Spoiler Alert: Vintage PatekPhilippe Replica Is Still King

The last few days were high auction season in Geneva. Just one day after Phillips’s two-day sale that included the stainless steel Patek Philippe fake 1518, now the most expensive wristwatch ever sold, Christie’s offered nothing less than 320 watches, and with impressive results. At the end of the day, the Rare Watches sale had netted 14,702,500 CHF (approximately $14,864,227 at time of publishing), selling 88% of the lots. Both the best performing replica watches and the few unsold lots allow a number of interesting insights into the current state of the vintage market, some very much aligned with the main takeaways from the Phillips auction too.

Patek Philippe replica Pocket Watches Still Have Serious Appeal

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A reproduction of Vermeer’s Milkmaid was enamel painted on this watch’s case.

This Christie’s sale definitely confirmed the strength of vintage Patek Philippe, as eight of the 10 top lots actually all came from the Geneva manufacture. But it was pocket replica watches in particular that outperformed expectations. One notable performance came from lot 143, a 1968 pocket fake watches uk bearing a reproduction of Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid” painting on its case, which realized $312,982. The enameling is by the legendary miniaturist Susanne Rohr, who began working with Patek in 1967. The strongest relative performance actually came from another pocket watch from Patek Philippe, lot 207, a full-set chronometer from 1864 which sold for 20x its high estimate as it eventually reached $264,126. These two lots alone made it clear that there is still an enthusiastic market for exceptional pocket replica watches uk, from all periods.

The Nautilus Is Still A Fan Favorite

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Not your usual Patek Philippe Nautilus as it was made in white gold, back in 1978.

The top performers also included two rare Nautilus cheap replica watches from the 40-lot thematic sale that Christie’s is hosting across its four auctions this season. The white gold Nautilus 3700G achieved the strongest performance, as it doubled its pre-sale estimate, fetching $374,052. Of the 10 Nautilus models offered as a part of this sale in Geneva, only the yellow gold 3700/1 with “Khanjar” dial failed to reach its reserve, and ended up unclaimed. All in, the nine Nautilus lots brought approximately $1,449,390 – this represents almost 10% of the total sale by revenue, while the nine sold lots are just shy of 3% of the sale by volume.

Uniqueness Still Commands A Premium

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This platinum-cased minute repeater is a unique piece from Audemars Piguet.

The fourth most expensive lot overall (and the most expensive non-Patek lot) was the Audemars Piguet minute repeater reference 3207 in platinum. It went for $386,266 as lot 39, squarely in the middle of the rather wide and high estimate. Given the very small number of minute repeaters ever made by Audemars Piguet, and this watch’s unique features and history, the result isn’t actually all that surprising. Unique, fresh-to-market pieces tend to be more exciting than well-known examples, which was reflected throughout Monday’s results at Christie’s.

The Daytona Market Isn’t Slowing Down Anytime Soon

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Yellow gold case and “Paul Newman” dial for this Rolex Daytona reference 6241.

After Patek Philippe, Rolex was the other king at this auction – note that these two manufacturers alone represented 60% of all lots offered, quite a revealing number for their respective importance at auctions. Among the 70+ Rolex replica watches offered, the two Paul Newman Daytonas both reached or exceeded their high estimates, demonstrating once again the infatuation collectors have with these exotic dials, in different case metals and pusher/bezel configurations. The yellow gold reference 6241 (with pump pushers and black bezel) reached $300,768, while the stainless steel reference 6239 (with the same pump pushers but a steel bezel) surpassed its high estimate and hammered at $196,950. We keep waiting to see if the market for these special chronographs will slow down, but it seems like we’ll be waiting a little longer.

Why is the value of Patek Philippe replica watches 20% higher than the same level?

