Possibly the Golden era of Patek watch cases

Mar 27, 2012,12:28 PM
 

Recently I was fortunate to add some new vintage Pateks to my collection and get a few back from Geneva after having been serviced,as well as a couple of recent pieces.



 As some of you may know I collect vintage pateks from a design perspective so finding something new gives great pleasure, as much and if not more, as getting the watch itself!


 In terms of design the era of the 50's and 60's which also covered roughly references 2501 to the 2550 (and others of course) offered the most unusual and much of my collection fall in this bracket.




 The first of these which I would like to share is the 2549/1 is on the right,   similar genre to the 2549 Devil's Horns and the 2550 which I also have:









 this was from a dealer in Amsterdam who indicated it was from the original owner 




























 Thanks for looking and I hope others may be inspired and tempted to collect vintage Pateks which I believe in today's prices of new models offer great value for money and are lovely pieces to own! 



 Roni


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Stunning. That last piece looks NOS! [nt]

 
 By: watch-guy.com : March 27th, 2012-12:37
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Delightful watches!

 
 By: Mike Wood : March 27th, 2012-13:18
Your design-lead collection is inspirational, and the watches awesome examples! Always a pleasure and a privelege to see your beaitiful watches Roni! Kind regards, Mike Wood
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Very exemplary collection

 
 By: Frederick : March 27th, 2012-13:53
Those are really nice examples of classic vintage pieces. You are to be congratulated on your successful "hunt". The envy of many viewers. Thank you for sharing your new baby with us.
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I learned something today

 
 By: 4Js : March 27th, 2012-15:02
These are really, really beautiful pieces. And fantastic scans. I have never seen these before. I have been buying and scouting older Vacheron but this adds another dimension. Thanks for sharing. Best, Joe
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Stunning watches Roni

 
 By: rolexdoc : March 27th, 2012-17:55
I love them all.... you have wonderful taste. My favorite is the little gem in the middle. Enjoy them in good health. jks
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Agree ... totally !!

 
 By: tic-toc : March 27th, 2012-19:48
We just don't see watches made the same way as it was before, nowadays, its all about the bottom line. Whereas, the golden days, people takes time to create, to out design one another .... congrats on such great find.
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FantasticWatches!!!

 
 By: Timertom : March 28th, 2012-00:32
Thanks so much sharing them with us Roni, Impeccable would be an understatement to describe each of these outstanding, dream watches. You've no doubt selected each in absolutely superb taste, and its evident they simply don't make them as good as this any... 
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Fantastic cassa di forma and then the rectangular pieces also thanks for sharing [nt]

 
 By: Miranda : March 28th, 2012-04:32
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Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. [nt]

 
 By: Roni M : March 28th, 2012-09:01
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stunning pieces! Thanks for sharing! [nt]

 
 By: Puffy : March 29th, 2012-03:59
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Dear Roni,

 
 By: heartbreaker : March 30th, 2012-03:29
Dear Roni, It's not the first time you delight us with excellent pictures, interesting information and sharable comments about your valuable collection. Personally, I think that also the contemporary PPs have beautiful and refined cases; they are less ori... 
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Vintage Pateks

 
 By: Roni M : March 30th, 2012-09:05
Thanks. I do agree that contemporary Pateks are nice too but for some reason generally they don't strike that chord.Of course I think there are exceptions such as the 5050, 3970,5004,etc.I recently acquired a 5496 but as odd as it sounds it doesn't connec...  
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BlownAway

 
 By: Timertom : April 1st, 2012-11:35
Roni, I never saw this one anywhere before. It simply blows me away. Beautiful in every way possible. You really do have another level of taste when it comes to these vintage PP jems. Thank you very much for letting us see and learn from these beauties. B... 
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BlownAway

 
 By: Roni M : April 3rd, 2012-00:46
Thanks for your kind words Rishad and indeed it is becoming more and more difficult to find nice vintage timepieces Best roni
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Dear Heartbreaker

 
 By: Roni M : March 30th, 2012-09:21
Would love to see the designs for your custom watch project! Roni
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Well...

