patrick_y
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That would be one lucky purist...
That would be one lucky purist to own either one.
Personally, I find the Star Caliber 2000 even more beautiful than these two aesthetically. But even with two dozen Star Caliber 2000s in the world, I probably won't be owning one anytime soon.
Patek Philippe Super Heavyweights: Which one would you rather have?
Patek Philippe makes some of the best watches in existence. And two watches in particular are rather special; the Henry Graves Supercomplication and the Caliber 89. Of the two, which one would you rather have? And why? The Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supe...
Very true...
The provenance of the Graves Supercomplication has been impressive thus far... I wonder who will own it next... But it's difficult to exceed royalty.
If at all ...
I would be interested in the "Grave" piece, but only if I could keep this as a well kept secret :-) If the commitments are getting tooo big, I can´t appreciate it anymore. But if I ever will have the chance to look at one of those Supercomplications in de...
I follow what you're saying...
Aesthetically I really like the Star Caliber 2000. It would indeed have to be a well kept secret.
patek philippe heavy weights
they are technical marvels , that are aesthetically beautiful timepieces. but in a practical world , not for everyday use. still a joy to own. if the winds of fortune smile on a lucky purist. best geross
That would be one lucky purist...
That would be one lucky purist to own either one. Personally, I find the Star Caliber 2000 even more beautiful than these two aesthetically. But even with two dozen Star Caliber 2000s in the world, I probably won't be owning one anytime soon.
Graves
for all reasons mentioned + one also important to me it is just prettier one to me Cheers D
Hi Patrick, For me: Graves because...
it has so many complications without the aid of computer design !! Presumably the complications function accurately and this achievement makes this watch really really amazing !! Gordon
You're right Gordon...
To have to create something like that without the aid of computer design would be just out of this world difficult by today's standards. But... Look at it this way... There are several watches in Henry Graves JR's collection that are also extremely comple...
You must have a thing for...
You might possibly have a thing for Roman Numerals over Arabic Numerals... I generally have a slight preference towards Roman Numerals myself. Aesthetically, I prefer the Star Caliber 2000 over both of these. But that's just me.
