In 2012, a run-of-the-mill production Nautilus wouldn't be worth writing about. There just wasn't the same level of fanfare around the model. Instead, to fill the pages of HODINKEE, it took something extraordinary ?two things, in fact.
Earlier this week, Ben sat down with Jasem Al Zeraei, also known as @Patekaholic, a staple in the instagram watch world. They discussed some truly incredible references in Jasem's collection, and the larger reasoning behind his fascination with Patek. And it's easy to understand why Jasem and Ben are so passionate about the brand when we consider the gravitas of some notable watches they've produced throughout their storied history.
JB Champion's Unique Observatory Chronometer
Eric Clapton's 2499
Take these two ?very different?references, for example, that we wrote about in 2012. They're both important, but for very different reasons. One is Eric Clapton's Platinum Patek Philippe 2499, and the other is JB Champion's Unique Observatory Chronometer Wristwatch. These two watches embody very different sides of Patek, but they're both equally fascinating. If you have a hankering for more Patek after watching Jasem and Ben wax poetic about the brand, then do yourself a favor and go deep on these two watches.
Click here to read "A Look At JB Champion's Unique Observatory Chronometer Wristwatch: The OTHER Patek With A Chance To Become The Most Expensive Watch In The World."
Click here to read "In-Depth: A Personal, Detailed Account Of Eric Clapton's Platinum Patek Philippe 2499."
Patek-philippe Sunday-rewind An Old School HODINKEE Look At Two Incredible Pateks 1704