The Patek Philippe 5135 Gondolo Calendario

Patek Philippe continues the tradition of combining art deco design with the watch makers art of complications in it's Ref. 5135 Gondolo Calendario. It derives it's name from the "Chronometro Gondolo" watches that were manufactured in the 1930s by Patek Philippe for the renowned Brazilian retailer Gondolo & Labouriau. The Patek Ref. 5135 has a tonneau or barrel shaped case which underscores the ongoing popularity of the Art Deco style.

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5135 which is part of the Complicated Collection, features a Annual Calendar patented by Patek in 1996. The Annual Calendar or Calendario as it is called here, displays day, date, month, moon phases and a.m./p.m. indicators. The watch has a center sweep second hand.

The Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H self-winding movement can be viewed through a sapphire crystal watch back. This movement is meticulously finished to meet the specifications of the coveted Geneva Seal, the hallmark of quality for mechanical timepieces. This is a beautiful movement with the enlarged, high rigidity Gyromax wheel and bridges that are intricately decorated with Geneva striping and a 21Kt gold rotor embellished with a Calatrava cross, is comprised of 356 individual parts.

The Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario Ref. 5135G (pictured above) is 18Kt white gold and comes on a hand stitched alligator strap. The Ref. 5135 is also offered in yellow or rose gold as well as platinum.

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Patek Philippe 4910/10A Ladies Twenty~4

The Patek Philippe Ladies Twenty~4 wristwatch ref. 4910/10A was launched in 1999 and has become an instant classic. Created for the refined, active woman, it can be worn on all occasions.

The Ref. 4910/10A is an all steel Ladies Twenty~4 with a diamond bezel. Patek Philippe uses only the finest Top Wesselton diamonds for this timepiece.

The Patek Philippe 4910/10A is offered in three different dials to choose from: Eternal Grey, Timeless White or Forever Black. The Ladies Twenty~4 uses a quartz movement and has a battery life of approximately 3 years. Water resistant to 30 mm.

The Ladies Twenty~4 Collection also offers this watch in white or rose gold. A new Patek Philippe Ladies Twenty~4 in yellow gold without diamonds (Ref. 4907/1J) was recently introduced this past April at the Basel world 09.

Patek Philippe also offers match Ladies Twenty~4 jewelry. Each Ladies Twenty~4 ring is customized to fit the client perfectly.

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The Patek Philippe Reference 5131-The art of cloisonne' enameling

At the Basel World 2008, Patek Philippe introduced the World Time Ref. 5131 with a hand made cloisonne' enamel dial. The dial which is a miniature work of art features a Europe-Asia map.

The World Time Ref. 5131 is part of the Patek Philippe Complicated Collection. The watch indicates the hour in all major cities throughout the world. The world Time displays local time represented by the city at 12 o'clock and the time in all other time zones. When traveling from one timezone to another, simply press the push piece at 10o'clock until the city which represents your destination appears at 12 o'clock. The World Time Ref. 5131 has been highly sought after by watch aficionados who appreciate the watch's rich heritage and interesting complication.

In turn, it's cloisonne' dial will delight connoisseurs of the art of enameling. In addition to geneva enamel and champleve enamel, cloisonne is one of the three classic techniques traditionally used to decorate fine watches and dials. The motifs are always silhouettes whose contours define the shapes of the "cloisons" (french for partition) that contain different colored zones of the finished enamel opus. This enameling technique creates a stunning brilliance of colors which do not fade and retain their luster for centuries.

Due to the complex process involved in the making of the cloisonne' enamel dial, only a small number of the Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5131 will be made each year. Pictured above, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5131R in rose gold.

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The Patek Philippe World Time Reference 5130

Origonally made in the 1930s-1940s, Patek Philippe has reintroduced a contemporary version of the World Time wristwatch (part of the Complicated Timepiece Collection from Patek). The Patek Philippe Ref. 5130G (pictured above) features a guilloched sunburst dial, distinctive hour markers and larger case size of 39.5mm. The World Time with it's rich heritage is a highly sought after timepiece and a favorite with watch collectors the world wide.

The Patek Philippe World Time displays local time represented by the city at 12 o'clock and the time in all other time zones. When traveling from one time zone to another, simply press the push piece at 10 o'clock until the city which represents your destination time zone appears at 12 o'clock. The Caliber 240HU is a self-winding movement and contains 239 individual parts.

