Blog posts about Patek Philippe
Yet Another Clapton Watch Goes On The Block
You may remember the Eric Clapton Patek Philippe ref. 2499 (platinum, of course) that sold a few years back for a record $3.6 million. That one was one of only two platinum 2499s known to exist. That, and the fact that Slowhand himself quite possibly wore the thing in concert, pushed the final hammer price […]
Breakfast with a Fellow WIS
I had breakfast yesterday with a friend and fellow WIS (Watch Idiot Savant, for those of you who are curious and didn’t know). Since we live in the same city out in flyover country, we get together about once a month to commiserate and lament our lowly station in the Watch-iverse. Yesterday was no different. […]
Baselworld – the Year of Evolution, Not Revolution…
…and yet the Internet’s head explodes. Go figure. And there was the smartwatch revolution instigated by Apple, with Breitling, Frederick Constant, and others launching their own connected watches. (Hint: Breitling nailed it) New movements debuted too, with Tudor (watch this space for a briefing, coming soon) and Rolex leading the way. Even the Governator got […]
THE Social Media Buzz of Baselworld
Wow! Baselworld press day wasn’t even over. The public hadn’t yet been admitted to the hallowed halls. That wouldn’t happen for another day. And yet, social media was already vibrating with talk of the surprise new reference from Patek Philippe. In case you’re both a watch geek AND have been living under a rock – […]