Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Dress Watch diamonds a stunning ferrite stone dial

a stunning ferrite stone dial with applied yellow gold Roman indices

should we say… sailed

a triple calendar chronograph has a touch of whimsy that we lovers of “cool old things” find absolutely delightful

thanks in part to the remarkable continuity of its design

There’s no question that pilots like Schechter would have found great use in pieces like this one

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Dress Watch diamonds a stunning ferrite stone dialNot every timepiece from the worlds greatest watchmaker fits neatly into the mold of an overarching theme or collection. While we love a simple Calatrava, a sporty Aquanaut, or a complicated perpetual calendar as much as the next guy, the oddball, more overlooked and usually limited production, shaped watches made by the maison in second half of the 20th century are often some of the most innovative and charming in the brands oeuvre. Take this piece