand Story, Petek Philippe — Tags: antique watches, drum watch, enamel watches, Patek Philippe Museum, patek philippe watches, secret watches, world time watches — Mabel @ 5:19 am

Idolreplicas.info today guides you to Patek Phillipe Horologe Museum which is located the center of Geneva. In 1920s, this place was a famous jewelry workshop. From 1975, it became Patek Philippe spare parts factory. Later, it received comprehensive repairs and became today’s top-class horologe museum, driven by the wife of Patek Phillipe President.

Patek Phillipe Horologe Museum-Book Collection

The first floor of the museum revives the early watch workshop that first appeared 500 years ago. More than 400 pieces of old tools and machine help us to understand how watch-makers worked at that time. The second floor exhibits all kinds of Patek Philippe watches ever created since 1839. You will see how two pioneers of Patek Philippe achieve their promise o make the most valuable masterpieces in the world. The third floor collects the most valuable watches(more than pieces) that were highly popular in Europe between 16th century and 17th century. They are the most important part of the collection. In addition, the museum collects 4000+ horologe books and 700+ company documents.

Patek Phillipe Horologe Museum presents the 500-year development of Geneva watch industry. And the most important point is that it shows Swiss’ endless pursuit for watch craftwork. Walking in the museum, you may find that in the world of watches, nothing is impossible.

Sacrifice for love

Sacrifice for love by Pierre Jaquet Droz

In Geneva, Watch-maker Pierre Jaquet- Droz and his son were famous for their love to making complex decorative watches. The “Sacrifice for love” created in 1785 is one of their works. The bezel is paved with pearls and crystals. The bird on the dial can sing regularly.

Drum Watch

Drum watch

As far as we known, this is the oldest watch in the world.Created by a Germany watch-maker in 1540, it witnesses the whole evolution of horologe civilization. It was crafted from brass and coated with gold. A 100% mechanical masterpiece.

Mother Love – Watch Sold to China

Mother Love - Watch Sold to China

China was one of the biggest market of Geneva watches between 18th and19th century. Chinese market was regarded as the most profitable. At that time, countless exquisite watches and relevant products entered China. The royal family and relatives were the major consumers. The “Mother Love” is one excellent example. Made in 1809, the mother love features exquisite enamel and double-layer surface. One of the best at that period.

The First World Time Watch

he first world time watch (bottom) and the patek philippe world time watch made in 1939

The world time watch was created around 1790. It looks like a round box. The dial is engraved with 53 city names. It tells time difference through 24 hours. In 1939, Patek Philpe created a world time watch that needed no case and key. It can tell time of 23 different places at the same time.

Enamel Pocket Watch

Enamel Pocket Watch by Antoine Mazurier

This pocket watch combines color enamel, print with etching art . In about 1645, Paris watch-maker Antoine Mazurier revived the works of Jacques Callot and Matthaus Merian. The religious-theme also reflects the Protestant Revolution greatly influenced watch industry at that time.

Secret Wristwatches designed by Patek Philippe

Notes: The visit to Patek Phillipe Museum is a stirring one. I am wondering what makes Switzerland a splendid watch kingdom? It is just because Swiss love precise industry? Or because the Protestant Revolution brought Switzerland-the first Protestant country lots of handicraftsmen from France and other European countries. In my humble opinion, the key element is that Swiss respect watch craftwork. On almost every antique watch, you can find the name of its designer or maker. And every milestone invention would be commemorated again and again. In the museum, I saw the most precise techniques and the inventions of striking inventions. I think, it is the respect to watch gives birth to Patek Philippe, Piaget and other watch brands that keep demanding for perfection. It is the respect to watches that makes Geneva watches always stand out of the industry.

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April 27, 2009

09 Patek Philippe New Release: Ladies Calatrava 4897R

Filed under: Petek Philippe, Watches — Tags: Ladies Calatrava 4897R, Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava, patek Philippe watch review — Mabel @ 2:27 am

Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava 4897R -Angle

In response to the growing demand for ultra-thin ladies timepieces, Patek Philipe created the ultra-thin mechanical Calatrava for ladies three years ago. This year, Patek Philippe unvailed another new ladies’s Calvatrava – Ref. 4897 in 18K rose gold after the white gold Ref. 4896G.It is a warm feminine watch with seductive elegance.

Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava 4897R -Angle

The dial features a unique combination of chocolate hue and rose gold faceted hands and arrow-headed hour markers. The layout of hour markers offers a harmonious and fascinating contrast with the concentrically guilloched wave pattern. Like all Calatrava watches, the 4897R offers ultimate clear reading of hours and minutes under a sapphire crystal cover. The bezel is set with 72 top wesselton round diamonds, which looks amazing on this watch.

Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava 4897R

The 33m 18K rose gold case houses Caliber 215 automatic movement.It is an in-house ultra-thin movement designed and developed independently by Patek Philippe. It offers accurate performance though it is highly compact. Most of current Calatrava watches adopt this movement. The sapphire cystal case back reveals the beauty of this movement.

This supremely elegant and sophisticated ladies’ watch is completed by a satin matte brown strap with prong buckle in 18K rose gold.

In my humble opinion, the 4897 could be regard as the best dress watch in 2009 with amazing color combination, unassuming luxury and subtly feminine elegance.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber 215 -Automatic mechanical movement
Diameter: 21.90 mm
Height: 2.55 mm
Number of parts: 130
Number of jewels: 18
power reserve: Approx. 44 hours
Balance: Gyromax
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz)
Balance spring: Flat
Balance spring stud: Adjustable
Functions: Two-position crown:
- Pulled out: To set the time
- Pushed in: To wind the movement
Displays: Hours, minutes

Features
Case: 18K rose gold with 72 diamonds
Snap back in 18K rose gold with sapphire-crystal window
Water-resistant to 25 meters
Case dimensions: Diameter: 33 mm
Overall height: 6.35 mm
Height crystal to back: 6.60 mm
Width between lugs: 17 mm
Dial: Dark chocolate, guilloched
12 matt arrow markers, rose-gold-plated
Dauphine hands for hours and minutes in 18K rose gold with 2 facets, 1 polished, 1 sandblasted
Precious stone complement: Bezel with 72 flawless Top Wesselton round diamonds, diameter 1.2 mm, total approx. 0.47 ct.
Strap: Satin, matt brown, 16-mm prong buckle in 18K rose gold
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April 25, 2009

The Best Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch – the Ref. 5153 Calatrava officer’s watch

Filed under: Petek Philippe, Watches — Tags: Patek Philippe Calatrava, Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153, Patek Phillippe watch review — Mabel Xie @ 1:40 am

Patek Philippe is world’s No.1 luxury watch brand producing thrillingly expensive and ultimate refined timepieces. The Calatrava, created in 1932, is regarded by many as one the most classic Patek Philippe watch lines. This year, Patek Philippe enriches the Calatrava collection with the launch of the ref. 5153 Calatrava officer’s watch.

Patek Philippe the Ref. 5153 Calatrava Officer’s Watch

This latest calatrava watch is presented on 18k yellow gold. The case is 38mm at diameter, 2mm larger than the ref. 5053 released in 2001. The case is a perfect blend of the Calatrava and officer’s watch style. The Bassine-style bezel is extremely smooth and beautiful as a result of highly refined polishing. The meticulously-crafted crown is of turban style which brings a touch of retro feel. The transparent case back is protected from scratches and dust by a a hinged back cover. And the straight lugs features round ends with exposed screws that firmly hold the brown strap together with the body.

Patek Philippe the Ref. 5153 Calatrava Officer’s Watch – Bezel & Crown

The silvery opaline dial features a hand-guilloche sunburst pattern at the center and gold arrow-shaped hour markers. It simply displays a set of three hands, date window at 3 and a beautiful minute track with gilt minute pearls. The layout is extremely clear and comfortable, one of the best I have seen on Patek Philippe watches.