The Patek World Time contains a sapphire crystal back to allow viewing of this special movement. The World Time is available in 18Kt white gold (Patek Philippe Reference 5130G), 18Kt rose gold (Patek Philippe Reference 5130R) and in platinum (Patek Philippe 5130P). The World Time comes on a croco strap with fold-over clasp. This is one of my favorite timepieces. The World Time from Patek Philippe is truly a masterpiece.

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How to service your Patek Philippe watch

Patek Philippe watches are designed to last many generations. To ensure that this will happen, I recommend a regular service every three to five years to keep your Patek Philippe timepiece in perfect working condition. This watch maintenance should only be undertaken by an accredited Patek Philippe service center. Patek Philipppe has created a network of authorized agents ready to assist you with service and repair of your timepiece. A list of authorized dealers can be found over the internet at www.Patek.com

A routine maintenance normally will include the following:

1. Dismantling of the watch and control of all components.

2. Cleaning and replacement of basic movement parts as necessary.

3. Oiling and adjustment.

4. Polishing the case.

5. Replacement of the crown, if necessary

6. Replacement of the case back joints.

7. Replacement of bezel joints.

8. General quality control.

Estimates

The price of the service varies depending on the complexity of the timepiece. You can usually expect a cost estimate within five working days upon receipt of watch.

I hope this information is helpful.

Ron Freeman

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Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980/1A

The Nautilus collection was introduced in 1976. Patek Philippe was looking for a strong design and personality. The inspiration for it's design soon emerged. The universal shape of the of a porthole found on virtually all maritime vessels. Since that time, the Patek Philippe Nautilus has established itself as the most elegant sport watch on the market today. In 2006, Patek Philippe introduced the new Nautilus chronograph Ref.5980/1A. This elegant sporty timepiece features features a self-winding movement, column-wheel-controlled Caliber 28-520 C Chronograph movement. The watch is offered in a contemporary case size of 44mm.

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5980/1A chronograph features a 60 minute, 12 hour monocounter at 6 o'clock. The watch also has a center sweep second hand, date window at 3 o'clock and screw down crown. A sapphire crystal back to display the movement. Water resistant to 120m.

This timepiece is highly sought after by watch aficionados.

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Basel World 2009: Patek Philippe Ref. 5101R 10-Day Tourbillon Grand Complication

Six years ago, Patek Philippe outdistanced itself from all other Swiss watch makers by introducing the Patek Philippe Ref. 5101. The rectangular timepiece in platinum features two mainspring barrels for a power reserve of 10 days, and a tourbillon escapement. To this very day it is the only crown-wound wristwatch with such an extended autonomy. The striking rectangular form in the art deco style is reminiscent of the classic of the 1920s and 1930s.

Now Patek Philippe has introduced a new version of this Grand Complication in 18Kt rose gold. The Ref. 5150R runs accurately for 240 hours when fully wound. The advantage to this is that the timepiece can easily be left off the wrist for a week without having to be resynchronized. The caliber 28-20/222 movement can be viewed through a sapphire crystal back. The Patek Philippe Ref. 5101R is a splendid example of a complicated timepiece.

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Rare Patek Philippe Chronographs highlight Antiquorum's May Auction

The highlight of Antiquorum's May 2009 auction will most certainly be the rare Patek Philippe timeieces being offered for sale. The auction will feature an extremely fine and exceptionally rare Patek Philippe & Co. Geneve Ref. 1436, stainless steel split seconds chronograph made in 1945, is only one of four examples made in stainless steel with square button split seconds chronograph, 30 minute register and tachometer. It is the first time ever that this watch will be offered at auction.

Estimate: CHF 600,000- 800,000.

In addition, there is an exceptional Patek Philippe is the split second chronograph or "rattrapante". This rare timepiece is made of 18Kt yellow gold and was produced in 1928.

Estimate: CHF 800,00-1,200,000

Another extremely rare and important timepiece, the Patek Philippe, Geneve Ref. 5016P. A astronomic, minute repeating

platinum wristwatch with one minute tourbillon regulator, retrograde pertetual calendar and moon phases.

