Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica Square Crownguard Submariner Reference 5512

Revolution recently had a conversation with Paul Altieri of bobswatches.com and asked him to tell us about a vintage Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica he believes has great historical significance,Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica but is still unknown to most.

Here is a transcription of that short exchange. Paul talks about his 1959 Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica Submariner reference 55512 with square crown guards. Enjoy.

1959 Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica Square Crownguard Submariner Reference 5512

My favorite watch is what I call a "sleeper", a watch that only the most sophisticated could appreciate. It's my 1959 Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica Submariner reference 55512 with square crown guards.

The watch was found by me through Bob's Watches and I purchased it from the original owner, who was a retired sergeant in the United States Army.

The watch was worn by the gentleman throughout his service. However,bell & ross replica watches it had never been serviced. Watchmakers will polish watches like this one, blurring the sharp edges of the crown guard and case sides, and replacing parts such as the hands with brighter-glowing hands.

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica could even replace the dial in some cases, which would severely reduce the watch's value to collectors.

This watch is significant because it was one of the first Submariners to have crown guards. These were metal pieces that would cover the crown and protect it from any damage if it was accidentally struck against something sharp, such as an industrial or military piece.

The watch's thin metal stem attached to the crown could be broken by the impact. This would affect your ability to set the time, and also the watch's water resistance.

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica felt that crown guards were necessary following the submariner damage to earlier references such as the 6200 and 6204. None of these references had crown guards. These references included crowns that were larger than others, but some had smaller ones.

These are the Small Crown Submariners or Big Crown Submariners.Replica Ulysse Nardin Watches The Big Crown Submariners were sometimes called the James Bond Submariner. This is because Sean Connery wore a Big Crown Submariner as James Bond in the 1962 installment.

Collectors who are new to vintage Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica learn quickly to identify Submariners without crown guards. However, very few people ever have the chance to see a Square Crown Guard Submariner.

Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica actually made less than 100. Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica believed that the square crown guard shape was too harsh. They shortened the shape to a pointed tip, known as the eagle-beak, and switched production quickly to the more appealing version.

Only a handful of these are known to exist, with the original bezel insert at 12 o’clock and an unpolished case. The last one, which appeared to be in good enough condition to go on the market in 2013, was sold at Christie's for around $200,000.

This is my choice for the best vintage Patek Philippe Grand Complications Replica watches in terms of rarity and condition. This watch is truly a "sleeper", as no one would ever realize the historical significance of this "Square Crown Guard Submariner" model 5512.