With a vibrant, uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years, the company benefits from a unique legacy of tradition and innovation. See all books authored by jan patek, including seasons of the heart and home. Inflationadjusted prices are also listed for reference. All are going to be sold on sunday and the battles among collectors should be as epic as memorable. This is not a book that you will read as a story before going to sleep. Up close with the patek philippe platinum 2499 owned.
A personal, detailed account of eric claptons platinum. The reference 2499 from patek philippe, part of the incredible lineage of perpetual calendar chronographs explained by us in detail here is, well, kinda the end game. As far as patek philippe watches go, this is about as good as it gets. Imagine a watch so rare, so valuable, and so special that it would be hard to think of a more important piece in private hands anywhere on the planet. In fact, many would argue that this is the finest watch ever produced. Definitely something you can put as an art object on your table and certainly a. This is a rare model with only five pieces known to have been produced. He recounts pateks exile, his life in geneva, his meeting with gifted watchmaker jean adrien philippe, and the 1932 purchase of the company by the stern family who, over.
Philippe stern has proven himself to be a highly capable, responsible executive, introducing successful models such as the 24 ladies watch, the. Lot 301 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Patek philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its founding. Patek philippe grand complications automatic mens watch. By partnering directly with the brands we carry, we guarantee 100% authenticity of everything we sell. Accompanied by an additional patek philippe 18k yellow gold link. The book essentially is a catalogue describing the collection of patek philippe.
Patek philippe 1518 is even more important than the first perpetual calendar, discover how this. But this one is made in rose gold rather than stainless steel. Patek philippe references, patek philippe prereferences, watch market observer. What makes this serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499 so.
Its larger than the early 1518 and later 3970, and more classically designed than the 5970, and above all else, its still vintage, with a production that began in the 1950s. Patek philippe, eric clapton, platinum, christies, complication of the movement, rarity. A unique serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499 christies. Today, each of the publications in the patek philippe collectors library explores the. This print features a white illustration of the patek philippe reference 2499 on a matte black background. He was born in piaski szlacheckie, poland and moved to warsaw at the age of 10. Christies watch department succeeded in gathering 100 ancient patek philippe.
Patek philippe an extremely rare and highly important yellow gold. After that, patek among other people were forced to leave poland and it was in 1833 when this man settled down in switzerland. A second series 2499 in rose gold, this is, quite simply, a masterpiece and, as there are less than 10 in the world, its extremely rare. The south african comedian and host of the daily show is also on netflix with shows like son of patricia and afraid of the dark, and has sold out a standup world tour. Patek philippe watches volumes i and ii, made by the patek philippe museum, belong to the second category. Marketing the worlds foremost watch is a brilliant story that manages to capture the history from the mid 19th century all the way into the 1980s. Three patek philippe 2499 references at phillips geneva. Rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches business. This is one of the few books on watches that will bring a lifetime of enjoyment. Add to that his producing credits, a bestselling book, an increasing number of redcarpet appearances and his 10. Three patek philippe 2499 references at phillips geneva watch. Founded in 1839, patek philippe is the last independent, familyowned genevan watch manufacture. The platinum patek philippe 2499 was lost no 34 in this first thematic sale. These must have volumes for patek aficionados weigh a respectable 6.
Aug 30, 2016 original patek philippe nautilus reference 37001 1976 the original nautilus also featured a black dial with fantastic horizontal embossed bars. When czapek left the company in 1845, patek hired philippe as his new head watchmaker, and by 1850 the company was producing the first philippedesigned movements. Eric claptons patek philippe perpetual calendar chronograph ref. Open to the public from may 27 until june 7, 2015 at the saatchi gallery, the event attracted more than 42,500 visitors over the course of 12 days. Sep 27, 2019 this is a rare model with only five pieces known to have been produced. Introduced in 1932, the patek philippe calatrava watch has become synonymous with understated elegance in the world of luxury watches. Pioneers of numerous technical advances, including the first. Definitely something you can put as an art object on your table and certainly a read that will teach you one thing or two about. May 31, 2016 at phillips hong kong watch auction on tuesday, an unnamed bidder with a few boatloads of cash purchased the exceedingly rare rose gold patek philippe reference 2499 seen above.
