In-Depth: The Patek Philippe Ref. 1526. The first serially produced perpetual calendar wristwatch.
Take a drive and read my deep dive article about the perpetually proper Ref. 1526 on Hodinkee👉🏻 LINK IN BIO
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The ref. 2509 is often overshadowed by its sibling the ref. 2508 - but as Paul Engel argues in his latest in-depth article for Collectability, it deserves proper respect on its own merits. Produced from 1950 to 1968 in yellow gold, rose gold, and steel, the ref. 2509 offers three distinct dial configurations, three different movement calibers, and a flatter, more elegantly dressed profile that sets it apart from the ref. 2508 in ways that matter on the wrist.
With approximately 10% or less of original production known back in the market, finding a top-quality example is becoming increasingly difficult - and the auction results Paul has curated make a compelling case for why that matters.
Read the full article via the link in bio.
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The Patek Philippe Ref. 1579 has a great wrist presence, especially when enjoyed with original case and dial condition.
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Construction Complete! In-Depth: Patek Philippe Reference 2509. Everything you wanted to know about this classic reference, including new insights and observations with over 50 supporting images. Head over to Collectability.com LINK IN BIO
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The — balance — is — right on this Patek Philippe Ref. 2508A with Type 1A dial.
Discover many details on the reference, including an extremely rare version coming back to market at Monaco Legend Group auctions this year 🤩. 👉🏻LINK IN BIO.
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By popular vote… just published the quick take I’ve had sitting in the can since last year — more details on the Patek Philippe Henri Stern buckle origin. Head over to
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Who’s got the number on their Patek Ref. 565A?
If you haven’t already seen and would like to discover the details, click the LINK IN BIO. A similar article was authored by me and published last year on .
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Extremely rare Patek 565R - pink on pink Freccero + Acuatic paired with super rare bird Ponti Gennari Beads of Rice bracelet 👌🏻👌🏻
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Often mistaken for a simple Calatrava, the ref. 2508 reveals its importance only through closer study. Produced from the early 1950s into the mid 1960s, it combines generous proportions for its era with a Taubert screw back case and the elegant caliber 27 SC center seconds movement.
To learn more about this intriguing Calatrava, read this article by Paul Engel, known as @aircooltime , who, with extensive research and detailed photography has taken a deep dive into the world of this relatively under-appreciated, yet classic, Patek Philippe watch.
Read the full article via the link in bio.
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Vintage Patek 1526 + Vintage Porsche 356 = Perfect Day!
Shot this while working on my HODINKEE article - finally posting it. Go Behind the Wheel: In- Depth The Patek Philippe Reference 1526 Perpetual Calendar - ARTICLE LINK IN BIO 👆🏻
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Rarity + Provenance…A common thread with these 3 iconic steel Patek references from the late ‘30’s - early ‘40’s. Check out more on . LINK IN BIO
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@aircooltime is the first to dive into this stunning rose gold Patek Philippe "Flame Lugs" Ref. 2431 with his expert eye! His detailed breakdown of this piece and the reference as a whole is a must-read. Visit matthewbaininc.com to explore his article and uncover the craftsmanship behind this beauty. #MatthewBainInc #PatekPhilippe #FlameLugs #LuxuryWatches #WatchCollecting #VintageWatches #Timepiece #Flamelugs
