I know there has been a bunch of media coverage of the even on Hodinkee etc. but figured I would post some photos for OF. Enjoy!
It was a great event. Not only were all of the current watches displayed as well as over 100 pieces from the museum, the artisans were brought over from Geneve and from Henri Stern (patek importer / repair for US). Watchmakers with disassembled and assembled and assembled movements showing how they worked; minute repeater models, enamel dial painting, guilloche dial work, case engraving etc etc. I was invited by one of my AD's to the event. Breakfast with the Patek USA people, 1.5 hours before the place opened with a guide / specialist in each room. It was a watch geeks nirvana and I saw a lot of younger people in attendance so I think it was good for the industry in general. I can't begin to explain the security at the event which was understandable given the pieces there, AND the pieces on peoples wrists. My wife was so excited! OK, maybe not that excited. I have a couple of short videos but cant post them here, and I will try to post some pics thought they are cell phone through glass.
Lousy I phone pics Star caliber 2000 Chronos and perp / chronos Caliber 89. Most complicated timepiece in the world 1989-2015/6 Some more "simple" pocket watches Joe D's 130 Duke Ellingtons split. One of 3. Gen Patton's pocket watch Stages of enamel dial painting. Caliber 300 wall chart - yea, I can fix that! Big boys/ perpetual split seconds chronos Nice discreet daily wearer Some so do quality pics.....
That's what I thought....until I saw it. Very subtle in person and not "blingy". They look like markers until a closer look, which makes me wonder why at all but it's beautiful.
I love it ... would probably need to sell the whole collection and then some. Years ago I was hell bent on a Patek but was put off by the snobby sales person and the value for money issue. Wound up buying my gold master calendar instead.