We all know that the price of Patek Philippe replica in the same brand is the highest. Each model, than the same level of brand watches 20% to 40%. For example, the price of Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711A is about 18 million yuan, Vacheron Constantin, the price of RMB 149,000 universal, the price of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak about 130,000; Patek Philippe fake Chronograph 5270 price of about 1.4 million, Vacheron Constantin timed calendar in 100 million in his early; Patek Philippe platinum perpetual calendar 5140 in more than 90 million close to 100 million price, Vacheron Constantin platinum calendar in 80 million in his early years. Although the prices of watches are fluctuating from time to time, these examples show us that Patek Philippe is a little more expensive than a watch at any rate.

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Patek Philippe 5370 and Lange Double Split
Many people will be puzzled, more high prices in the where? At the same level in fact we basically all the configuration of the same level, or even use the same movement. Like Patek Philippe 5070 and Vacheron Constantin manual chronograph using the same level are lemania 2310, are K gold shell, the size is similar. At the same level of Lange chronograph DATO or 1815 also has its own extraordinary technology, outstanding German chronograph movement. Is it just a logo patek philippe let a watch out of tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands? Many watch lovers like to watch the same level of different watches put together for comparison, until one day, someone will be a Patek Philippe 5370 and a Lange Double Split put together, I think, to answer this question to the time.

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Lange Double Split unique chasing points chasing the second body, visible Lange in the conventional needle structure, and added a time wheel and the corresponding stop spring.
5370 is the latest Patek Philippe enamel chronograph chronograph, Double Split is the most famous chasing Lange chronograph, in addition to the traditional second hand chasing pin, there is a unique chronograph minute hand. Two tables are Patek Philippe and Lange’s top products, are the highest positioning, are platinum case, are the same function, 5370 of the overseas price is 249,200 US dollars, Double Split price is 126800, 5370 price is almost Double Split 2 times (5370 enamel plate is one of the factors of high prices). The two watches were brought to the contrast of the two watches were meticulous contrast, the devil is the details, I will watch some of the small details, like you show where your Patek Philippe?

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The size of the 5370 is 41 mm and the thickness is 13.5 mm; the Double Split is 43 mm in diameter and 15.3 mm thick. Double Split size and thickness than the 5370 big circle, the two placed on the thickness of the difference between the two very obvious.
The size of the 5370 is 41 mm and the thickness is 13.5 mm; the Double Split is 43 mm in diameter and 15.3 mm thick. Double Split size and thickness than the 5370 big circle, the two placed on the thickness of the difference between the two very obvious. 5370 to thin a lot. And what does this mean? Let me give you an example. Someone once called Rolex’s deepsea diving watch works of art, because only the water depth of 3900 meters diving watch, the size of only 44 mm. Rolex can be a powerful professional diving technology concentrated in the 44 mm case, so that this watch can be worn daily, called a miracle. Patek Philippe that year on behalf of a king 5002, including the calendar, three questions, return to the calendar, astronomical and other functions, the size is only amazing 42.8 mm. The movement will focus on a smaller (more suitable for wearing) thinner case, this is the embodiment of strength.

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Patek Philippe 5002, double-sided display, the size is only amazing 42.8 mm.
Then let us look at the movement, we can also see some distinction. Two watches movement looks great, especially Lange has always been good at luxury movement decoration, blue steel screws, gold sleeve, ruby ​​axis with the eye, so that the movement has a luxurious color. Patek Philippe replica and what have a higher worth? When we carefully observe will find, 5370 movement parts than the Double Split thinner, thinner. Lever, the curve of the spring more, more coil. In particular, the needle second-round caliper curve is extremely delicate, and in the needle-cylinder part of the pin to the delicate climax. Part of the column part of the column is very “enchanting.” Double Split’s polished decoration is very eye-catching, but the parts of the size, thickness compared to the 5370 is slightly inferior.

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The Lange Double Split movement has a strikingly polished finish.

