Patek Philippe watches have a checkered history spanning over 170 years. The first Patek Philippe watches saw the light of day in the year 1839 and in their fascinating story they have adorned the most fantastic and glamorous people of the world. There is nothing like a Patek Philippe in the world of glitter, glamour and wealth. The possession of one is your guaranteed ticket to the world of class.
To commemorate the company’s 150 glorious years between 1989 and 2000 they produced eight great watches which have become legendary in the world today. Indeed, the future is with in the hold of the company but they are not ready to say adieu to the past. With awe and respect for tradition the watches were limited edition the tools used to make them were also destroyed.
The Jumping Hour made in 1989 is a limited edition watch with only 500 pieces 450 in rose gold and 50 in platinum. The officer’s campaign watch originally meant for the army officers in the in the world war one was recreated under the name The Officer is a limited edition watch with only 2200 examples only. 2000 of them were in yellow gold, 150 in while gold and fifty in platinum. The Caliber 89 is the most complicated watch on earth. Its total development time was 9 years. The Patek Philippe watch made of 18 carat gold weighs 1100 grams. The model called The Pagoda with refined curves was produced in 1997. Only 2000 examples were made. 1100 of them were in yellow gold, 500 in rose gold, 250 in white gold and 150 in platinum. The Minute-Repeating Chronometer was made in very limited edition of only 30, 10 in yellow gold, 10 in rose gold and 10 in platinum. The 10 Days had power reserve for 10 days. It was made in 2000 at the turn of the millennium. Only 3000 numbers were made. Of them 1500 was in yellow god, 750 in rose gold and 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum.
What is the gateway to possess a Patek Philippe now that the original watches are prohibitively costly? The answer is go for the replica.
