Watch Patina looks for stories that have the power to restore faith in traditional values of watch ownership or collecting, like passing down a watch. And what better example is there to remind us of the way things used to be than a vintage Patek Philippe recently inherited by the grandson of the owner…
If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for reminiscing and documenting backstories. The pictures in this post do just that. They were taken by various members of the Commonwealth Crew over the past (almost) two years. Some were shot with cameras, but most with just a cameraphone. But what they all have in common is they were all shot in the presence of friends and all “for the love of Horology.”
For me, it’s the dial that gives the 5712 the edge. Its asymmetrical layout, with subdials and indicators nestled cozily into the corners, draws me in. In my opinion, the dial is informative, not cluttered – kind of like good website design.
Their respective watch collections drew me in, but it was their chemistry I witnessed through Instagram that got me hooked. I was curious to find out how watches played a role in the closeness of their relationship…
Any true watch lover would agree that along with death and taxes, the only other certainty in life is that a Patek Philippe will appreciate in value. For this reason – and countless others – owning a timepiece from this esteemed brand is an aspiration for most, if not all, watch collectors. A Patek Philippe can enter…
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