Articles & Watch Reviews

GRAIL OF GRAILS? The elusive Sapphire Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/111p

"If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.”Obi-Wan Kenobi and the Patek Nautilus 5711. It would be fair t...

As good as it gets? The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 5970R

Sometimes, the unassuming ones are the special ones, and in the grand scheme of Patek Philippe, this 40mm rose gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph,...

One of my ALL TIME favourites! The Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time 5990/1R

It is safe to say that Patek Philippe must have a frustrating relationship with stainless steel.

WORLD FIRST! The sweet sounds of the Patek Philippe Alarm 5520RG

This is the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilots Alarm Travel Time, so not only will you have a couple of timezones covered, you’ve got a glorious chimi...

Denim straps? The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980 in white gold

This is it, the last remaining current 5980 in the Patek catalogue. First released in 2006 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus, the ...

WORLD FIRST! Patek Philippe 5236P in-line Perpetual Calendar 'Salmon Dial'

This is a cracking and low-key release which launched at Watches and Wonders in 2024. It follows the “original” 5236P which premiered in 2021 and ...

The Now Discontinued Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1R-001

Since its launch at Baselworld in 2013, this full rose gold with black fume dial 5980/1R occupied the top tier of the Nautilus “wanted list”. Havin...

The Patek Philippe Aquanuat Luce 5261R

This one is an odd, and entirely fabulous duck. Fabulous because look at it, it’s the first annual calendar to grace the Aquanaut range, and in ro...

WORLD FIRST! The controversial Patek Philippe Cubitus 5822P

The controversial Patek Philippe Cubitus 5822P

Patek Philippe 5520P Alarm in Platinum

Forget holiday “beaters”, this is a watch for the discerning gentleman of the type where only a platinum grand complication will do when travelling...

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164G in Blue Grey Opaline THE WORLD'S FIRST!

First launched in 2011, the Patek Aquanaut Travel time reference 5164A-001 was an absolute fan favourite. It was the Aquanaut Travel Time in stain...

Patek Philippe 5101P Tourbillon 'Salmon Dial'

If you’re not a fan of relentlessly positive reviews, it might be wise to look away now as the venerable 5101P is, in my humble opinion, one of the...