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Patek Philippe 5370 movement more slim and delicate.
Let us look at the structure of the needle after the layout. In fact, the basic structure of the general manual winding horizontal clutch movement is the same, but in the increase in the needle structure, different replica watches uk factory will use a different layout. In Double Split movement, we are actually very difficult to see the balance wheel, because the needle-shaped structure of the column wheel is arranged in the balance wheel, which led to including the balance wheel, gooseneck fine-tuning, part of the balance wheel splint Was chasing needle columnar wheel and next to the lever block. The other hand, 5370 of the needle structure is arranged in the timing wheel and the balance wheel center of the plywood. This set of the needle does not form part of the movement of any part of the occlusion, balance wheel, with PP imprint balance wheel splint, with jumping hook claws of the spike time wheel can glance, movement layout is very clever.

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We can see, Lange replica Double Split of the balance wheel is actually in the bottom of the needle-cylinder, needle parts on the balance wheel, balance wheel splint, gooseneck fine-tuning to form a block.

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5370 of the needle structure is arranged in the timing wheel and the balance wheel center of the plywood. The setback mechanism does not block any movement.
There is also a small detail on the time-zero putter. Usually timing zero-putter is fixed with a screw on the movement plate. Only a few chronographs will use a jewel bearing in this position (next to a regular chronograph wheel). Zero Lever is a very active part, in the zero-putter to install the jewel bearing, watchmaker said, is good. Including 5370,5170,5270, including the use of CH29 movement of Patek Philippe Chronograph, zero-putt is a gemstone bearing. For this detail, you see the high-end manual winding chronograph, can be a little attention.

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5370 Cylindrical wheel cap next to, there is a red jewel bearing, which is zero return putt bearing.
Patek Philippe in the polished on the movement I would also like to share a thing. Many people do not understand, some of the top brands of watches, the movement looks polished very beautiful, why people always praise Patek Philippe’s polished very well? Patek Philippe’s movement does not look like the Lange movement is so luxurious, Patek Philippe’s movement looks but rather prime. Later, someone told me that the movement can not see the surface, use high power microscope to see (ordinary multi-inch lens is too small, do not see anything). In the high-powered microscope, at a glance, Patek Philippe’s movement is still no glitches, and some other movement began to expose the problem.

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Patek Philippe replcia watches most standard 324 automatic winding movement, this movement is a lot of Patek Philippe’s standard.
The value of replica watches are often reflected in the details. (Such as bezel, case material changes), the proportion of the disk some adjustments (such as the early 41 mm Lange 1 adjustment), the size of a few millimeters change, the watch will be on the Value to bring decisive influence. Patek Philippe is just a little better than a lot of cheap fake watches to do a little bit, but this little bit, decided to Patek Philippe’s value to 20% higher.

Patek Philippe replica 5327 when to take over 5140?

Not later, straight into the question. 5140 has been discontinued, 5140 J, G, R (gold, platinum, rose gold) has been discontinued, currently only P (platinum) of the black and gray surface in production. Table 10 years of Patek Philippe replica generation of classic calendar 5140 will be in the hands of the baton to its replacement, the new Patek Philippe calendar 5327. However, as the king of the generation of the calendar will be 5140 so go hand in hand?

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Patek Philippe 5140G

First, let ‘s take a look at. Patek Philippe replica watches 5140 came out in 2006, launched in 2007 Gold Edition J, launched in 2010, Platinum Edition P and Rose Gold Edition R. To this day has been 10 years. 5140 is not only the most typical of Patek Philippe calendar (5159 is a reverse jump window calendar), is the most standard watch industry calendar portrait. No denying that, even now the altar table launched a variety of calendar table, there are reverse jump, there are windows, in a variety of calendar, the Patek Philippe 5140 is still the most signs of a week most. There is no show off, but it is better than all the “strange skill clever clever.” Patek Philippe is the essence of the three questions and calendar, although the calendar is invented by Patek Philippe replica, but as latecomers such as Rolex SKY-DWELLER, also have a comparable 5146,5396 strength. But in the perpetual calendar and perpetual calendar calendar extended calendar, the Patek Philippe has unparalleled strength, we can see, Patek Philippe 5970,5270 such a timed calendar to do a real disc harmony, balance, and other similar watches are also lacking Temperature.

