A Black Beauty...

Black Dial Patek 
Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph
Refernce 2499

My absolute favorite Patek Phillipe watch models are triple date Moonphase models with black dials in yellow gold. In particular, I like them as they have a nighttime vibe that is very formal, and conservative, like wearing a tuxedo with a black tie. Amsterdam Vintage Watches recently showed of this crazy/over-the-top Reference 2499 which took my breath away as it's so cool looking!!!

The Beatles Prefer Patek Philippe

The Beatles 

Get Back 
By Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson just dropped this trailer for his upcoming Beatles Documentary which will debut on Disney+ in November, so if you are feeling nostalgic, like me, this should put a big smile on your face!!!

The Beatles 

Prefer Patek Philippe

Back on October 9th, 2011 I was the first person to document John Lennon rocking his yellow gold Patek Phillipe Reference 2499, and two short days later on October 12, 2021, I was the first to document Paul McCartney rocking his Stainless Steel Patek Philippe Aquanaut [Reference 5167A]. On March 12, 2012, again I was first to document Ringo Starr rocking his Patek Philippe Jumbo Aquanaut [Reference 5065-1A]. Today, I have another amazing first to share with you that you will ONLY see on PatekMagazine.com!!!

Ringo Star

Patek Reference 3448 Perpetual Calendar

Back in 2005 Ringo Starr auctioned off his Patek Philippe Reference 3448 Perpetual Calendar which is pictured below:

The strange thing is that when Ringo's magnificent Patek Philippe was auctioned for $180K, there were zero photos of him wearing it. As they say, "Show me the photo. If there isn't a photo, it didn't happen". Today I am happy to share the first documented photos that show Ringo Starr back in the day, rocking his Patek Philippe Reference 3448, which were discovered by the amazing horological researcher, Nick Gould.

Give More Love

Patek Philippe 'Jumbo' Aquanaut 

Reference 6065-1A

In the photo below we see Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr both rocking Patek Phillipe Aquanaut models:

In the photos below we see John Lennon rocking his Patek Phillipe Reference 2499...

Patek Philippe Ad New Yorker Magazine November 23, 1963

Watches & Wonders 2021

Patek Philippe Reference 5236P-001

In-Line Triple Date Moonphase

Perpetual Calendar

Patek Philippe just introduced an all new reference 5236P-001 In-Line Triple Date Moonphase Perpetual Calendar with a blue dial that is based upon the design of a Patek Pocketwatch from the 1970s and 1980s which carried a reference of 725/4.

The magnificent Patek Philippe Reference 5236P-001 is pictured below.

The new Patek Philippe Reference 5236P-001 In-Line Triple Date Moonphase Perpetual Calendar with a blue dial that is based upon the design of a Patek Pocketwatch from the 1970s and 1980s which carried a reference of 725/4 with is pictured below in this photo that appears courtesy of Sotheby's.

When I first saw the new Patek Reference 5236 I immediately recognized the design language from the Patek pocket watch seen above which I published the following story about as seen below on October 10, 2011.

Patek Philippe Ad

New Yorker Magazine

November 23, 1963

This Patek Philippe ad was published in the New Yorker Magazine on November 23, 1963 and it states:

Patek Philippe has left a deeper impression on the world of watchmaking than any other watch.

This ad features the really cool 18K Patek Philippe Men's Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeater Pocket Watch at the top, which is a Reference 844. The Reference 844 is also known as The American Digital Perpetual Calendar Pocketwatch.

This image appears courtesy of Antiquorum Auction House, and shows in better detail, the linear aperture which indicates month, date, and day of the week as well as the phases of the Moon. This is a super-clean, simple look for which Patek Philippe is renowned.

It is fascinating to note the ad at the top of this story was published just when U.S. President John Kennedy was assassinated. The following photo was taken on November 22, 1963. As a side note, JFK wore a Patek Philippe wristwatch, but I have not been able to find a photo of it yet.

Patek Philippe Leaves Baselworld

Patek Philippe

 Leaves Baselworld

Patek Philippe, along with Rolex, Chanel, Chopard & Tudor announced they were leaving the Baselworld Trade Show to form a new Trade show with the Fondation De La Haute Horlogerie as we see in the press release below which spells out all the details.