Patek philippe sa is a swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, located in. Patek philippe perpetual calendar chronographs reference 2499. History of patek philippe swiss watch brand from 1839. A year after world time complication debuted, vacheron constantin commissioned him in 1932 to build the ref. Top 7 most expensive patek philippe watches produced as of 2020. It was a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the history of watchmaking and the world of patek. Up close with the patek philippe platinum 2499 owned by. Patek philippe nautilus moon phase blue striped dial steel watch 57121a001. The history of the world as told by world time watches. Nov 07, 2014 christies watch department succeeded in gathering 100 ancient patek philippe. In more words and variations, it has essentially been described as the greatest watch ever made, period. The 2499s lifespan ended in 1986 when patek entered the modern era with a reference called the 3970.
Brand patek philippe had everyones attention last year with enormously huge auction of their yellow gold 2499 fourth series watch. Since 1932, it has been owned by the stern family in switzerland. Patek philippes mythical reference 2499 was introduced in 1951, a decade. Indepth a personal, detailed account of eric claptons platinum patek philippe 2499. The model weighs 18 karats and is made of a rose gold casing with the signature patek philippe stamp engraved on its casing. An original series examining the history and evolution of iconic watch lines. In the real world, it is known as one of the most prestigious brands on the planet, an instant indicator of wealth, stature and, of course, good taste. History of the patek philippe calatrava part 1 the. The volumes, covering pocket watches and wristwatches, have played a large part in the renewal of interest in finest quality horology. Exceptional and extremely rare 18k yellow gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, 30minute register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, special tachometer dial and an 18k yellow gold buckle.
The art of patek philippe calibre 89, to be offered for sale by auction at the hotel des bergues, geneva on sunday, april 9, 1978. List of most expensive watches sold at auction wikipedia. The hodinkee shop is an authorized retailer of new watches from a growing but carefully curated set of brands. Vimeo gives control freaks the power to tweak every aspect of their embedded videos. Very fine and rare, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30minute register, perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18k gold patek philippe buckle. Original patek philippe nautilus reference 37001 1976 the original nautilus also featured a black dial with fantastic horizontal embossed bars. This 36mm perpetual calendar might just be the most defining watch from patek of the last 25. It looked classic with a subtle glimpse of the future because it remains to this day very relevant for the nautilus.
The 2499 is the holy grail of patek philippe references, so whether you are a current owner lucky you or aspire to own one join the club, this print is for you. In 1844, patek had occasion to meet a young french watchmaker, adrien philippe, who was the inventor of the keyless winding mechanism. Patek philippe is a brand that needs little to no introduction. Patek philippe calatrava watch primer gentlemans gazette. In the watch world, it is known for making high quality, highly sought after timepieces of exceptional complexity. At phillips hong kong watch auction on tuesday, an unnamed bidder with a few boatloads of cash purchased the exceedingly rare rose gold patek philippe reference 2499 seen above. When we listed some highlights from the upcoming phillips geneva auction two last week, you may have wondered or been screaming, where are the 2499safter all, there are a grand total of three, yes three, patek philippe 2499s that will be on the blocks this weekend and on top of that, they are some quality examples. Everything from the case shape and dial layout to the perpetual calendar chronograph complication, it is as pure an embodiment as it gets of patek philippe as a manufacture. The story of the patek philippe 1518 italian watch spotter.
All are going to be sold on sunday and the battles among collectors should be. The final price listed includes the buyers premium paid to the auction houses, and has been converted to us dollars, if needed, according to the currency exchange rate at the time of auction. This list of most expensive watches sold at auction documents the watches sold at auction worldwide for at least 1. The holy grail of patek philippe complicationswatch comes 100% factory complete and collector new condition with inner and outer patek philippe boxes, books our experts expect this timepiece to achieve record results in the years ahead and an absolute must have for the elitist patek philippe collect. Since 1982, patek philippe has provided essential reference works for enthusiasts, collectors and dealers in fine watches. In fact, only four rose gold 2499s have ever appeared at auction, and the. Nov 04, 2015 firstly, a lot has been said about the patek philippe 2499. Quilts for a winters day seasons of the heart and home, no 2, and quilts for summer days seasons of the heart and home, and more on. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18k yellow gold gentlemans wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18k gold patek philippe buckle. We even offer free shipping and returns, and a complimentary extended year warranty on all watches, so you can be confident youll be happy with your purchase. Now that would be a truly historic day in our books. The 2499 s lifespan ended in 1986 when patek entered the modern era with a reference called the 3970. We analyze the growth of the patek philippes iconic ref.
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