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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J (5146J-001)

I've had this watch for a close to a month and have been very pleased with it. The automatic movement keeps very good time and it looks much more expensive than it is.This is the second Invicta watch I've bought and I would recommend them to anybody.

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Review by CEDRIC WASHINGTON, From Czech Republic Pribram

Patek Philippe Calatrava 3718 150th Anniversary Japanese Market Slate (3718A Slate)

The only product I have found that monitors heart rate during activity without requiring prompting by the wearer. And EVERYONE should use a device of this type while exercising.

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Review by Mark Glorioso Jr, From Turkey Kdz.eregli

Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 5990-1A-001

small, but cute

---- [Rating: 5 / 5 stars]

Review by Susie R, From Mexico Morelia, Michoacan

Imbued with a blend of fantasy, poetry and delicacy, the watches featuring animal-themed dials mostly target women. This year, the creatures seen at Baselworld were more than ever of the winged variety.

At Delaneau, the butterfly is at the epicentre of the Rondo Butterfly Wings, although one never sees it in its entirety. Its delicate yellow, powdery grand feu cloisonne enamel wings only occupy one side of the dial, providing an enigmatic discrepancy.

At Graff, the graceful lepidopteran is stylised and made of rubies, sapphire and diamonds, laid on the bezel of a Classic Butterfly.

The swallows on the Camelia Coromandel are drawn from one of the lacquer screens which belonged to Coco Chanel herself. They recurrently inspire the brand, which in this instance proposes two gold and yellow diamond birds on an onyx background.

As the direct counterpart of the sky, the depths of the ocean are also a great source of inspiration. At Bulgari, startling blue seas are crossed by brightly coloured fish. The technical mastery and the gaiety of the Roman company's colours explode against the tourbillon backdrop in the Il Giardino Marino collection.

Boucheron also powerfully alludes to this milieu with the most enigmatic in the Epure d'Art series: its gold and sapphire dial is a precious reproduction of a sea urchin shell... without the spines.

The bestiary theme does not however address an exclusively feminine audience. It also has a number of masculine applications. Everything depends on the animal and how it is dealt with. Consequently, the horse is positioned on both sides of the gender line. As this year's star of the Chinese calendar, it is the subject of a number of interpretations as is always the case with this pet theme among clients from the Middle Kingdom.

The Pegasus that Vulcain has chosen to adorn its most recent Cloisonne model (whose very name indicates the enamel technique selected to make it) is resolutely virile.

And what can be said about the gargoyles of Notre Dame Cathedral that Patek Philippe has placed on its "Rare Handcrafts" watches? Hybrid, mystical creatures, these are lucky charms designed to keep the Evil Spirit away from both men and women alike.

Last week, Patek Philippe introduced a new rendition of the Sky Moon Tourbillon, which was first introduced to the watch world in the year 2001 as Reference 5002. The Sky Moon Tourbillon displays the time, retrograde date, perpetual calendar (day, month, leap year, moon phase, angular motion of moon), and a chart of the stars in the sky on the front dial. The time displayed here can also be heard thanks to a minute repeater on two cathedral gongs. On the back, another time display indicates sidereal time as well as the meridian passage of Sirius and the moon against the backdrop of a deep blue-and-gold celestial chart. The beat is kept by means of a traditional one-minute tourbillon.
This wristwatch measuring 42.8 mm in diameter and 16.25 mm in height is the most complicated wristwatch in Patek Philippe's repertoire, and the company calls it a grand complication. However - and this may seem like nitpicking to some - it does not contain a chronograph.
The unofficial rules of horology state that in order to be able to wear the title of grand complication, the movement must also contain a chronograph of some sort in addition to an astronomical complication (such as a calendar) and a striking complication (like a repeater or a sonnerie). Naturally, these rules are unwritten therefore subject to interpretation by the maker (or owner) of such complicated timepieces. Boasting twelve complications in total, the Sky Moon Tourbillon is without doubt an exceedingly complicated wristwatch - and an instant classic.

