There are actually many unknown stories behind the word "watch". The Patek Philippe Ref.3960 I want to talk about today is a style that commemorates the 150th anniversary of PATEK PHILIPPE1839-1989. Its design is inspired by the watch model launched by Wrislets, the earliest watch era in the watch era.
Wrislets refers to wristbands. This design similar to the design that tied the watch head with a belt or a braided belt was first used in women's watches, or for professional needs such as soldiers and pilots, so they had to be tied to their wrists. This design is called Wrislets. It was not until 1930 that it began to use the design in large quantities. It was gradually recognized by everyone and called Wristwatches watches, or watches.
It can be said that wristband watches are the originator of watches. Its appearance greatly changed the problem of inconvenience in carrying pocket watches in the past. Before World War I , men thought wristband watches were a shame, although they were already available for them to use.
Wrislets, also a nickname for women's handbags, is mainly worn by women. Just like jewelry, the accuracy of displaying time is not important, and wealthy gentlemen prefer pocket watches. Until , the second industrial revolution of , the efficiency greatly improved output, and it also made the public affordable pocket watches.
Although he was avoided by men, the wristband watch was still worn and used by British military officers in a limited manner during the fight. Pocket watches are issued by the Ministry of War but are used in specific occupations; if military watches are not distributed, officers and soldiers of professions such as signalmen, engineers, and cannons can purchase one from their allowance. Out of necessity, on the European front, soldiers began welding metal rings on pocket watches to secure the "width" so that time could be viewed quickly while fighting on the front.
Imagine holding various weapons in the fierce battle of fire, reaching into your pocket to see the time of the pocket watch is undoubtedly an extremely stupid behavior. At the same time, in order to protect your pocket watch, many manufacturers will also add a metal cover similar to a manhole cover to the watch mirror to avoid causing damage to the watch in various harsh environments.
The origin of the officer: When buying pocket watches, officers especially like the design of double back cover with open faces. This allows you to place your favorite photos or a certain text in the back cover, and open them when you have nothing to do to greatly alleviate the pressure and longing brought by war. Therefore, there were many such watches in the early wristband watches. It can be said that wristband watches were of indispensable significance to early soldiers. This Wrislets design is often seen in early watches. The lugs are welded on the basis of pocket watches and tied the belt with strong screws to ensure that there is no risk of falling off. The first 1932 Patek Philippe 's first chasing needle watch also adopted this design. This design is not the first to be founded by any manufacturer, but reflects that the demand for watches in the era is becoming more and more intense, and the traditional pocket watch market is also beginning to shrink.
porcelain disk will show a bright and shiny effect under light. This round effect can remain unchanged for hundreds or even thousands of years. The invention of porcelain is really great, and the Breguet digital scale on the disk is also very interesting. Each number is elegant and decent, with a circle of railway track scales on the inside and outside, which can be said to have perfectly preserved the traditional pocket watch style design.
The onion handle head is also designed according to the traditional pocket watch. At the same time, you can see that the connection between the lugs and the strap is fixed with thick screws to ensure durability. There are precious metal marks on both sides of the lugs, which shows that the overall state of this watch is still well preserved.The design of the official bottom cover of the general manager is quite cute. The drug maker has written "Carrazzo's Romance-5227R" before, which introduces this design. The traditional old model is still a design with a dense bottom and hinge. The bottom is engraved with PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE 150 ANNIEVERSAIRE 1839-1989 written in French is engraved on the bottom to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. In the official record, you can find a total of 2,200 pieces of limited edition, including 2,000 pieces of gold, 150 pieces of platinum, and 50 pieces of platinum; it is also the first limited edition style launched by Patek Philippe in retro styles. The two bottom covers of
are also indispensable for the marks of various precious metals and numbers. The movement uses manual Cal.215 movement, which is also a mature and stable movement.
Ref.3960 belongs to the Calatrava series, but in terms of design style, it is more like the Gondolo Steel Rollo series, and this vertical lug has evolved into a new path. The subsequent Ref.5022, Ref.5053 and Ref.5153 also adopt this straight ear design.
The only regret is that as the 150th anniversary edition, it is loyal to history and is made in the traditional size. The official watch diameter is 33MM, which is still a little smaller for most people. It is a relatively gentle watch, and it is a very perfect style.
But drug gurus can increasingly understand the importance of watch history. These reservations are necessary because this is the pursuit of the ultimate inheritance. Patek Philippe's advertisements echoed in my mind again: No one can own Patek Philippe, but they are just kept for the next generation.
Patek Philippe Carrazhuohua series
Model: 3960J
Watch diameter: 33MM
Movement: Manual Cal.215
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