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Debuting in 1958, this watch was Patek’s first antimagnetic model which was serially produced and produced in stainless steel; as such, collectors consider this to be Patek’s attempt at a ‘tool’ watch. To earn the ‘Amagnetic’ designation, Patek incorporated a soft iron cap over the movement and unde

Launched in 2006, to mark 75 years of the Reverso, this watch features a mechanism which allows the user to vary what is on display for its dial. Sometimes referred to as ‘secret’ watches, this feature, which acts like a curtain, can be used to obscure the lower dial so that it may remain a secret.

The Royal Oak is overplayed and the La Traditions are lovely.

Congratulations on the acquisition.

Does it feature hacking seconds?

Presented in 2017, this watch features a minute repeater utilising cathedral gongs and a cream ‘grand feu’ (great fire – ceramics fired at high temperatures) enamel dial. Grand feu dials require multiple firings to build up layers to create a vitreous like surface. Such a process is challenging and

Part of the 2018 Rare Handcrafts Collection, the cloisonné enamel dial features a “Steam Locomotive” themed design which pays tribute to the railways of the 19th century. The design appears to be based on the Central Pacific Railroad #60 or “Jupiter” built in 1868 by the Schenectady Locomotive Works