Wei Koh & Auro Montanari Patek Perpetual Calendar Reference 3449

Wei Koh & Auro Montanari
Patek Perpetual Calendar
Reference 3449
Two of my favorite people just discussed one of the most beautiful Patek Philippe watches in history, and here it is!

PATEK PHILIPPE STEEL WATCHES Limited Edition

PATEK PHILIPPE

STEEL WATCHES

Limited Edition

My great Pal, John Goldberger from Italy, just launched this special Limited Edition version of his Patek Philippe book, which is dedicated to ultra-rare stainless steel watches. John mentioned it is now available on Amazon.com for pre-order in the U.S.A. This new limited edition comes in a plexiglass case, and features a reference billboard that covers all steel Patek Philippe References. It also includes an updated 24 page book with the latest stainless steel Patek Philippe watches.

Patek Philippe Tropical Cloisonné Dial 1954 Reference 2481

Patek Philippe Tropical Cloisonné Dial

1954 Reference 2481

Last week John Goldberger sent in some amazing photos of the 1954 Platinum Patek Philippe Reference 2497, and today he sent in another email with the massage saying:

Dear Jake,

Spring is back!

I thought I would share this Patek Philippe beauty your readers of Jake's Patek Philippe World!

Ciao John

These photos are of one of the rarest and most sought after Patek Philippe watches in history. This exquisite dial is known as "The Tropical Cloisonné Dial" and it was made in 1954.

The Cloisonné dial on this 1954 Patek Philippe is considered to be one of the most outstanding Cloisonné dials ever produced on a wristwatch, and arguably it is the top Cloisonné dial to ever appear on a Patek Philippe. John included this macro shot that shows just how beautiful and fine the detail is on this watch.

This magnificent Cloisonné dial was hand-enamled by Miss Marguerit Kock for the Stern Fréres company in 1953 and it was inserted into a pink gold case. The watch had a calibur 27sc and the tropical dials French name was "Forét Vierge."

John also included this next drawing which is the original hand-painted, water-color that illustrates the dial's layout. I think I like the shape and position of the mountain-top better in the original illustration, as seen below.

The next image is from the 2009 Antiquorum Auction catalog, where this beautiful watch was last sold. It sold for around $265,000.

John Goldberger's Ultra Rare Patek Philippe Reference 2497

John Goldberger's Ultra Rare

1954 Patek Philippe: 37mm Reference 2497

John Goldberger is one of the top horological collectors and experts in the world. He lives in Italy and he is a good friend of mine. When John found out I launched my Patek Philippe Blog, he sent me a really nice congratulatory message:

Dear Jake,

My compliments for your new Patek blog. Earlier this week you showed off a very rare platinum Patek Philippe Reference 2497! I sent you some detailed images of this beauty.

Ciao John

Beside being a top horological collector and publisher, John also publishes watch books. I did a podcast recording with him back in 2008 on RolexMagazine.com regarding his amazing boon named 100 Superlative Rolex Watches.

Patek Philippe

Steel Watches

by John Goldberger

John recently published an amazing book on stainless steel Patek Philippe books, which I plan to do a review on as soon as I get a chance. Here is a copy of the cover of his beautiful book: