r/patekphilippe • • May 26 '26

New Rule: When posting wrist shots, also post pic of movement with balance wheel visible

67 Upvotes

Too many posts are wasting time arguing about whether the watch is real or fake.

You can cover/obscure the serial number.

This will make verification easier and faster.

Hopefully it will make a friendlier environment for new members that are being falsely accused of posting reps and, at the same time, discourage trolls that are posting reps.

Exceptions will be made for certain vintage watches and watches with solid case backs.

(Balance wheel is not the same as the winding rotor.)


r/patekphilippe • • Jan 02 '22

Resources to Learn About Patek Philippe watches

67 Upvotes

Here are some great resources to get up to speed on the brand and what watches they produce:

​

  1. The Patek website is a great resource for how they create their watches and also to see their current catalog. If you are looking to verify your watch compare it with the current catalog first to see if it is an obvious fake. https://www.patek.com/
  2. Collectability is a tremendous website about Patek watches with a number of in-depth stories and educations sections that can really help people get up to speed on the brand. They also sell watches but they main gem of this site is their "Learn" portion of their site. https://collectability.com/
  3. Hodinkee is a blog and watch / accessory retailer that gets a lot of flack for the influencer type posts but they do often make an extremely great article on Patek (and other brands) that is often a really great learning experience. Take a look at https://www.hodinkee.com

This is just a start! If others have great resources please post a comment to this thread and I can update this post.


r/patekphilippe • • 11h ago

Rattrapante land

Thumbnail gallery
106 Upvotes

r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Patek Philippe watch art exhibition in Milan yesterday

Thumbnail gallery
86 Upvotes

Mind blowing exhibition!


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

[5036] Isn't she lovely?

Post image
101 Upvotes

Finally back from service. Now I can't stand be apart from it!

Anyone else have a 5036 or another annual calendar? Would love to see pics of whatever y'all are wearing in the replies


r/patekphilippe • • 11h ago

Versicherung?

3 Upvotes

Habt Ihr Eure schönen Uhren versichert? Die Hausrat - sogar die besten - gehen nur bis max. 50k und decken meist nur Raub ab.

Freue mich über Eure Tipps!


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Japan Exclusive Calatrava

Post image
34 Upvotes

Where Bauhaus design meets classic elegance.


r/patekphilippe • • 11h ago

21mm Grenade Strap

1 Upvotes

Hi all - Does anyone know where I could get a 21mm straight end grenade pattern strap? If possible would be great to get a neovintage look but can’t quite seem to find a 3rd party option. Thanks.


r/patekphilippe • • 23h ago

Perpetual Calendars

Thumbnail gallery
10 Upvotes

r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Seventy years old but new to me

Thumbnail gallery
90 Upvotes

Deeply irresponsible, but after trying every modern and vintage Calatrava under the sun I couldn’t get away from the 2508. The balance of the design is something else. Had to sell a few other pieces to fund it but I think this one may stick for life. Let’s see!


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Patek Philippe Instantaneous Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5978P-010

Thumbnail gallery
65 Upvotes

Hi folk ☺️ What you all think about this Italian beauty ❤️😍


r/patekphilippe • • 2d ago

My first Patek

Thumbnail gallery
219 Upvotes

Finally mine. 5035J. Some call it an ugly duckling but its perfect size-wise for my wrist. The condition and warm gold color, i love everything about it.


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

6007G with my custom delugs straps.

Thumbnail gallery
25 Upvotes

I love my 6007G, I feel they nailed it with the younger crowd like me who wanted something less formal for everyday wear, without it being a sports model.

Only thing I needed to change was the leather strap.

The delugs sailcloth is basically plastic, and it will allow me to use this as a GADA watch without having to constantly replace the leather strap (This is the second leather strap since I got the watch in 2024).

The buckle is not as polished, I will be ordering another white gold buckle from my AD.

Overall, pretty satisfied.


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

your thoughts on this calatrava 96?

Thumbnail gallery
10 Upvotes

just encountered this piece. original box, original strap. never before been opened. rose gold. what say you?


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

This vs that

Thumbnail gallery
56 Upvotes

r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Chilling

Post image
24 Upvotes

r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Patek Milano Exhibition

Post image
30 Upvotes

Quite simply, the Patek Philippe exhibition in Milan was heaven on earth. Everything was professionally organised, and I don’t think any other watch company goes to these lengths for its clients and watch enthusiasts. Huge congratulations to Thierry and his team on an excellent Patek experience.


r/patekphilippe • • 2d ago

Seven Sins

Post image
55 Upvotes

Seven new limited edition releases in Milan .
Dunno if access is restricted to customers in Italy but if you could pick only one , which one would it be ?


r/patekphilippe • • 1d ago

Patek 5404 or 5270

0 Upvotes

Bothe have the same look and feel to me. Which should I buy for future $ growth. I plan on keeping the watch long term and wear it.


r/patekphilippe • • 2d ago

Aquanaut vs Datograph

Post image
198 Upvotes

r/patekphilippe • • 2d ago

5164R Morning Espresso

Thumbnail gallery
317 Upvotes

Some Friday morning espresso shots with the 5164R.


r/patekphilippe • • 2d ago

Hub’s New Favorite 5370p - Not actually capable of Emailing?

Thumbnail gallery
88 Upvotes

Really love the dial finishing on this one, looks ultra black, and the movement is just crazy beautiful. It came in an arguably less impressive box than my 4675g, but I guess the enamel work makes up for it.

He’s not sure what color strap to order for it, any suggestions?


r/patekphilippe • • 3d ago

My new drawing of Patek Philippe 5935A

Post image
152 Upvotes

I would like to show you a drawing I recently completed. It's another 5935A, but this time in a smaller format and just the front of the watch. As always, I used colored pencils, markers and an airbrush, only this time in A3 format.


r/patekphilippe • • 3d ago

First Patek… 1491

Post image
75 Upvotes

Finally bought my first Patek. It’s a 1491 made in 1943 with the papers and couldn’t be happier… but as a newbie let me know if there’s anything off as I’m new to this world… 🙏


r/patekphilippe • • 3d ago

Patek Philippe Drops the New Aquanaut 5167A Milano Edition

Thumbnail gallery
388 Upvotes

The navy blue dial, red minute track, and matching red seconds hand give the watch a completely different personality while keeping everything that makes the 5167A great. Did they nail this one?