joenghenry
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Dear Gordon, thank you for the comprehensive history of the once off 30 limited pieces of 1938P
Nov 18, 2023,06:17 AM
It’s no doubt one of the most important references in the history of Patek.
The controversy lies in the portrait on dial. Personally I don’t find it too appealing. Perhaps it will attract more audience if the portrait is presented in cloisonné enamel?
Anyway, it’s going to be a super VVIP’s reference and their preference is the determining factor.
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What if...
By: Brandon Skinner : November 17th, 2023-19:31
Thierry created 30 pieces... one piece with his father's face on the dial which was kept for himself (or Patek Museum) as a loving tribute to his Dad. 29 pieces with an exceptional dial without Mr. Stern's face for collectors. This would completely change...
Good one 😂
By: patekova : November 18th, 2023-20:56
ROFL!!!
By: amanico : November 18th, 2023-22:43
Tribute watch 🥂
By: Patekfinity : November 17th, 2023-20:50
The dial I feel is made appropriately for such an occasion. It has all the hallmarks of the past and plays into how important Henri was to Patek and the future. Glad this was made with a silhouette of Henri and not marked with the years…I’m sure everyone ...
Regarding the Saud pieces…
By: ArmisT : November 17th, 2023-21:12
these were commissioned by the Saud family/Saudi government, correct? Were any collectors elsewhere interested in this piece, or person? I view the Stern piece very differently. While I may have mixed feelings about the face on the front [as opposed to th...
My company My father My decision
By: watch-guy.com : November 18th, 2023-00:40
Do I really care what any one else thinks Slightly overstated but I reckon pretty close to the truth
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By: amanico : November 18th, 2023-05:31
;) alas.
By: amanico : November 20th, 2023-07:36