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Vanessa CW21 · 28 April 2008, 02:41 AM

This is a very cool video about how Patek Philippe makes their watches.
Enjoy!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_dwBk7-uPmc

stevemulholland3 · 28 April 2008, 04:05 AM

excellent video

Scarface · 28 April 2008, 04:30 AM

I am not (probably not...yet) into Patek watches but the video is really great. Thanks Vanessa

Scarface · 28 April 2008, 04:31 AM

double post

Terry Newton · 28 April 2008, 08:56 AM

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.

Terry Newton

2careless · 28 April 2008, 09:27 AM

That video has class! Thanks for sharing.

haakon59 · 28 April 2008, 09:45 AM

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.

GMTJOHNNY · 28 April 2008, 01:56 PM

Inspiring. Human creativity!!
Wish the Rolex videos were longer.

unclesallie · 3 May 2008, 10:47 AM

Vanessa: that was great!
thank you.

best,
dan

Attila · 4 May 2008, 10:47 PM

Fantastic video, anyone know the model of watch being produced?

highroller · 4 May 2008, 11:38 PM

That was avery interesting video.Thank

you

Jedi · 5 May 2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attila

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.

boa2 · 5 May 2008, 02:09 AM

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

unclesallie · 11 May 2008, 08:55 PM

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.
best,
dan

Jedi · 12 May 2008, 12:56 AM

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.

gtbike72 · 12 May 2008, 02:06 AM

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

Love this one..

Terry Newton · 12 May 2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtbike72

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

Love this one..

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.

Terry Newton

fear · 13 May 2008, 06:26 AM

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.

Jedi · 13 May 2008, 02:02 PM

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

AGENT4734 · 13 May 2008, 02:52 PM

Great find Vanessa! What an amazing movement and timepiece. I really envy your line of work.

Jedi · 13 May 2008, 07:01 PM

Is Vanessa a watchmaker?

Vanessa CW21 · 14 May 2008, 12:13 AM

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...

28 April 2008, 02:41 AM	#1
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	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

28 April 2008, 04:30 AM	#3
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	I am not (probably not...yet) into Patek watches but the video is really great. Thanks Vanessa __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

28 April 2008, 04:31 AM	#4
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	double post __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

28 April 2008, 08:56 AM	#5
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	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. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

28 April 2008, 01:56 PM	#8
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Inspiring. Human creativity!! Wish the Rolex videos were longer. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

28 April 2008, 04:05 AM	#2
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	excellent video

28 April 2008, 09:27 AM	#6
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	That video has class! Thanks for sharing.

28 April 2008, 09:45 AM	#7
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	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.

3 May 2008, 10:47 AM	#9
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Vanessa: that was great! thank you. best, dan

4 May 2008, 10:47 PM	#10
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Fantastic video, anyone know the model of watch being produced?

4 May 2008, 11:38 PM	#11
highroller Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bobby Location: Manassas Virginia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 305	That was avery interesting video.Thank you

5 May 2008, 02:09 AM	#13
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,874	What a fantastic video. Thank you! Here's a still of the 5960P. What a masterpiece! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

11 May 2008, 08:55 PM	#14
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	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. best, dan

12 May 2008, 12:56 AM	#15
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	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. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

12 May 2008, 02:06 AM	#16
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Patek Philippe - To My Son http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nc8i5D...eature=related Love this one.. __________________

13 May 2008, 06:26 AM	#18
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	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.

13 May 2008, 02:02 PM	#19
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	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 __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

13 May 2008, 02:52 PM	#20
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Great find Vanessa! What an amazing movement and timepiece. I really envy your line of work. __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

13 May 2008, 07:01 PM	#21
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Is Vanessa a watchmaker? __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

14 May 2008, 12:13 AM	#22
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	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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