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How Patek Philippe took the Dual Time Watch to New Heights
During the 1950s, as air travel started to take off, a new mechanical watch complication arose to help travellers navigate time zone changes conveniently. For the jet set, the dual time zone watch became a new status symbol. It was admittedly more accessible than Patek Philippe’s World Time watches [link to world time watch story]. At the time, the Genevan watch manufacturer was already working with Louis Cottier to refine the world time complication.
27 Apr 2021
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The Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Is A Perfect Gift for All Occasions
The 1970s and 1980s were a defining era for Swiss watchmaking. Recovering from the triple strike of the quartz crisis, currency exchange spikes and inflation, many brands realised that they needed to broaden the horizons of luxury watchmaking for collectors of the 21st century.
23 Mar 2021
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A Diver’s Watch Born in the Desert
The 500-piece Blancpain Bathyscaphe Day Date Desert Edition tells a story unlike any other.
08 Mar 2021
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Why the Nautilus Truly Represents Patek Philippe’s Ideals Today
Ask any Patek Philippe collector, even the ones who may not love the Nautilus, for a model that they would love to own, and it will probably still be a Nautilus.
08 Jan 2021
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Everything Patek Philippe Released in 2020, in One Article
Like every other industry, the watch industry has had to adapt quickly to global changes, more so this year than ever. Despite that, it’s been an incredible year of great releases by Patek Philippe.
21 Dec 2020
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The Cult Classic Black Bay Fifty-Eight Now Available in Navy Blue
It is a rare occurrence that you get watch enthusiasts all around the world so excited about the launch of a new colour in an existing collection.
05 Nov 2020
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Diving Deep into the TUDOR Naval Heritage
Taking a closer look at the long history of TUDOR divers’ watches. The history of wristwatches dates back all the way to the 1800s.
16 Oct 2020
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Rhapsody in a Patek Philippe Ref. 5370P-011 Blue
If Patek Philippe’s manual-wind chronographs are said to be in demand by watch lovers, then their rattrapantes, or split-seconds chronographs, are worth entering a Hunger Games battle for.
22 Sep 2020
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Why the Reference 5303 is a Bold Step Forward for Patek Philippe
If you attended the Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Singapore in 2019 at Marina Bay Sands, you must remember the limited edition pieces that were released.
27 Aug 2020
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Why the Patek Philippe Ref. 5270 is Special, Even Among Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronographs
In the world of Patek Philippe, there are dozens of combinations of high complications, each treasured by collectors across the globe. But the perpetual calendar and chronograph combination is probably the greatest fan favourite.
11 Jul 2020
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H. Moser & Cie. Works with MB&F Creating Two Outstanding Pieces That Combine The DNA of These Independents
I guess you could say this watch is an MB&F&HM&C. With all this turmoil around the world, it is vital that everyone stick together and stay united in weathering the storm. For two independent watch brands – H. Moser & Cie. and MB&F – they have taken it quite literally, forming a very unlikely collaboration to produce two incredible, limited edition pieces.
29 May 2020