Vanessa Valera: They say a watch makes a man. Hi, this is Vanessa Valera with watchmojo.com and today we’re going to discover one of the world’s most prestigious watchmakers, Patek Philippe.
Moneca Kaufman: The Geneva seal is the attestation to the highest quality standards of the watch-making industry and in fact, 95% of watches that have the Geneva seal are Patek Philippe.
Patek is the watch that will get the most and secondary market on the long term basis at auctions so it really offers the wear, not only the opportunity to war the most famous time piece in the world but to pass it on as a heritage piece to the ones he loves while also putting his money in investment.
Vanessa Valera: Why would say it’s the most popular watch, you know the most traditional and if you want to talk about today’s trends as well.
Moneca Kaufman: Sure. Well today of course since we all know the trends have become big, meaning have people have bought big watches but of course fads come and they go, so Patek stayed a little more conservative knowing that this is the type of piece that gets passed on to the next generation, it’s of course enlarged, it’s case but not over dramatically so and in fact a lot of people complain that these larger watches get in the way of their sleeves and their cuffs. I would say the most traditional of Patek Philippe watches are the Calatrava model with the Hobnail vessel. It’s sleek design, understood elegance. It goes with the suit beautifully and really speaks volume about the wearer, someone who appreciates simple and doesn’t need to overcomplicate things.
Of course, for someone who does want something more sporty day to day, you have something like the annual calendar, reference 5146. It comes with a fold over class and a pointer to adjust the various complications. If you look in the movement of any of these watches, for example, you’re going to see like the most tremendous workmanship. It’s just second to none in the industry and they’re all the same, they’re exquisite watches, so take a look on the inside of the watch.
Vanessa Valera: A lot of people are carrying leather straps nowadays, are they still using gold threads and once in yellow gold or white gold as well.
Moneca Kaufman: Well, you know it varies. Some of the sporty watches have metal bands and they are very much in style but I would say the most significant watches in fact carry leather bands. Patek’s finest pieces are in fact on crocodile straps, they just—it’s the traditional watch look.
Vanessa Valera: Well thank you so much for all the details and all the advices that you have told us today.
Moneca Kaufman: Okay.
Vanessa Valera: And I really appreciate it and I’m sure that our viewers will appreciate them as well.
Moneca Kaufman: My pleasure Vanessa.
Vanessa Valera: Thank you.
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