In-Depth: Hands-On With The Entire Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary Collection, Including The Grandmaster Chime
In October of 2014, Patek Philippe presented a collection of pieces that the world had been waiting 25 years to see. It was Patek who in 1989 launched the very concept of commemorative watches with its 150th anniversary collection and who today still garners more attention than anyone else in the world of haute horlogerie. We have already shown you the basics of what comprises the Patek 175 collection (see here, here, here, and here) but today we will go hands-on with all the pieces, as well as break down a bit more about what this collection may or may not mean long-term. Previous Commemorative Watches 1 OF 31 In 1989, Patek Philippe released a few limited edition pieces with an inscription on the case back. The most well known is the 3960, which you see above and below. This small time-only watch featured an officer's style case back and extended lugs reminiscent of an early-20th-century piece that resides in the Patek Philippe museum. 2 OF 31 A

Which Seamaster
If in quartz is best?

Patek Hat
Hoping the fine folk on TRF can help me or point me in the right direction, Mr Ed Sheeran has been wearing his PP cap on his current world tour and has kind of made me want one! I should hopefully get the call for my 5167 this year but until then I need to fill the PP hole in my life and I think a cap could just do that. I don't suppose anyone has one for sale?

Happy Birthday Gondolo..!
Treated my Gondolo Calendario to a little present to celebrate its 7th birthday.The watch came fitted with the 18ct Patek pin-buckle as standard, which I have always felt was penny-pinching by PP. I quickly fitted the strap with a Hirsch gold-plated deployant buckle and wore it that way for seven years.On my last trip to London, I picked up a new 18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant buckle to complete my watch. Wasn't cheap, but hey, good old Mastercard, and I think it was worth it!Before, with the Hirsch buckle fitted...and now...Now back on my wrist!MW

Finally visiting Florence - strap maker recommendations?
Hey guys,I'm in Florence for the next couple days, finally getting to see the Panerai Flagship Boutique, and will also try to visit Di Stefano Straps and perhaps Manifatture Firenze.Do you have any other strap maker / leather works recommendations to visit while here?Cheers