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In-Depth: The Patek Philippe Ref. 2497, Part 1: Patek's First Serially Produced Center Seconds Perpetual Calendar
In part one, we cover everything there is to know about the ref. 2497, its dials, cases, and general design history.
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In part one, we cover everything there is to know about the ref. 2497, its dials, cases, and general design history.
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It’s no secret that watch design over the past few years has been heavily inspired by timepieces of yesteryear. Many brands today are looking to integrate 20th-century principles into more modern and technologically advanced packages, typically in an effort to keep alive the vintage aesthetics collectors know and love. On the heels of their recent relaunch, Dennison has just announced their first watch collaboration ever, pairing up with horological icon John Reardon and his website Collectability to produce a new model for the brand’s contemporary catalog. Last year, Dennison, a brand established in 1874, was revived with the help of its new A.L.D. Collection. This assortment of watches was designed by acclaimed watch designer Emmanuel Gueit, known for designing the new Rolex 1908, the Harry Winston Z1, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. Dennison offers these vintage-inspired timepieces for $490 for sunray dials and $690 for stone dials. Their rather affordable prices helped the A.L.D. Collection catch the attention of many collectors, including John Reardon’s. For those unfamiliar with his experience, Reardon has been a notable figure in horology for years. He began his career at Sotheby’s in 1997, later joining Henri Stern Watch Agency, then spending five years as the International Head of Watches at Christie’s Watches. In 2019, he left Christie’s to launch the Collectability website, aiming to educate collectors on all things Patek Philippe, in add...
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The new Calatrava 8-Day may have gotten overshadowed by a platinum and salmon release, but it's still a watch worth coveting.
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Incredible and often one-of-a-kind Rare Handcraft creations, made using artisanal techniques such as enameling, engraving, marquetry, and gem setting, were on display.
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A serene ocean blue Nautilus is added to the lineup, complete with a wavy dial.
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A platinum update to the brand's first round reference, the latest Calatrava retains its vintage roots, pleasing enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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A new hand-wound caliber with advanced architecture yields a beautiful 8 day power reserve in a Calatrava case.
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Two full-gold Cubitus models now in a 40mm case.
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All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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The former editor of Esquire breaks down his work in unraveling one of the great mysteries of the watch world.
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The unique engraved 5711 in steel was auctioned off by Phillips for charity at the 30th anniversary Children Action auction in Geneva, making it the new king of the now discontinued reference.
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The hand-engraved reference 5711/1500A will be sold on November 25, 2024, to benefit Children Action.
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This was, by far, the most anticipated launch of the year, but also (and unsurprisingly) the most discussed and commented new release of 2024. In fact, I can’t recall witnessing such an amount of reactions from the watch community since the launch of the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection – which, for several reasons, shouldn’t […]
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All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
All that, and more in this week's round-up of vintage (and sometimes modern!) watches from around the web.
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One of Martin Green's favorite complications is the perpetual calendar, aka QP. While he knows that an annual calendar can do almost the same for a lot less, he is still mesmerized by the human ingenuity of being able to a miniature mechanical device that can even deal with leap years.
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The good and the potentially bad when anyone can bid on anything, anywhere.
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Plus, a white-dialed Luminor and a brightly blue chronograph from Zenith.
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Another chapter in the ongoing saga of Lennon's elusive 2499.
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Previewing Sly's "door knockers" and a whole lot more.
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Plus a pair of fun and functional chronographs from IWC and Tudor.
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Plus an IWC Perpetual Calendar, and a Grand Seiko GMT.
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