Continuing with the changes in the watch market,

Although it is the 2010s, Patek Philippe has become the center of attention at this turning point, and in the previous year, in 2009, the Stern family was replaced by the fourth generation president of Thiary.

We have switched to PP seals, which are our own inspection standards, and it has been a complete generational change.

After announcing the first automatic chronograph caliber in 2006,

The design has gone from the traditional classical line to innovative designs reminiscent of the new generation, including an annual calendar with a modern arc-shaped digital window display and a machine equipped with an instantaneous perpetual calendar.

The number of designs continues to increase.

Among them, the lineup of hand-wound chronographs, which was the star of the show, was introduced during Philip's time as honorary chairman.

All Lemania base models have been completed and have been completely replaced.

Starting with Lady First Chronograph Ref.7071, Chronograph Ref.5170,

Chronograph Ref.5270 with perpetual calendar, split seconds chronograph 5204 with perpetual calendar, and hand-wound chronograph caliber completely designed in-house.

With the strength of a full model change and improved basic performance as well as switching to a completely in-house design, the standalone split seconds chronograph Ref. 5370 was born as a derived model.

After this generational change, we will celebrate the 2014th anniversary of our founding in 175, which is the memorial year.

This was the first festival held in 150 years, since the 25th anniversary of the company's founding during the time of the previous honorary chairman Philip, and it was a great success.

This happened 10 years ago, but looking back at that time,

It was also my first time to experience a big event of this scale and solemn aspect.

For the first time in history, a watch manufacturer opened the Seitoku Memorial Picture Gallery in Meiji Jingu Gaien.

The entire building is reserved for special exhibitions of museum pieces from Switzerland.

The event, which was divided into special tents to display current pieces and a business negotiation area, was truly perfect.

I still vividly remember the emotion that gave me goosebumps, and it was a legendary anniversary event of a level that I will never experience again.

That's why quarter anniversaries are treated differently in European culture.

Other brands also hold special events, but Patek Philippe is on a different level, and we have realized once again that the products we have accumulated over the past quarter century are so large that we are the best in the world.

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It was not particularly limited in quantity, but like Ref.5175, the exterior case, crown,

The hour and minute hands are fully engraved with a traditional arabesque pattern.

You will be overwhelmed by the majestic design of the square case, from the front and back to the hands.

In 175, the year before Patek Philippe's 2014th anniversary in 2013,

This is Jaeger-LeCoultre's 180th anniversary.

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend a gala party in Switzerland.

I would like to look back on that trajectory.

Originally a manufacturer specializing in the supply of mechanical structures, for a time it was a subsidiary of AP,

When the capital changed to belong to the Richemont Group, we decided to focus on our own products.

It has shifted and transformed.

Under the direction of CEO Jérôme Lambert at the time, the release of the Gyrotourbillon 2004 in 1 shocked the industry. The Duometl series, which is equipped with dual wings that function as a robot, is groundbreaking as a new frame structure that has never existed before.

We have established the Hybris Meccanica series, which regularly releases grand complications, and in conjunction with the 2013 Memorial Year, we have released the masterpiece Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee, which can be called the culmination of Mr. Lambert. Ta.

Limited to 75 pieces worldwide, made of extra white platinum, this is the third gyro.

As a flying gyrotourbillon, unlike the previous two works, it has a large opening.

The gyro tourbillon carriage truly looks like a planet floating in outer space, and the extremely delicate 14K blued gold balance stands out beautifully.

The orbital speed of this spherical two-axis tourbillon is a combination of two types of irregular rotation: a low speed of 2 revolution per minute, a high speed of 1 revolution in 1 seconds, and 24 types of irregular rotation.The elements that make this possible are:

By using ultra-lightweight aluminum, the entire carriage consisting of 100 pieces weighs less than 1 gram.

The dial is finished by making marks on the gold main plate of the base using a special tool.

With specifications similar to A. Lange & Söhne's Handwerkskunst,

The layout is off-center, which can be described as a traditional design of the Vallée de Joux.

Hours and minutes are displayed on the 12 o'clock side, night and day display is placed on the 3 o'clock side, and a digital instantaneous switching monopusher chronograph second hand and digital minute counter are placed on the 9 o'clock side.

This is a chronograph that is operated only by the push button at the 2 o'clock position.

The switching of the minute counter in the large window is a magic trick.

Along with the flying gyro tourbillon, this mechanism is extremely difficult.

Equipped with a high-torque chronograph, it is the best premium model of the 180th anniversary.

Appropriate technical capabilities have been demonstrated.