Patek Philippe the Ref. 5153 Calatrava Officer’s Watch-Face/Dial

This extremely beautiful watch is powered by Caliber 324 S C, a self-winding mechanical movements with 29 jewels and a power reserve of 45 hours. This movement features a 21k gold unidirectional-winding central rotor. Like all Patek Philippe mechanical movement, this movement keeps time at a regular rate in a range between -3 and +2 seconds per day. Open the hinged back cover, you can admire the beauty of this exquisitely adorned movement.

The ref. 5153 Calatrava officer’s watch, in eyes of mine, is the best Calatrava watch ever made. And time will tell that it could be added to the lists of World’s best dress watches. Time will definitely tell.

The 5253 will be available in July and it estimated that its retail price is around $25,800.

Technical Specification of 5153:
Movement: In-house Caliber 324 SC, 28,800 vph, 29 jewels, 6 bridges, Gyromax balance, 213 parts;
Power reserve: 45 hours;
Winding rotor: Central rotor in 21K gold, unidirectional winding;
Balance spring: Flat;
Functions: 3-position crown:
– Pushed in to wind the movement
– Pulled halfway out to set the date
– Pulled out to set the time
Displays: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds;
Date in an aperture at 3 o’clock;

Case material: 18 K yellow gold;
Case dimensions: 38 mm;
Case height: 10.97.mm;
Height: (crystal to back) 9.70 mm;
Width between lugs: 20 mm;
Dial: Silvered opaline with hand-guilloché center, New arrangement of golden cartouche with Patek Philippe Geneve signature at 12 o’clock, 12 applied arrow markers in 18K yellow gold, Gilt minute pearls;
Water resistance: 30 m;
Strap: Matt chocolate brown large square-scaled alligator strap;
Crystal: Sapphire, AR-coated;
Horns with rounded ends and with visible screw attachments;
Bassine bezel

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April 24, 2009

Review of 09 Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus Watches

Filed under: Petek Philippe, Watches — Tags: Nautilus 7010, Nautilus 7011, Patek Phillipe Ladies Nautilus, Patek Phillippe — Mabel Xie @ 2:13 am

The first Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus watch was introduced in 1982, 6 years after Nautilus was created in 1976. It was one of the very first sports watches designed for women and also a highly sought-after iconic pieces for ladies who often attended formal occasions.

Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 7011

In 2006, Nautilus’s 30th anniversary, Patek Philippe launched a new collection of Nautilus men’s watches after it ceased production of all previous Nautilus watches. Now, Patek Philippe presents new Nautilus collection with two styles-Nautilus 7010/1 and Nautilus 7011/1 for its females fans, carrying over the design and technical features of 2006 Nautilus men’s collection.

Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus 7010

The case, available in 18K white or rose gold, is enlarged to 32mm from the original 25.8mm to keep with current trends. The case is decorated with vertically brushed finishing. Nautilus 7010/1 is adorn with precious diamonds on the bezel while Nautilus 7011/1 comes with a satin-finished bezel. The diamond bezel sports 46 top-class found diamonds mount to 0.73ct. The silver or grey dial center features a horizong line motif this is an unmistakable design of Nautilus. The rectangular hands and hour markers are eye-catching and offer clear reading all the day round as they are coated with luminescent material for clear reading in places of poor lights.

Bracelet features brushed outer links and curved polished center links as well as a triple-deployant clasp completes these stunning sporty wathes for elegant ladies. The caliber E 23 SC quartz movement which has a stop seconds function offers reliable performance.

Created in 20th and continue in 21th century, Petek Philippe Ladies Nautilus watches will further enhance Patek Philippe’s status as a major player in r in the elegant sports watch sector.

Technical Specifications:
Movement:Quartz, calibre E 23 S C
Functions:Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case 18K white or pink gold, 32 mm
Bezel set with 46 diamonds (~ 0.73 ct) or plain
Water-resistant to 60 m
Dial Silvered white or anthracite grey
Luminescent gold applique hourmarkers
Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap 18K white or pink gold with Nautilus folding clasp

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March 19, 2009

Russian Prime Minister Putin Loves Petek Philippe Gold Watches, So Do Other Russian Politicians

Filed under: Petek Philippe, Watches — Mabel Xie @ 4:07 am

Recently, Russian Newsweek did an investigation and revealed the watch brands and models that worn by Russian political figures and other world leaders.

