I am looking forward to
see what happened in those years and what the outcome is.
That´s what we saw (or even got; at least a few very lucky ones ) back in 1989:
Only five models shown in the picture above, but in fact there have been eight watches for the 150th anniversary: 3960, 3969, 3974, 3979, 4760, 4761, 4762 and Calibre 89
Ref. 3960 : The Officer
Ref. 3969 : The Jump Hour
I still can remember a story about a young man (a banker from Switzerland) in his 20´s who spent all his savings to get it. Would like to know if it is still in his possession and if he is still in love with the watch. If there is anyone who knows more about, please share!
Calibre 89
The last picture shows just one level out of four and one can imagine how complicated it is with four levels like this on top.
Whenever there was something to celebrate in the last 25 years, we saw something nice from Patek Philippe.
1997 – inauguration of the PP Manufacture
Ref. 5029 : The Minute Repeater Chronometer
Ref. 5500 : The Pagoda
2000 – the 3rd Millenium
Ref. 5100 : The 10 Days
Star Caliber 2000
The 150th inspired the Calibre 89, the 175th will most certainly make history.
Will we see successor´s, something much more complicated (on top) or something totally unexpected and new? Will there be something with a battery in the anniversary collection, because Quartz is also a strong part of the business from Patek Philippe – even today?
Only a few more weeks to go and I think we will see at least three more watches
Cordially,
Oliver