The classic grand complication
This year's SIHH saw the introduction of not one, but two classic grand complication wristwatches. One represents a milestone by Saxon watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne: the 1815 Grand Complication. Containing seven complications, it is the most complex wristwatch ever manufactured solely by the traditional German manufacturer, and with that most likely ever in Germany. Its functions include grand sonnerie, petite sonnerie and minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and monopusher split-seconds chronograph (thus fulfilling all three of the criteria) in addition to foudroyante seconds and a moon phase display. One watchmaker will work on a single one of these watches for an entire year, assembling, adapting and regulating. Inspired by the recently resurfaced and fully overhauled Reference 42500 pocket watch from 1902, the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Grand Complication's Caliber L.1902 contains 876 components.

"Celebrating" the twentieth anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore model - an ultra-sporty rendition of the evergreen Royal Oak - at the 2013 SIHH Audemars Piguet also introduced a classic grand complication wristwatch. The Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication may seem too sporty for this classic set of high functions, but its automatic Caliber 2885 comprising 648 components easily accommodates the minute repeater, perpetual calendar and split-seconds chronograph.
An excellent example of contemporary horology in titanium and ceramics, the Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication, issued in a three-piece limited edition only, is individually executed by a single artisan, who will devote more than 820 hours of painstaking craftsmanship to the task.

Instant classic
Atelier Loiseau's masterpiece 1f4, which premiered at Baselworld 2011, needed six years of development and 15,000 hours at the bench. Boasting what the firm calls "instant dial reversibility" (there is one dial on each side: one "classic" and one "skeleton"; the owner can choose which dial to show at any given time), a flying tourbillon and 32 separate functions, it nonetheless remains an exceptionally slim dual automatic wristwatch - dual because it has two patented peripheral rotors, one to wind the movement and one to power the strike train. Thanks to master watchmaker Dominique Loiseau's highly creative solution, the timepiece itself remains only 16.64 mm in height. This type of ingenuity should come as no surprise since Loiseau was the creator of Blancpain's ultra-slim 1775 grand complication.
Its many functions include the following: monopusher split-second chronograph, day/night indication, second time zone, equation of time, grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, minute repeater, perpetual calendar with leap year and moon phase and day of week. Thanks to the presence of chronograph, calendar and repeater, the 1f4 is indeed a classic grand complication even though it looks anything but classic. Only two pieces can be produced per year by the exclusive Genevan workshop.
 

Naturally, how such complicated masterpieces are described are in the end up to the whims of its owner. Just like it is fully up to the owner whether he or she decides to wear such a rare timepiece. I know I would, and I know I wouldn't care what they are called.

Multitasking is a phenomenon that characterizes modern society. This makes it all the more soothing to have a Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 7200 at hand, a watch that opposes the trend and does nothing more than indicate our most precious asset: time. The new Calatrava for ladies reflects the tradition of Patek Philippe's two-hand watches that concentrate on the essence.
The key prerequisite for the design of the Ref. 7200 is "form follows function", the Bauhaus philosophy that inspired the gestalt of the first Calatrava timepiece in 1932. The 18K rose gold case of the watch is round. Its sole and self-evident objective is to measure time. Two hands, twelve applied rose-gold numerals, and sixty delicate minute markers indicate the time. The flanks of the slender case are rounded, and the straight lugs with screwed strap bars exemplify the iconic "Officer's" style. The dial features a fine-grained texture with a silky effectand two Poire Stuart hands in rose gold. The face is protected by a scratch-resistant and cambered sapphire-crystal glass.
The case back has a sapphire-crystal glass that reveals the ultra-thin, self-winding mechanical movement, Caliber 240, with a 22K gold minirotor fully recessed in the plate. Every movement of the wrist delivers energy to the mainspring barrel. With a height of merely 2.53 mm, it is extremely thin; this is why the case of the Ref. 7200 is so svelte. The bridges, the balance cock, and the gold rotor are decorated with classic Geneva striping, complemented with the sparkle of polished slightly rounded chamfers, a hallmark of Patek Philippe calibers. The main plate is handstippled with perlage. Paired with an innovative Spiromax® hairspring made of Silinvar®, the Gyromax® balance beats at a frequency of 21,600 vph to assure high rate accuracy within a tolerance of -3 to +2 seconds per day. Its frequency adjustment principle, based on asymmetric poising weights, was a Patek Philippe invention for which a patent was granted 60 years ago, and the Spiromax® balance spring is a patented Patek Philippe development as well.
Patek Philippe's new Ref. 7200 Calatrava ladies' wristwatch is worn on a matt pearly beige alligator strap with a rose-gold prong buckle.

