Patek Philippe Calatrava
Discussion
Afternoon everyone,
Never really ventured into this part of the forum before so hope I am not intruding! My grandfather sadly passed away towards the end of last year and left his watch to me, interestingly I never knew he owned it as I am sure I never saw him wearing it! Due to various things going on I had only sneaked a quick peek at it, but thought I would sit down and go through it all this afternoon and have a better examination, so I simply thought I would share a few pictures in case they interested anyone.
I am ashamed to say that if anyone had asked me who 'Patek Philippe' was before being given the watch, I wouldn't have had a clue. That has now changed - having done some research, reading and checking out other PP watches, wow...some stunning watches! I have always liked watches, but never had anything very special or bought many, I have been wearing a Seiko divers watch for the last 5-6 years which I love. Anyway, enjoy the pictures below, it was just as fun admiring the watch itself as going through the various paperwork. I don't think GDPR now would approve of me having the original purchasers' name and address! It looks like they bought it in 2002, based on the service stamps it has only been serviced once in 2008 (perhaps when my grandfather bought it?) - should I take it somewhere for a service? (no idea what this would cost..?!).
I am certainly looking forward to being able to wear it to the first 'nice' event etc. once CV19 is over.
A bit different to what I am used to...!
Never really ventured into this part of the forum before so hope I am not intruding! My grandfather sadly passed away towards the end of last year and left his watch to me, interestingly I never knew he owned it as I am sure I never saw him wearing it! Due to various things going on I had only sneaked a quick peek at it, but thought I would sit down and go through it all this afternoon and have a better examination, so I simply thought I would share a few pictures in case they interested anyone.
I am ashamed to say that if anyone had asked me who 'Patek Philippe' was before being given the watch, I wouldn't have had a clue. That has now changed - having done some research, reading and checking out other PP watches, wow...some stunning watches! I have always liked watches, but never had anything very special or bought many, I have been wearing a Seiko divers watch for the last 5-6 years which I love. Anyway, enjoy the pictures below, it was just as fun admiring the watch itself as going through the various paperwork. I don't think GDPR now would approve of me having the original purchasers' name and address! It looks like they bought it in 2002, based on the service stamps it has only been serviced once in 2008 (perhaps when my grandfather bought it?) - should I take it somewhere for a service? (no idea what this would cost..?!).
I am certainly looking forward to being able to wear it to the first 'nice' event etc. once CV19 is over.
A bit different to what I am used to...!
Thank you everyone for your comments, it will certainly be cherished and I hope something I can eventually pass on! I can't wait to wear it to a nice event/outing!
Might be giving it a miss on the service front for the time being...I will see how it goes with respect to keeping time, etc. but it all seems fine.
Reference insurance...very good point indeed...should I take it for a valuation or would one of you gents be kind enough to message me with help on this front?
Might be giving it a miss on the service front for the time being...I will see how it goes with respect to keeping time, etc. but it all seems fine.
Reference insurance...very good point indeed...should I take it for a valuation or would one of you gents be kind enough to message me with help on this front?
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