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Difference between top brand and top quality. There are other manufacturers that produce top quality timepieces, as good or better, but Patek is the most prestigious, the top brand.
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Note: 1) Scores given below are based on my personal opinion and are thus subjective. 2) Vertical machining marks on bevel - A good indicator that the bevelling is not so "hand finished" as claimed. ![]() |
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Brand vs brand is too complex. I think AP makes much better sport watches and complex movements from APRP. I think ALS offers better finishing but I think Patek still makes the best luxury dress watch with all aspects being considered (History, finishing, complexity, independence, value retention, brand notoriety, etc.)
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I wonder how people would score finish and movements without knowing themsnufactyrer at all!!
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That's a bit sad....almost like enjoying your Toyota and never hearing of Rolls Royce! Oh well!!
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Nicolo Amati, not Andrea Amati, would compare with the early Strads. Pre 1695. And not compared to any Golden Period Strads from 1705-1720. Guaneri del Gesu would blow away any Amati. And so would some Gaudanginis, and even some Vuillames. Amarts are prized more for the label of being the first violins. I once tried a decent $125k Vuillame that was better than any Amati I've heard.
But as brands go, Stradivari is the most counterfeited brand in the world. The violins are tools, used by demanding musicians everyday. We worry about "is it safe" and scratches and wear on a $100,000 watch. Professional musicians are flying 200,000 miles with a piece of 300 year old wood and pushing these instruments to their limits. And no Strad or Guaneri has lost value. Can't find one for less than $3m now. |
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Nilfire77, thanks for posting that comparo. Due to a relative recent acquisition of a camera lens and camera that can really get close up and magnify, it further convinced me about the 'quality in finish' of modern Pateks. Hopefully the company realizes their many errors and hires a proper consultant to assist in bringing back quality to their production both mechanically and visually.
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The reason watches are different, is because you'll find TAG Heuer, Rolex, Omega, Breitling in far more jewellery stores than the likes of JLC, Patek, VC, etc — therefore exposure will be limited as a result. If you don't visit Tiffanys, you won't typically be aware of their own brand of watches, let alone certain models of Patek with their name also on the dial. If you don't visit a Wempe store or website, you'll be oblivious to their own branded watches and special editions from AP and Patek, amongst others. It's all pretty obvious really, especially since we don't represent the bigger buying market — at a guess, I'd say we're barely more than 1.5% of the market. |
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the only brand superior to Patek is Patek.
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Do you have your own position on the OP question? Ps peters name is clearly indicated on the photo, you've now name drooped twice, to what point?
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Quite correct. And while on the topic of Philippe Dufour, it's worth noting that when the 37mm version was introduced following the success of the 34mm, it wasn't just a simple matter of putting the same movement in a larger case. He meticulously expanded the plates so that it would fit the 37mm case without a movement ring. No shortcuts, and quite the contrast to what Patek Philippe has done with their own simple Calatrava.
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I don't think it's sad, we all have our hobbies, passions, diversions, and distractions. Sports, music, fishing, model trains, people derive enjoyment in their own particular way. The world of watches is a fairly narrow slice, let's not turn into wine snobs here.
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On another note they seems to rely heavily on the 240 movement - from the 70's. Golden Ellipse, world timer, perpetual calendar and even the celestial. |
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I'm very taken with this new watch from Gronefeld: http://www.ablogtowatch.com/gronefel...ontoire-watch/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYSxAoD9lvo Way more fun than a PP. |
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Hollister, my feelings echo yours as there are truly amazing manufacturers that are far ahead of Patek in finishing and details to movement. Am impressed what some independents are doing with very innovative designs. Patek is getting too mainstream and mass produced, and like you said it is showing.
Here are some examples of many http://www.watchprosite.com/?page=wf...&pzt=0#fs:1232
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Sure, I see you point. It works for Rolex, but on the other hand, Patek is viewed as being on the very top. If I remember correctly, when Lange was introduced they made five watches with five different movements and when they released the Datograph Patek still relied on Lemania ebauches for their chronographs. I just think it is an interesting discussion.
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As an entry level Patek owner, I drank the Patek kool-aid, but I definitely think other brands offer technically and visually more interesting products at the same price.
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![]() Gus, please tell me that you’re just having a senior moment. Go back to your post, look at it, read it, then look at my reply, paying particular attention to the part which I quoted. It’s really not that difficult to follow. My position is well documented in various threads, so no need to go over old ground again. As for Peter and I – bestest chums ever, even though we’ve never met. Just like you and I now! ![]() |
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