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Old 28 April 2008, 02:41 AM   #1
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Icon14 Patek Philippe-Birth of a Legend --> Video

This is a very cool video about how Patek Philippe makes their watches.
Enjoy!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_dwBk7-uPmc
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Old 28 April 2008, 04:05 AM   #2
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excellent video
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Old 28 April 2008, 04:30 AM   #3
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I am not (probably not...yet) into Patek watches but the video is really great. Thanks Vanessa
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Old 28 April 2008, 04:31 AM   #4
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Old 28 April 2008, 08:56 AM   #5
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That was a fabulous video. Thanks for sharing. You can really get the idea of why these watches cost so much money and the quality workmanship that goes in to each one of their watches.

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Old 28 April 2008, 09:27 AM   #6
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That video has class! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 28 April 2008, 09:45 AM   #7
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PP is a quality watchmaker and you can't say that there are too many companies in this world which still exhibit these once common old world values anymore--congratulations go out to PP, which is a brand of genuine timeless values.
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Old 28 April 2008, 01:56 PM   #8
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Inspiring. Human creativity!!
Wish the Rolex videos were longer.
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Old 3 May 2008, 10:47 AM   #9
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Vanessa: that was great!
thank you.
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Old 4 May 2008, 10:47 PM   #10
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Fantastic video, anyone know the model of watch being produced?
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Old 4 May 2008, 11:38 PM   #11
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That was avery interesting video.Thank you
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Old 5 May 2008, 01:53 AM   #12
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Fantastic video, anyone know the model of watch being produced?
Patek 5960P where P = Platinum grade 950. The case and pushers are all in P950. It's the first in-house Patek chronograph movement, also to be found in the 5980, aka Nautilus chronograph, but in the case of the 5960 it contains a perpetual calendar as well.

one of the most sought after Patek contemporary references.
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Old 5 May 2008, 02:09 AM   #13
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What a fantastic video. Thank you!

Here's a still of the 5960P. What a masterpiece!

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Old 11 May 2008, 08:55 PM   #14
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well, all academic as to me, because these watches are out of my affordable range, but i really like the Calatreva with a sweep hand(not sure if they make new ones with the sweep hand or not?)in YG or WG. Some of their models I have seen featured a curved watch and movement; not my cup of tea but amazing.
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Old 12 May 2008, 12:56 AM   #15
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Dan, all Calatrava's, if they come with a second hand, is a sweep hand... because they are mechanical movements... are you referring to a central seconds hand or sub-dial seconds?

Generally, with the Calatrava range, a central seconds hand indicates an automatic movement, and a sub-dial seconds indicates a manual wind movement, except for the reference 6000, which has a micro-rotor arrangements, and sub-dial seconds.
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Old 12 May 2008, 02:06 AM   #16
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Patek Philippe - To My Son

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nc8i5D...eature=related


Love this one..
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Old 12 May 2008, 06:32 AM   #17
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That was very touching. My father was a working class gentleman that died a poor man but rich in values. Wealth can come and go but you cannot take the value out of a good man. I still treasure his memory though he died in 1988. He would have never been able to afford this kind of watch though he gave me more than anyone could ever imagine.

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Old 13 May 2008, 06:26 AM   #18
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Hey Vanessa. Long time no hear.

Unclesallie--I agree!! I think for most of us learning about PPs are academic. No way will most of us spend tons, and tons of cash on a watch. We've got families to take of.
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Old 13 May 2008, 02:02 PM   #19
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Precious metal Rolex's can cost as much as a humble Patek Calatrava, in my opinion the classiest dress watch around. Prices start at around USD17,000.00
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Old 13 May 2008, 02:52 PM   #20
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Great find Vanessa! What an amazing movement and timepiece. I really envy your line of work.
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Old 13 May 2008, 07:01 PM   #21
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Is Vanessa a watchmaker?
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Old 14 May 2008, 12:13 AM   #22
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Yes Lee, I sure am. I just repair watches though, I don't work at a manufacturing plant.

Greg, thanks for your kind words! I'll try to finish your watch today, I'll call you. I have training this morning from Raymond Weil...
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