 
 By: heartbreaker : March 30th, 2012-23:47
Thank you for your interest, Roni, I wouldn't appear arrogant and I hope you'll understand: PuristSPro is made of good men but this world in we live is full of hungry sharks and I have to protect my creation, at least until it will be fully realized. More... 
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Custom...

 
 By: Roni M : March 30th, 2012-23:51
Hi I do appreciate where you are coming from and best of luck! It must be very exciting and I do hope we may see the end result ! Roni
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Stunning! And their condition is fabulous. A great

 
 By: whit : March 30th, 2012-10:33
collection to say the least. Now the question, which is your favorite?
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favourite.. [nt]

 
 By: Roni M : March 30th, 2012-11:21
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favourite..

 
 By: Roni M : March 30th, 2012-11:23
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You're just "bad to the bone" with great taste.

 
 By: whit : March 30th, 2012-13:14
I like your style.
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2546 I like that a lot! And it shows your not afraid...

 
 By: scurfa : March 30th, 2012-15:05
Of going against the norm.
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Nice pictures

 
 By: johnngym : March 31st, 2012-06:51
Hi Roni, Thanks for the pictures. Here is one of mine. Devil Horn pair watch!...  
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Nice pair!

 
 By: Roni M : March 31st, 2012-06:54
Thanks john. Love the dial on the 2549 and I've never seen that ladies one before!
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Vintage Patek

 
 By: changhl88 : April 3rd, 2012-03:58
Beautiful watches are my envy!
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Price

 
 By: Bukowski : May 26th, 2018-19:27
Hey Ronnie, thanks for the delicious pictures of the 2546 ! I have one in my collection in YG, just to have an idea of what I have, can you give me an approximate value ? I saw at auctions in 2000 and 2001, 2546, one in Pink Gold (109.100 CHF) and one in ... 
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2546

 
 By: Roni M : May 26th, 2018-22:05
Hi Would love to see pics of yours! i think the price is more and should you ever decide to get rid of it do let me know! thanks Roni
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2546

 
 By: Bukowski : May 29th, 2018-18:47
Hey Roni, unfortunately it is a family legacy and I would never part with it A new bracelet arrives soon and I intend to put it back in good at patek. The pics are of poor quality... can you give an approximative price range? ...  
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2546

 
 By: Roni M : May 29th, 2018-20:31
9f course I do understand given the attachment! I think a value of around $ 25 k plus would be reasonable By the way the dial markers on yours are unusual I also managed to acquire a rose gold version
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2546 PP

 
 By: Bukowski : May 30th, 2018-08:55
I mostly try to find out how many copies have been produced but impossible to know. for now I understand that only a dozen 2546 YG are listed. how much did you pay for yours un rose gold and do you know how many copies have been produced ? Thx my 2546 par... 
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2546 rg

 
 By: Roni M : May 30th, 2018-17:29
Yes I think about 6 RG 2546 RONI
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2546 yg

 
 By: Bukowski : May 31st, 2018-02:45
And in yellow gold, about how many ?
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2546 nos

 
 By: Roni M : May 31st, 2018-02:53
Not more than 12 but I reckon 6 ..i know of 4
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2546 1/6

 
 By: Bukowski : May 31st, 2018-06:09
So 6 in rose gold and 6 on yellow gold ? A good number for a rare piece...
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2546

 
 By: Bukowski : December 18th, 2021-23:00
Hello Roni, After a few years I'll get back to you for some information. Finally, according to the extract from the registers, the 2546 is in pink gold, it must have lost its color over time. I would like to restore it and I am looking for the original di... 
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2546

 
 By: Roni M : December 19th, 2021-10:59
Hi Can i see a picture of the LF? what makes you feel the dial is not original? Ive see and have many variations of Patek with individual one off dials Roni
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Hi Roni, Thanks for sharing these beauties and congrats in landing this “new” vintage !

 
 By: GLau : December 19th, 2021-12:03
While all three share similar DNA, the featured watch has the most interesting hour marker in the shape of a “split” arrowhead 👍 A most lovely modification of a small detail that makes a meaningful difference IMO.
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Thanks

 
 By: Roni M : December 19th, 2021-17:27
agree ! Thanks
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Exquisite collection!

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : December 19th, 2021-18:02
Would love to see your other pieces.
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