Patek Philippe Archives - PERPETUAL PASSION

24 05, 2023

The Patek Philippe 6,2QL owned by the last emperor of the Qing dynasty sold for 96 million dollars

Di Matthew Bega|2023-05-24T00:49:30+01:00May 24th, 2023|

There are auctions that are decidedly out of the ordinary and watches that are equally so for their historical value and their rarity. This is the case of the platinum Patek Philippe 96 Quantieme Lune, which once belonged to Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, which was sold by Phillips in association with "Bacs & Russo" for HK$49 million / US $6.2 million This historic soiree held [...]

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20 02, 2023

P | Movies, “The Thomas Crown Affair” Steve McQueen between Jaeger LeCoultre and a rare Cartier Allongée

Di Matthew Bega|2022-12-08T11:56:35+01:00December 7th, 2022|

Raise your hand who wouldn't have wanted to empathize, even if only for a moment, in the shoes of Steve McQueen and the very rich gentleman thief Thomas Crown? The Thomas Crown Case is not simply a film, it is a photograph of a world, of an era that is certainly as fascinating as that of the 60s. Starting with the likes of Steve McQueen and the alluring Faye Dunaway, this classic [...]

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31 03, 2022

W & W2022 | Introducing Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G

Di Matthew Bega|2022-03-31T10:39:37+01:00March 31st, 2022|

Patek Philippe unveils the new Travel Time Annual Calendar Ref. 5326G-001, a watch that for the first time combines two complications such as the Annual Calendar and the Travel Time function thanks to a new self-winding caliber that boasts eight patents. To house this unprecedented movement, Patek Philippe has created a new Calatrava case in white gold with a diameter of 41 mm with a [...]

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6 12, 2021

Patek Philippe unveils the latest Nautilus 5711 for Tiffany & Co.

Di Matthew Bega|2021-12-08T14:39:24+01:00December 6th, 2021|

Patek Philippe has recently announced the creation of 170 special editions of its most iconic timepiece, the Nautilus 5711, in partnership with Tiffany & Co .. A launch that stunned everyone and that immediately sparked collectors' fantasies. Patek will produce 170 examples of the Nautilus 5711 with a brand new "Tiffany" dial which will be sold in selected Tiffa boutiques [...]

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12 11, 2021

“The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV” | The 10 watches that crossed the Million mark in the Phillips auction

Di Matthew Friolotto|2022-02-02T14:28:54+01:00November 12th, 2021|

One of the hottest weekends in the world of watch auctions has just ended. With a total proceeds of 74.5 million dollars, "Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo" achieves the highest grossing in the history of watch auctions. Exactly 12 lots have exceeded the fateful threshold of 1 million Swiss francs (CHF) and among these we will have the honor to present the ten most [...]

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15 10, 2021

Introducing Patek Philippe Chronograph Annual Calendar 5905 / 1A in Steel with Olive Green Dial

Di Domenico Sposato|2021-10-15T16:51:43+01:00October 15th, 2021|

The annual calendar chronograph is one of the most fascinating yet rarest combinations in the industry, and one brand in particular does it better than others. This is Patek Philippe who invented the annual calendar function in 1996 Today, there is a rather large collection of watches using this unusual combination, and in particular the reference 5905 is often c [...]

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15 10, 2021

Introducing Patek Philippe World-Time Chronograph 5930P in Platinum with Green Dial

Di Domenico Sposato|2021-10-15T16:37:56+01:00October 15th, 2021|

The Patek Philippe 5930 World Time Chronograph was first introduced in 2016 in white gold with a blue dial, inspired by a one-of-a-kind watch from 1940. It combines the practicality of a chronograph function with that of a world timer. The two iconic complications of the brand's repertoire are now presented in a green platinum version. & N [...]

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15 10, 2021

Introducing Patek Philippe 5204R Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, Now In Rose Gold and Slate Gray

Di Domenico Sposato|2021-10-15T16:26:25+01:00October 15th, 2021|

One of Patek Philippe's most famous timepieces is the reference 5204, an extraordinary timepiece that packs a traditional hand-wound chronograph, with an additional rattrapante function and a perpetual calendar. The 5204R Chronograph Split-Seconds Perpetual Calendar, already present in the collection, is now available in a new combination of rose gold with a gray dial [...]

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