1989: The Foundation of Modern Patek Philippe
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2022
- 1989 was a pivotal year in Patek Philippe’s history. The year marked the company’s 150th anniversary and solidified Philippe Stern’s indelible stamp on changing the future of Patek Philippe. This was Philippe Stern’s opportunity to prove to the world that fine mechanical watches were here to stay. Not only did he introduce eight limited edition timepieces including the iconic Calibre 89, the world’s most complicated timepiece, but he combined their introduction with The Art of Patek Philippe by Habsburg, Feldman - an unprecedented, thematic auction of 300 vintage Patek Philippe timepieces, plus the auction of the Caliber 89. Never before had a watchmaker celebrated an anniversary and presented a new collection at this scale.
In this video, John Reardon explains how preparations for this important year began in Patek Philippe's workshops over ten years prior, and how every project executed in 1989 was carefully considered in order to change the company's future for decades to come.
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The chime of this pocket watch is out of this world.
such great storytelling - thanks John!
I have learned so much about Patek on this channel than any other youtubers. This is definitely your expertise. Love listening to your story. Hoping to own a Patek in the future.
Thank you for your kind comment. We are so happy that you are learning from our videos.
Thanks John for your sharing your immense knowledge regarding Patek vintage world
As always, a very professional, captivating and interesting glimpse into the world of Patek Philippe. A collection of the books and brochures about these watches makes for an invaluable library adding to the value of your time well spent learning how one family has created the very best of the best. It is with great humility that I am able to share with friends this world of time pieces with my own growing library and singular piece, an 1885 pocket watch.
Listening to John is like enjoying a good drink on a warm spring day! Btw I have that exact same Patek watch box/tray, so nice to see one feature in your videos
That was brilliant John. Thank you so much.
Love this guy
Wow what an incredible production! Absolutely the most enjoyable video I've watched, maybe ever. Thanks for sharing this story and related watches!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so pleased that you enjoy the videos.
It's somehow appropriate and wonderful that your copy of the Banbery book is 96.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing such insights. Maybe you need to work on a Netflix doc series about PP
Thanks Marcio! I would love that phone call someday...
the last bastion of significant sane horology left on this God forsaken tube.
Vintage? Oh that's a tough one, I'm going to follow the lead of the antique car license plate in the US and say 25 years. Of course a 25 yr old person is basically still a kid and the lifetime of a good watch is hundreds of years so perhaps 20 years is actually the toddler age.