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Old 14 June 2014, 06:13 AM   #1
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Factory Tour
Last week had the privilege of going on a two day trip to Patek.
Wow.
I know others have been...
But, tour of the museum.
And then the factory.
Got to see in the flesh the 150 anniversary watch..
And the star calibre...
The whole collection in one hit...
But no photos allowed from inside.
If you ever get the chance go! It makes you realise why they cost so much, and actually you realise that they are worth the money....
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Old 14 June 2014, 06:36 AM   #2
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Very cool and what an experience! I look forward to going sometime in future as well.
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Old 14 June 2014, 06:49 AM   #3
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Very cool and what an experience! I look forward to going sometime in future as well.
It will completly blow you away...
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Old 14 June 2014, 06:52 AM   #4
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And currently Patek are putting out 51000 watches per year. Of which 10000 are ladies models.
That number is spread over 60 countries...
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Old 14 June 2014, 08:22 AM   #5
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Very nice! Any other pictures to share? This would be great to add to the bucket list.
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Old 14 June 2014, 09:24 AM   #6
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Great trip! Had the pleasure to go last year. Trip of a lifetime! did Larry make a speak on the boat the last night?
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Old 14 June 2014, 11:11 AM   #7
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And currently Patek are putting out 51000 watches per year. Of which 10000 are ladies models.
That number is spread over 60 countries...
Interesting. I was told by AP that they are about 40K...didn't know Patek was producing higher volume. Both amazing brands

Wish there were more pics (but understand) and sounds like a wonderful trip.
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Old 14 June 2014, 04:55 PM   #8
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Ah!

It brings back memories of my own visit back in 2010.

A great experience.
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Old 15 June 2014, 10:06 PM   #9
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Very cool and what an experience! I look forward to going sometime in future as well.

As i see the speed you are building up your PP collection that day isn t seem so far :-)
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Old 16 June 2014, 04:28 AM   #10
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Very nice! Any other pictures to share? This would be great to add to the bucket list.
Afraid not! They don't allow you to take pictures inside, I think some people did; but didn't want to break the rules!
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Old 16 June 2014, 04:31 AM   #11
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Great trip! Had the pleasure to go last year. Trip of a lifetime! did Larry make a speak on the boat the last night?
The boat trip was awesome, hosts were the MD of Patek UK and the Brand Director...
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Old 16 June 2014, 04:52 AM   #12
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You must had a great captain ;-)
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As i see the speed you are building up your PP collection that day isn t seem so far :-)
I am invited on next trip!
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Old 16 June 2014, 05:48 AM   #14
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Old 16 June 2014, 06:05 AM   #15
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You must had a great captain ;-)
He got his longitude and latitude mixed up...
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I am invited on next trip!
Enjoy, it is the trip of a lifetime...
Love to hear wear you stay etc...
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Great trip! Hopefully someday!
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Great trip! Hopefully someday!
Here is the brochure...
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Old 16 June 2014, 10:59 AM   #19
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Thanks! It looks like a great day!
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Old 16 June 2014, 09:50 PM   #20
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I had the pleasure to visit the manufacture too and it was really an amazing tryp!
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Old 18 June 2014, 06:50 AM   #22
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It was cool
And the most awesome thing, it was completely free....

Two and a half days. Private jet. Five star hotel. Dinner on a boat on the lake.
Patek goody bag.....
Unbelievable.
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Old 18 June 2014, 07:12 AM   #23
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What a way to create brand loyalty. If I'm ever fortunate enough to do that trip I will only ever buy Patek.

Sounds like you had a great time, shame about no photos. Any info on the anniversary collection that you're allowed to share?
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Old 18 June 2014, 07:13 AM   #24
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What was in the goody bag?
Was this a special invitation-only event?
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Old 21 June 2014, 05:57 AM   #25
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What a way to create brand loyalty. If I'm ever fortunate enough to do that trip I will only ever buy Patek.

Sounds like you had a great time, shame about no photos. Any info on the anniversary collection that you're allowed to share?
Yes pity on photos.

Patek are very, very tight lipped on the 175 anniversary collection. Date for restless is rumoured to be October...
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Old 21 June 2014, 05:58 AM   #26
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What was in the goody bag?
Was this a special invitation-only event?
Goody bag..

Pen. Tie. Two books about Patek. Post cards. And a pin badge.

All good.
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