Custom pateks

[YYR]

Has anyone tried to have a watch customized by patek phillipe? I know there are some out there, Does anyone have experience with this? For example a unique one off dial ect..

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by YYR

Has anyone tried to have a watch customized by patek phillipe? I know there are some out there, Does anyone have experience with this? For example a unique one off dial ect..

Good question. I have a few qualifying questions before I can answer.

1) How many crew members serve on your jet?

2) Does you family own a country with a lot of sand and oil?

3) How many grammys have you on your wall?

All jokes aside I would assume access to such treatment comes after many million have been lit on fire. Not for the average rich guy with a dozen pateks.

PS: I am rooting for you being a huge boss and being able to land one

[Aquaman]

[QUOTE=GB-man;9790508]Good question. I have a few qualifying questions before I can answer.

1) How many crew members serve on your jet?

2) Does you family own a country with a lot of sand and oil?




But I did see the old Leicester chairman have a load of pateks done with the football colours on the hands etc, I think it was the 5960 for when they won the English league

[GB-man]

[QUOTE=Aquaman;9790540]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Good question. I have a few qualifying questions before I can answer.

1) How many crew members serve on your jet?

2) Does you family own a country with a lot of sand and oil?




But I did see the old Leicester chairman have a load of pateks done with the football colours on the hands etc, I think it was the 5960 for when they won the English league

must be well connected

[Aquaman]

[QUOTE=GB-man;9790546]

Originally Posted by Aquaman

must be well connected

im sure he was before he helicopter crashed

[GB-man]

[QUOTE=Aquaman;9790563]

Originally Posted by GB-man

im sure he was before he helicopter crashed

I didn’t know that. How terrible. Also didn’t know chairman referred to the owner so of course he was well connected!

RIP

[enjoythemusic]

Almost purchased a custom 3939H minute repeater in rose gold with black dial. Alas, the price was far too high, plus the size is a bit small by modern standards.

[Calatrava r]

Reminds me of the story Mr. Stern has related about a collector wanting the name of a different city on the world timer. It took many chance meetings at exclusive PP events around the world and over and over meeting Thierry to make it finally happen.

[bob101]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Almost purchased a custom 3939H minute repeater in rose gold with black dial. Alas, the price was far too high, plus the size is a bit small by modern standards.

Was it pre 1900s? Heard quality bit better around then..

[321Forever]

Didn't they already do that Domino's Pizza version?

[Aquaman]

Originally Posted by jakemeister

Didn't they already do that Domino's Pizza version?

I think you might want to return to the rolex page

[321Forever]

Originally Posted by Aquaman

I think you might want to return to the rolex page

Rolex, what's that?

In 1976, didn't Philippe Stern pitch to have the 3700 be worn by Jeff Bridges in King Kong, with a King Kong launch edition?

Or was it to be worn by Gregory Peck and The Omen edition?

[Aquaman]

Originally Posted by jakemeister

Rolex, what's that?

In 1976, didn't Philippe Stern pitch to have the 3700 be worn by Jeff Bridges in King Kong, with a King Kong launch edition?

Or was it to be worn by Gregory Peck and The Omen edition?

I can't watch scary films, I hide behind the sofa sorry
. But I do know rolex done the domino's watch

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by bob101

Was it pre 1900s? Heard quality bit better around then..

LOL!

The popularity is so incredible for the new models too! Very much enjoy seeing many posts of guys here buying the latest Patek minute repeaters. Heard dealers are having a hard time filling orders for them due to high demand. Did you get yours yet, as in Hong Kong everyone seems to have a Nautilus or Aqua. You need something far better, and special, to show to your friends then just another mass produced Patek. Which custom timepiece did you get offered?

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by YYR

Has anyone tried to have a watch customized by patek phillipe? I know there are some out there, Does anyone have experience with this? For example a unique one off dial ect..

I tried.










All rejected, was told the 5370P is not a piece they allow to be customised - probably a good idea. There are apparently other pieces where they would allow hand changes.

[YYR]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Reminds me of the story Mr. Stern has related about a collector wanting the name of a different city on the world timer. It took many chance meetings at exclusive PP events around the world and over and over meeting Thierry to make it finally happen.

I know someone that had 5 made for him and his children , and I’ve actually seen one of them in person, pretty cool

[321Forever]

[QUOTE=Russell996;9791889]I tried.

Where is the Ultraman version with an orange hand?

[Russell996]

[QUOTE=jakemeister;9791899]

Originally Posted by Russell996

I tried.

Where is the Ultraman version with an orange hand?

The idea was to initially differentiate the rattrapante hands but keeping within the colours Patek actually uses. Developed from there.

I actually asked for the grey hand version at the top where the grey hand is hidden until split.

[321Forever]

[QUOTE=Russell996;9791914]

Originally Posted by jakemeister

The idea was to initially differentiate the rattrapante hands but keeping within the colours Patek actually uses. Developed from there.

I actually asked for the grey hand version at the top where the grey hand is hidden until split.

That would have been awesome!

The only thing I did was change my 5227g strap from shiny black to semi matte brown and it’s really a different look.

[Aquaman]

[QUOTE=Russell996;9791914]

Originally Posted by jakemeister

The idea was to initially differentiate the rattrapante hands but keeping within the colours Patek actually uses. Developed from there.

I actually asked for the grey hand version at the top where the grey hand is hidden until split.

may i ask, who did you actually ask, your AD , SALON etc?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Russell996

I tried.

Easy to do.

Rappers have been customizing their Pateks for years, am sure one of the craftsmen in SoCal can very easily create this for you. It's just a single hand change so very easy to just paint the stock hand to red / orange / etc. One rapper (2Chainz or ???) bought two different Pateks just to change out the dial to have a blue one instead of stock (gray color?).

Just to have the stock hand painted, very easy to do too. Dial changes to custom is far more interesting. My wife has a custom Rolex we had made, with custom pink MOP dial with flowers / diamonds, blinged out case too. Just a Patek hand color change should be extremely easy and inexpensive to do. Look forward to seeing your custom creation.

[Russell996]

[QUOTE=Aquaman;9791943]

Originally Posted by Russell996

may i ask, who did you actually ask, your AD , SALON etc?

AD who asked Rhone.

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Easy to do.

Rappers have been customizing their Pateks for years, am sure one of the craftsmen in SoCal can very easily create this for you. It's just a single hand change so very easy to just paint the stock hand to red / orange / etc. One rapper (2Chainz or ???) bought two different Pateks just to change out the dial to have a blue one instead of stock (gray color?).

Just to have the stock hand painted, very easy to do too. Dial changes to custom is far more interesting. My wife has a custom Rolex we had made, with custom pink MOP dial with flowers / diamonds, blinged out case too. Just a Patek hand color change should be extremely easy and inexpensive to do. Look forward to seeing your custom creation.

I wanted it from Patek.

[jon_jon]

I suppose if you get invited to Basel each year for a private viewing of some of their special pieces or unique pieces, Patek will also do custom watches for you. Until then it is probably wishful thinking, although you can always ask your AD.

[tchaic]

GB-Man for the win. Best response in awhile.

[Ichiran]

I recall a member here recently ask Patek to change his 5711 date wheel to match the blue dial color, and Patek did it for him. He showed his "upgraded" 5711 in his thread also.

Couldn't find that thread, apologies.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I recall a member here recently ask Patek to change his 5711 date wheel to match the blue dial color, and Patek did it for him. He showed his "upgraded" 5711 in his thread also.

Couldn't find that thread, apologies.

Didn’t see that, the only recent photos I spotted with a blue date wheel were of a 3800 that had been purchased.

[Sam Philip]

[QUOTE=Aquaman;9790540]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Good question. I have a few qualifying questions before I can answer.

1) How many crew members serve on your jet?

2) Does you family own a country with a lot of sand and oil?




But I did see the old Leicester chairman have a load of pateks done with the football colours on the hands etc, I think it was the 5960 for when they won the English league

It was the 5960/1A-011. WF sold one for £ 31950 and it was below the MSRP of a 5960/1A
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Patek%...783/item/71471

[Hamish]

I have seen a custom minute repeater...designed from the ground up
Very cool

[Sam Philip]

5078P -013 is also a custom piece.

https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATE...PE/NY080118/58

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Russell996

I wanted it from Patek.

Makes sense, though over the decades custom jobs are (usually) more intricate than simply a single hand change. Think bigger, include the dial / band customizations and ask again :)

And yes, as much as guys here make fun of me (it's all cool), know a few guys who have had custom pieces made. Just remember that pricing should not be a concern, as it is whatever they request. Again, you truly need to think of something far more unique / special. Personally, would lean more towards enamel dial to go along with custom hands. Perhaps some case engraving too, though yes we each have our preferences and all that.

If you're still desiring a single hand color change, am sure you can easily get that done. My vote is for orange color :)