Patek Philippe President, Thierry Stern said:

"The decision to leave Baselworld was not an easy one to take for me, being the fourth generation of the Stern family to participate to this traditional yearly event. But life evolves constantly, things change and people change as well, whether it is at the level of those responsible for the watch fair organization, the brands or the clients. We constantly have to adapt ourselves, question what we do, since what was right yesterday may not necessarily be valid today!

Today Patek Philippe is not in line with Baselworld's vision any more, there have been too many discussions and unsolved problems, trust in no longer present.

We need to answer the legitimate needs of our retailers, the clients and the press from around the world. They have to be able to discover the new models from Swiss watchmakers each year, at one time, in one place, and this in the most professional manner possible.

That is why, following several discussions with Rolex and in agreement with other participating brands, we have decided to created, all together, a uniques event in Geneva, representative of our savior-faire.

Trevor Noah: Award Winning Comedian

AWARD-WINNING COMEDIAN 

TREVOR NOAH

NAUTILUS 5711

Brown Gradated Dial, Rose Gold Bracelet

His dad is Swiss and his wristwatch, too. His mother is Xhosa. The South African comedian and host of The Daily Show is also on Netflix with shows like "Son of Patricia" and "Afraid of the Dark," and has sold out a stand-up world tour. Add to that his producing credits, a bestselling book, an increasing number of red-carpet appearances and his 10.4 million and 5.7 million Twitter and Instagram followers, respectively, and you’re touching the tip of the iceberg of Trevor Noah's celebrity.

This Nautilus fan has received a Primetime Emmy Award win from six nominations and was named one of "The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media" by The Hollywood Reporter in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

His 2016 book, Born a Crime, became a #1 New York Times Bestseller and was named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times, Newsday, Esquire, NPR, and Booklist. A film adaptation based on the book will star Lupita Nyong'o as Trevor's mother Patricia.

A few years ago, he took the helm of Comedy Central’s flagship show—and the most politically influential comedy program on TV—The Daily Show. Since then Noah has been an object of both fascination and perplexity. He became the youngest comic anchor in an evening slot.

Ladies Nautilus Ad

Black-and-White

Ladies Nautilus Ad

Blue Dial, Steel Case

There's something about a steel watch with a blue dial that makes it forever elegant. I love this ad because, one, it portrays a mom and her daughter in a hobby that I've found disproportionally masculine; and two, I can picture the child as she grows up, always looking up to that mesmerizing blue dial on her mother's wrist and remembering it forever.

Tom Holland: Rose Gold Aquanaut 5167R

'SPIDERMAN' ACTOR

TOM HOLLAND

AQUANAUT 5167R

Chocolate brown composite strap

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The British actor rose to stardom for playing Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the Marvel superhero films Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).

Tom Holland is a graduate of the BRIT School in London, and he appeared on stage in 2008 in the title role of Billy Elliot the Musical in London's West End. His other films include In the Heart of the Sea (2015), and The Current War (2017). In 2017, he received the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

Holland resides in Kingston upon Thames in London, near the house of his parents and younger brothers. He has a blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Tessa. Along with his three younger brothers, he sponsors The Brothers Trust, a UK Registered Charity that raises money for various charitable causes.

Holland publicly credits his father, comedian and writer Dominic Holland, for keeping his Spider-Man fame from "getting to his head."

Ref. 5396R: Annual Calendar Moonphase

Annual Calendar

Moonphase

The Ref. 5396 men’s Annual Calendar in rose gold has a blue sunburst dial and applied hour markers with baguette diamonds.

Michael Fassbender: Aquanaut 5167A

Spartan, Superhero, Steve Jobs

Michael Fassbender

He was nominated twice for an Oscar; once for playing a slave owner in 12 Years a Slave, and then in 2016 for playing Steve Jobs. Michael Fassbender also joined the Marvel Comics team and played Magneto in X-Men: First Class. He wears an Aquanaut 5167A.

The German-Irish actor first caught viewers' attention in the 2001 war drama miniseries Band of Brothers. He made his film debut playing a Spartan soldier in Zack Snyder's 300. He also appeared as a British soldier in Quentin Tarantino-directed film Inglourious Basterds.

When launched in 1997, the Aquanaut created a sensation. It was young, modern and unexpected. Its case was a rounded octagon, inspired by that of the Nautilus. And it sported a “tropical” strap, made of a new composite material ultra-resistant to wear, salt water and uv radiation.