 
Antiquorum's November auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces", held on Sunday, November 13 at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva, concluded with an outstanding result of CHF 11'675'347. This brings the total for Antiquorum auctions held in Geneva in 2011 to CHF 25'809'284, an increase of 28% in comparison to 2010.
 
b prices were achieved with 76% of the lots sold, representing 148% by value. The auction of 603 collectible timepieces enjoyed competitive bidding thanks to active internet participation, with 355 registered bidders in addition to the many telephone bidders and b in-room presence. International participation came from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, the Russian Federation, the United States, Germany and Japan.
 
"We were delighted with the last Geneva sale of the year. The combination of consignments that are fresh to the market with the new fantastic showroom allowed potential bidders to view their future purchases in comfort and style", commented Julien Schaerer, Managing Director and Auctioneer at Antiquorum Geneva.

 
The top lot of the auction was unquestionably the recently discovered Patek Philippe full 24-hour repeating pocket watch (lot 603). This previously unknown highly complicated pocket watch has in addition to the unique 24 hour repeater, an unusual type of five minute repeating. This exceptional timepiece sold for an astounding CHF 2'098'500.
 
The other highlight of the sale was the collection of exclusive Patek Philippe timepieces (lots 586 to 595), property of the original owner, a respected Japanese Collector, which totalled CHF 911'000, more than double the high estimate, with all lots sold. Appearing for the first time at auction, the Ref. 885/7 (lot 590),a lovely champleve enamel hunting cased pendant watch, obtained CHF 50'000. Also to be noted lot 591, the Patek Philippe Ref. 894, a very fine and rare skeletonised dress watch, circa 1980, realized more than four times its high estimate at CHF 86'500. The Piece Unique Ref. 1339 "Musique de Chambre Quatuor" (lot 595), a solar-powered and electro-mechanical, brass table clock with cloisonne enamel panels, sold for CHF 182'500. Not to be missed was the Patek Philippe Ref. 866/8, an exquisite dress watch with a unique enamel miniature portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Suzanne Rohr (lot 589), which drew great interest among collectors, selling for CHF 236'500.
 
Patek Philippe collectors also actively competed to acquire lot 176, a Ref. 1518, first series, made in 1948, which brought a remarkable CHF 326'500.
 
Antiquorum was also pleased to offer the Rolex Ref. 6284 (lot 597), one of the only six examples made circa 1950, property of the family of the original owner. This exceptionally rare timepiece, with a cloisonne enamel dial by Marguerite Koch featuring a map of the two Americas, sold for CHF 242'500.
 
Not to be overlooked, the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 30020 "Repetition Minutes Quantieme Perpetuel" (lot 451). This extremely fine, astronomic, minute-repeating and platinum wristwatch obtained CHF 182'500.
 
The auction preview was held in Antiquorum's new showroom, located 3 rue du Mont-Blanc in Geneva, offering more than 100 square meters of exhibition space as well as a special Lounge for customers. The collection of 603 exceptional vintage and modern timepieces and the selection of clocks attracted many visitors.
 
Antiquorum's final auction of the year will be held in New York on December 7.

Chronographe a Quantieme Annuel Patek Philippe reference 5960P
Patek Philippe n'a pas pour habitude de multiplier les lancements de nouvelles gammes de montres. La manufacture s'attache plutôt a developper et optimiser ses collections existantes. Ainsi s'explique les longues «success stories» de ses lignes phares - dont la Calatrava (1932), l'Ellipse d'Or (1968) et la Nautilus (1976). Des changements comme un nouveau cadran ou un nouveau materiau de boîtier ne permettent pas seulement de faire evoluer les collections; ils garantissent aussi que le nombre d'exemplaires de chaque version sera limite. Les passionnes et collectionneurs de montres exclusives apprecient en effet que leurs garde-temps restent des pieces rares et recherchees, même quand elles ne font pas partie d'une serie limitee. C'est ainsi qu'en 2010, le Chronographe a Quantieme Annuel se decline lui aussi dans une nouvelle version s'imposant par sa personnalite affirmee.
Lance en 2006, le Chronographe a Quantieme Annuel a accueilli le premier mouvement chronographe de production courante integralement conçu, developpe et fabrique dans les ateliers de Patek Philippe, de l'ebauche aux finitions. Un calibre de conception tres moderne, dote d'un remontage automatique et d'un embrayage vertical a disques n'entraînant quasiment aucune usure. En mariant cet authentique mouvement chronographe de manufacture a son legendaire quantieme annuel brevete, Patek Philippe a repondu a l'attente de nombreux connaisseurs et la reference 5960P s'est imposee d'emblee comme l'un des modeles de la manufacture les plus demandes. La version en platine de 2006, avec cadran anthracite, a ete completee en 2009 par un modele en or rose avec cadran gris fonce argente satine. La collection s'enrichit aujourd'hui d'un second modele en platine, avec cadran bleu mat satine soleil.

