Patek Philippe 150th versus 175th Anniversary - 25 years in-between.

Aug 25, 2014,06:15 AM
 

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 smile ) 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 smile

 

Cordially,

Oliver



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Hi Oliver, yes, I agree that...

 
 By: GLau : August 25th, 2014-07:10
...there will be several models for the 175th anniversary. Patek needs to produce anniversary watches at various levels so that different collectors can enjoy and remember the 175th Birthday. Cheers, Gordon

Great post!

 
 By: gensiulia : August 25th, 2014-07:19
thanks Oliver best, christian

Ah... the Jumping Hours... what a beauty....

 
 By: foversta : August 25th, 2014-13:41
There were a lot of non-round celebration watches... maybe a hint for what we can expect within a few weeks? Thanks for the reminder. Fx

Hi All, just read an article in WatchTime (August) quoting T. Stern in saying that...

 
 By: GLau : August 25th, 2014-18:55
..."So there will be different levels of watches, for men and for ladies" regarding the upcoming celebration. He also mentioned a story that only one person thus far had predicted accurately what Patek would produce for the 175th anniversary. That person ... 

As I said some weeks ago

 
 By: ch9698 : August 25th, 2014-22:31
An alarm clock watch It could be a 12 years old boy idea

"We should find that boy and recruit him ..."

 
 By: small-luxury-world : August 25th, 2014-22:45
Gordon, are we sure it wasn´t Thierry´s son ... ;-) Anyway, I like your idea. Let´s start hunting now, instead of waiting with patience :-) Best, Oliver

Another great post, Oliver!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 26th, 2014-02:37
I have non of the watches you show (or any PP for that matter) but I have a booklet from Patek Philippe's 125th Anniversary that you might enjoy. :) Artisans of perfection! One detail that has changed is the Seal of Geneva... Best Blomman ...  

Blomman, that is just excellent ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : August 27th, 2014-05:03
and no suprise that it comes from you. 125th that was too early for me, but let´s see what it means for fellow PuristS collecting pieces from 1964 ... :-) Thanks a lot, for sharing with us! Oliver

My pleasure, Oliver! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 27th, 2014-13:22
Yes, I love to find these documents... I think they put our watches in a context which makes it easier for us to understand them and why they where made in a certain way/design etc. Best Blomman

looking at it.

 
 By: Roni M : September 13th, 2014-09:24

Looking at it also

 
 By: tahoeblue : September 13th, 2014-13:45
One thing missing is a Patek factory tour...

I would love to see a Jumbo Nautilus in yellow gold and..

 
 By: scurfa : October 4th, 2014-02:25
a blue dial that's my prediction.