Episode 52: PCC, The Greatest Bloodline in Watches
Hairspring27 Jan 2025

Episode 52: PCC, The Greatest Bloodline in Watches

Buckle up, as Erik & Max cover a complete chronology of Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph references this week. What separates the more desirable ones from the less but still very desirable ones? From 1518 to 5270, including 2499 vs 3970, this episode covers all points you need to start having informed conversations on the topic. Historic context, production numbers, differentiations between series, pointers and tips, it’s all in here. And to end it all, a debate: which is best?


222 in Steel:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-vacheron-constantin-222-steel


Vintage 222 in Steel for Comparison:


https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/44018-222-steel/


PCC:


1518 Pink on Pink:


https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080122/213


1518 Steel:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-1518-steel


2499 Intro:


https://www.phillips.com/article/120019235/a-guide-to-the-patek-philippe-ref-2499-the-art-of-improving-upon-perfection


Vichet:


https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080223/186


Odd Crossover Example:


https://www.phillips.com/article/52322742/the-watch-that-shouldnt-exist-but-totally-does-three-times-over


2499 Fourth Series:


https://hairspring.com/finds/fourth-series-2499-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar-chronograph/


3970 Intro:


https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/a-collectors-guide-the-3970


3970 First Series:


https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/the-goat-collection-watches-treasures-from-tom-brady/reference-3970-first-series-a-yellow-gold


3970 Second Series:


https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6515265


3970 Third / Fourth:


https://hairspring.com/finds/fourth-series-patek-philippe-3970ep/


5970 Intro:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-guide-to-collecting-the-patek-philippe-5970-perpetual-calendar-chronograph


Some Crazy 5970 Orders:


https://revolutionwatch.com/eric-claptons-patek-philippe-white-gold-5970-with-brick-bracelet/


5270 Intro:


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-5270g-review


Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon:


https://hairspring.com/finds/740-056-a-lange-sohne-datograph-perpetual-tourbillon-2/


Only Wrist:


Tiffany Day-Date:


https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/shop/rolex-day-date-1803-tiffany-co/


105.035:


https://www.acollectedman.com/products/lange_saxonia-darth-platinum-105-035


5070:


https://hairspring.com/finds/saatchi-london-5070p-patek-philippe-chronograph/

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