The results shows that Russian politicians, artists and commecial elites appreciate Switzerland golden watches that have several-century-long history. They all hold the opinion that a famous brand watch can fully show the eminent social status of its wearer.

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Among Russian politicians, Prime Minister of Russia Putin wears the most expensive watch amount to 60,000 US dollars– a perpetual calendar gold watch from Petek Phillipe. This expensive watch has equal amount as the annual salary of Putin. The search shows that Prime Minister Putin seems to pay great attention to watch brand. He once worn a Petek Philippe Calatrava, an classic gold watch model.

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Petek Philippe is a very traditional and expensive brand which deeply loved and sought after by important leaders and politicians

It is said that, several Russian vice presidents and government officials, catering Putin’s pleasure, struggle to wear Patek Philippe watches. Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov, for example, has a Petek Philippe Calatrava gold watch.

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March 8, 2009

Patek Philippe Ref.5098 Chronometro Gondolo and Cal.25-21REC

Filed under: Petek Philippe, Watches — Tags: Cal. 9-90, Cal.25-21REC, Chronometro Gondolo, Petek Philippe — Mabel @ 11:16 pm

Four decades ago, Petek Philippe offered customer with Cal. 9-90. You could get a Petek Philippe watch with this retangular basic movement. It was also 40 years ago that Petek Philippe stopped producing its only rectangular basic movement-Cal. 9-90. Therefore, people had to turn to Ref. 3939 that used Cal.215. Of course, it was not an important matter for those who are born to like rounded wristwatches or people who are suitable for rounded watches. However, to those who have a natural temperament to wear rectangular watches like REVERSO, it meant a destinated miss. After all, to any one, it is a great honor to be able to wear Petek Philippe.

Finally, 40 years later, Patek Philippe launched the vintage edition of Cal.9-90: new Cal.25-21 REC. REC is not abbreviation of some what complex functions but a simple label of this rectangular movement. Compared with the original one, new REC movement looks much slender. It is 24.6mm by 21.5mm at dimension while old Cal.9-90 has a dimension of 25.6mm by 18mm. Obviously, the width is increased quite a bit. Considering the characteristics of modern movements, Petek Philippe puts the height in place: new REC is reduced by 1mm at height compared with original model.

Balance, naturally, is invaluable asset of Petek Philippe. New Rec uses GYROMAX double-arm 8 weight super balance. At the same time , Petek Philippe equips the rectangular basic ultra-thin movement with flat spring, which is great break for Petek Philippe that uses wind-up spring in great quantity. The frequency is also improved to 28,800VPH. The plate design, to a great extent, copies that of the classic Cal.9-90. It adopts the general design of ancient wristwatches: the central train bridge presents a s shape while the balance bridge， escapement bridge and minute train bridge branch out from the perimeter zone of the movement, The brushing and polishing , without any doubts, conform with Geneva rules. Five positions timing is used to ensure this top-brand basic wristwatch working will not pale beside COSC Standard. Except Geneva logo, this movement also gets chronometer certification.

To bring back the style 40 years ago, Petek Philippe spares no effort to make the case perfect: the case has a tonneau shape while to case back slightly arches to meet the wrist line. The hands features classic design, like those hands used on desk clocks that appeared in Chinese market in 1970s or even earlier period. The exquisite patten on the dial spreads from center to all around while classic Arabic numerals surround the center part. In a word, the dial is really interesting and attractive.

Last but no least, let us look at the buckle. Petek Philippe abandons the consistently used folding clasp and matches this Chronometro Gondolo Vintage Edition with pin buckle which was used long time ago.

40 years later, another Petek Philippe rectangular basic movement shows up. Just mourn for those who waited for a long time but could not wait till it appeared again.

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