… for a very long time - about ten years, if I am correct.
The watch I am talking about is kind of special without being complicated, for several reasons and a former moderator at PuristS even wrote: “The Millenium model is so not Patek that I love it”
Some details first :
Made in a limited edition of 100 pieces to commemorate the year 2000.
Case : Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel and lugs, screwed-down case back engraved with the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva, cabochon ruby-set winding-crown, domed sapphire crystal.
Diameter : 36mm.
Thickness : 7mm.
Movement : cal. 240
Dial : Two-tone silver with (eleven) applied yellow gold dart indexes, a Breguet 2 numeral at 2 o'clock and outer minute divisions.
Hands : Yellow gold dauphine
I had the pleasure to see it (again) at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva and took some snap-shots which I would like to share with you now.
The dial and the indexes are not common for a “modern” PP and the Breguet numeral 2 (on top) is so as well. Dauphine hands are often seen at a Calatrava and appropriate here.
The crown with the cabochon ruby-set is also uncommon in the world of PP (to say the least) and I guess not to everybody’s taste. To me it is just the cherry on the cake, if we talk about this reference. Another favorite of mine is the shape of the case and especially the lugs.
The “heart” of the watch is the well-known cal. 240 and another asset in my book.
For you pleasure I will share one more picture from TM and a collage done by me.
So what do you think about it? Is it odd, just beautiful, boring, interesting, awesome …?
Looking forward to your point of view!
Oliver