L'alliance de deux complications tres prisees
Avec son chronographe a fonction flyback et son quantieme annuel, la reference 5960P reunit en une seule montre deux des complications les plus recherchees. Le module de calendrier se base sur le brevet Patek Philippe specialement developpe pour le quantieme annuel de 1996. Ce mecanisme fonctionne essentiellement a l'aide de roues et de pignons, au lieu des habituels bascules et leviers - un choix dicte par le fait que les mouvements de rotation s'effectuent de maniere plus simple et sont plus faciles a contrôler que des allers et retours de leviers. Les Quantiemes Annuels Patek Philippe se distinguent d'ailleurs depuis presque quinze ans par leur exceptionnelle fonctionnalite et fiabilite. Le quantieme annuel brevete offre toutes les indications d'un calendrier complet. Il «reconnaît» automatiquement les mois de 30 et 31 jours et ne doit être corrige manuellement qu'une fois par an, le 1er mars - a condition que le mouvement soit constamment remonte. Ce mecanisme indique le jour, la date et le mois; il commande egalement un affichage jour/nuit.
L'architecture du mecanisme de chronographe reste fidele a la tradition par son systeme classique de roue a colonnes pilotant la mise en marche, l'arrêt et la remise a zero - un signe de reconnaissance des chronographes haut de gamme. Mais elle innove au niveau de la transmission de l'energie en remplaçant l'embrayage horizontal a bascule et roues par un embrayage vertical a disques. Ce dispositif ultramoderne garantit une haute securite de fonctionnement; en renonçant aux engrenements entre roues dentees, il elimine tout risque de saut ou de recul d'aiguille lorsqu'on enclenche le chronographe. De plus, il n'entraîne quasiment aucune usure et n'a pas d'influence sur la bonne marche du mouvement. Le possesseur de la reference 5960 peut donc egalement utiliser la trotteuse centrale du chronographe pour afficher la seconde en permanence. C'est pourquoi Patek Philippe a supprime le cadran de petite seconde equipant habituellement les chronographes. Un bel accord de couleurs entre le gris du boîtier platine et le bleu du cadran La nouvelle reference 5960P possede, comme le premier modele de 2006, un boîtier rond en platine 950 dote d'un verre saphir antireflet et d'un fond saphir transparent visse. Sur le flanc droit du boîtier se trouvent les poussoirs de chronographe ronds ainsi que la grande couronne assurant une excellente maniabilite, sur le flanc gauche les trois correcteurs permettant de regler les indications du calendrier. Avec son diametre de 40,50 mm, la reference 5960 s'inscrit parmi les modeles Patek Philippe de grande taille et elle s'impose par son allure puissante, renforcee par le poids du boîtier en platine au poignet. Ces caracteristiques resolument masculines soulignent le style technique du chronographe. La piece se porte sur un bracelet en alligator grandes ecailles bleu avec boucle deployante en platine.
Le cadran se presente sous un jour entierement nouveau, avec un fond bleu mat satine soleil sur lequel se detache le monocompteur deux tons bleu et argente. Cette couleur bleue s'harmonise parfaitement avec l'eclat froid du platine. Elle donne a la montre un tout autre visage, qui renforce le design tres original des affichages, tout en leur conservant une parfaite lisibilite. Contrairement a la plupart des chronographes, la reference 5960P n'est pas dotee de trois cadrans auxiliaires pour la petite seconde et les compteurs des minutes et des heures. La moitie inferieure du cadran frappe le regard par la presence d'un grand monocompteur regroupant les totalisateurs des minutes et des heures sur trois echelles concentriques. L'aiguille rouge, plus longue, indique le decompte des minutes sur les deux echelles exterieures graduees respectivement de 0 a 30 (chiffres bleus) et de 30 a 60 (chiffres noirs). L'aiguille blanche, plus courte, enregistre les heures jusqu'a 12 heures sur l'echelle interieure. L'indication jour/nuit (affichage 24 heures) est fournie par un petit guichet rond passant progressivement du blanc (jour) au bleu fonce (nuit) et inversement. Cette particularite s'avere tres utile quand la montre s'est arrêtee, faute d'être portee ou remontee, et que l'on doit la remettre a l'heure et regler les affichages du calendrier, en veillant a ce que les fonctions du quantieme annuel s'activent a minuit, et non a midi.
La partie superieure du cadran est le domaine du quantieme annuel, qui indique le jour, la date et le mois dans trois guichets disposes en arc de cercle entre 10h et 2h. L'affichage de la date a 12h se distingue par ses dimensions legerement superieures. Avec son cadre en or gris poli, ce guichet forme un elegant contrepoint esthetique au monocompteur circulaire tenant la vedette dans le bas du cadran. L'affichage de la reserve de marche, situe sous la date, indique grâce a une petite aiguille allant de - a + l'etat d'armage du ressort de barillet.

Les huit fins index des heures appliques en or gris, les onze petits points luminescents et la fine graduation imprimee sur le pourtour du cadran assurent une extrême clarte de toutes les informations. Pour accroître la precision de lecture, les aiguilles «feuille» des heures et des minutes effleurent l'extremite de leurs index respectifs, tandis que la pointe de l'aiguille de chronographe rejoint les divisions indiquant les fractions de seconde sur l'echelle exterieure.
Le nouveau Chronographe a Quantieme Annuel Patek Philippe reference 5960P prouve a quel point, dans l'art horloger, même les plus infimes details peuvent prendre de l'importance - qu'il s'agisse de minuscules optimisations concernant la transmission de l'energie ou du choix d'une autre nuance au niveau de l'habillage. Ces petits changements ont souvent de grands effets - comme le montre le nouveau cadran bleu de la reference 5960P.
Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez prendre contact avec:
Jasmina Steele
International Communication and Public Relations Director
Patek Philippe Geneve
Case postale 2654
1211 Geneve 2
Suisse
Tel.: +41 22 884 20 20
Fax: +41 22 884 25 47
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