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Patek Philippe 5140R

Patek Philippe 5140 is the 3940 development model, 5140 to increase the size of 3940 from 36mm to 38 mm (36mm 3940 today to see some small). 38mm 5140 I believe is the size of many people in the eyes of gold. 5140 inherited 3940 toffee needle, shells word (very classic combination), continue to use 240 pearl Tuo automatic winding movement, so 5140 is very thin, a calendar is only 9 mm. Can be attached to the wrist, you can shrink into the cuff. Patek Philippe 5140 in the auction-based secondary market has a stable value, but also Patek Philippe Evergreen models. Recently in the 2016 Fu Yi auction on the auction of 5140G were sold for 337,500 Hong Kong dollars and 47,500 Swiss francs of the price, 5140 has been maintained around 300,000 yuan worth. I think the 5140 is also one of the best in this price.

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Patek Philippe 3940

This year, people’s eyes are focused on the 40th anniversary of Patek Philippe Nautilus on the two 5711P and 5976G, so that people ignore the other heavyweight players, 5140’s successor model, 5327 came. As an alternative to 5140, 5327 has two biggest changes. First, the case size increased to 39 mm, an increase of 1 mm than 5140. The second is to 5140 Tai Fei needle and shells of the word combination of the willow needle and Breguet word. 5327 also used 240Q calendar movement, this movement from 3940 (launched in 1986), has been the classic Patek Philippe replica calendar service more than 30 years. 2016 launch of the 5327 including rose gold R, gold J, platinum G three models, R and J using white, G using blue plate.

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Patek Philippe 5327J

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Patek Philippe 5327G

5327 and 5140 some other nuances, in fact, 5327 case closer to Patek Philippe introduced in 2013 the new three-pin 5227.5327 will be the official end of the lug wider, case side and 5227 are similar. The overall shell-shaped approach to the new style of Patek Philippe. Of course, when the advent of the 5327, we also see a lot of replica watches uk and clocks enthusiasts have expressed 5140 or even 3940 nostalgia. Nostalgia the size of the past. But the 5327 increase in size is an inevitable trend, Patek Philippe in recent years, gradually began to increase in the various models of caliber. Just like the 5960, 40mm size from the steel shell 5960A began to increase to 40.5, while the 5960 replacement 5905 directly to the 42 mm.

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Patek Philippe 5327 case closer to the advent of the 2013 5227.

Why 5140 will coexist with 5327

Although the 5140 has been gradually discontinued, but in view of 5140 replica watches in the hearts of the world’s important position, 5140 will also coexist with the 5327 long-term. In fact, the new 5327 and 5140 looks really difficult to form a complete replacement relationship, but more like a table of two models (the same movement, the size difference of 1 mm, a significant difference in the basic disk combination only). Patek Philippe from the current production, we can see that the 5140 is still in production in the platinum section, so Patek Philippe does not want 5140 out of the stage. Patek Philippe replica watches two classic discs, Tai Fei needles plus shells and willow needles plus Breguet word, respectively, in 5140 and 5327 on.

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Patek Philippe has more than 30 years of service 240 movement, perpetual calendar model for the 240Q, pay attention to the early movement of the balance wheel 240 weight is 8, is now 4.
Face 5327 Breguet word, willow needle, hoping to get too Feifei and shells of the word cheap replica watches enthusiasts now only two options, or pay more choice of some platinum 5140, or in the auction to find a secondary market J, G, R & lt; / RTI & gt; We have reason to believe that in the near future, Patek Philippe is likely to launch the shells of the word Taifu needle 5327 or similar models, but before this, 5140, whether in platinum body or in the secondary market, will continue to Patek Philippe perpetual calendar identity Existence, and its “replacement” 5327 coexistence.