Estimate: CHF 600,00-800,00

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Basel World 2009: Patek Philippe Gondolo Ref. 5098R

A new rose gold version joins the original Gondolo Ref. 5098P launched in 2007. The Ref. 5098R is a classic example of Patek Philippe's contemporary interpretation of the Art Deco style. The Ref. 5098R showcases a hand-guiloched two-tone silvery/honey brown dial with the Patek Philippe and Chronometro Gondolo inscriptions, as well as Breguet numerals.

The Caliber 25-21 REC movement can be seen through the cambered sapphire-crystal case back. It is comprised of 142 individual parts. This manually wound movement is greatly appreciated by aficionados of traditional watchmaking. Water resistant to 30m.

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Basel World 2009: Patek Philippe Ladies Calatrava Ref. 4896R

Patek Philippe’s new interpretation of its ultra-thin ladies’ Calatrava Ref. 4897 in a warm 18K rose gold case, a dial with a bittersweet chocolate hue, and a bezel adorned with 72 Top Wesselton round diamonds. It is a mechanical opus that redefines seductiveness.

The growing interest of women in artisanal horology is evidenced by the success of the ultra-thin mechanical Calatrava for ladies that Patek Philippe launched three years ago. To accommodate demand, this watch is now being launched as Ref. 4897R in 18K rose gold.

A dial in style

The case shape of the Ref. 4897R reflects the sleek lines of the Bauhaus philosophy: form follows function is the leitmotif of all Calatrava models. Its personality mirrors classic elegance not only with its focus on the display of hours and minutes but also with the 72 Top Wesselton round diamonds on its bezel. Here, eternity subtly contrasts with the constant course of time. This antithesis takes place on a dramatic stage that glows in the dark brown hue of bittersweet chocolate. On the dial, the concentrically guilloched wave pattern interacts with a rich brown to create a fascinating impression of depth. The applied arrow-shaped hour markers and the faceted hands in rose gold appear to be suspended in mid-air.

The 4-hertz heartbeat
The Calatrava Ref. 4897R is powered by Patek Philippe’s manually wound caliber 215 mechanical movement. Although it is ultra-thin and highly compact (height 2.55 mm, diameter 21.90 mm), it fulfills the rate accuracy requirements imposed on all of Patek Philippe’s mechanical movements.

The Calatrava Ref. 4897R for ladies in 18K rose gold replaces its predecessor, the Ref. 4896 G with the white-gold case and deep blue dial. The sheer beauty of the new model, its discreet radiance, the 6.35- mm thick case, and its rich inner life endow this ultra-thin Patek Philippe Calatrava with all the facets it needs to become a celebrated paragon of feminine elegance.

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Basel World 2009: The Patek Philippe Ladies Nautilus Ref. 7010 & 7011

After the extremely successful relaunch of the Nautilus men's collection, Patek Philippe presents the new ladies Nautilus. The new ladies Nautilus comes exclusively in 18Kt white or rose gold with precious diamonds (Ref. 7010/1) or with a satin-finished bezel (Ref. 7011/1). Whether in silvery white or charcoal gray, the dials are styled to radiate casual elegance.

The ladies Nautilus comes with a Caliber E 23 S C quartz movement. This watch features a calendar and center seconds sweep hand. The case diameter of 32mm. Water resistant to 60 meters.

Patek Philippe also offers a matching Nautilus ring as part of the Nautilus collection. It is available in 18Kt white or rose gold with diamonds.

The ladies Patek Philippe Nautilus is the quintessential casual elegant watch for everyday wear.

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Basel World 2009: Patek Philippe Ref. 5153J Calatrava Officer's Watch

A new addition to Patek Philippe's Calatrava collection, the Reference 5153J was introduced this past April at Basel World. This new Calatrava comes in 18Kt yellow gold and features a 38mm officer's case with hinged back.

This fine timepiece showcases a new silvery opaline dial with a hand guilloched center as well as applied gold hour markers. The Calatrava Ref. 5153J has an elegant case design with a polished bezel, turban style winding crown, and straight lugs that hold a brown crocodile strap.

This officer's case and dial share some similar features to the Patek Philippe Ref. 5159 Perpetual Calendar. Once opened, the hinged back reveals the Caliber 324 SC self-winding movement. The 21-Karat gold central rotor is decorated with circular Cotes de Geneve patterns. The Calatrava features a date display and sweep center seconds hand. The Patek Philippe Ref. 5153J is water resistant to 30mm.

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