Patek Philippe 2584 Vintage Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com/watches/patek-philippe Vintage Patek Philippe has become a certifiable phenomenon in the last two decades. At this point, escalating public interest and watch values mean that mainstream (i.e., non-watch specialist) media coverage of the Patek vintage scene has become routine. And historically significant Patek Philippe models like this 36mm 18-karat yellow gold Patek Philippe 2584 automatic are becoming scarce in outstanding condition. Fortunately, thewatchbox.com is proud to offer this superb 2584 automatic... while it lasts. With modern size, true "time capsule" condition, and an historic combination of technological "firsts," this is a milestone Patek Philippe with immense appeal to vintage connoisseurs. Due to the large size of its signature automatic caliber, the Patek Philippe 2584 boasts a surprisingly modern 36mm diameter. Men's formal watches of the 1950s tend to range from 32-34mm, so the "jumbo" sized 2584 has aged well relative to 21st century tastes. At Geneva and Basel 2015, 35-38mm men's watches were launching in droves. But why buy a latter-day tribute to mid-century style when you can own the real thing? The 18-karat round case, stepped bezel, and exquisite soldered lugs of the Patek Philippe 2584 ooze beauty and class. A bubble-like domed plexiglas crystal provides the optical distortion and vintage charm that soulless modern sapphire cannot hope to match. At three o'clock the distinctive 1950s Patek Philippe "double P" crow