Xupes in the UK is offering my second listing, a 1959 perfect fake Patek Philippe ref. 2536. This one measures 35mm, making it a bit more of a crowd-pleaser. I think this one might be refinished. I have only seen this model fully polished before, not partly brushed. But this is something you would have to research and confirm before purchasing as I am certainly no vintage 1:1 replica Patek Philippe connoisseur.
The 18K yellow gold case is amazing nonetheless. The lugs run all the way up to the crystal for a striking and original look. The dial is, again, the star of the show for me, though. I am a complete sucker for dauphine hands and faceted, applied indices. Many brands have adopted this style, but for some reason, I always associate it with cheap fake Patek Philippe UK. The indented crosshair at 6 o’clock and track along the dial perimeter are subtle but beautiful.
Oh, and if you are disappointed by the current use of Arial for aaa quality replica Patek Philippe’s dial signature, have a look at this dial. As on the Audemars above, we get that quirky typography. You can see the traces of handwork, which put the soul into the dial. If you want to know how this was done, have a look at my earlier article on the topic. Xupes offers this Swiss movement fake Patek Philippe for £11,950.
A vintage watch usually comes with a good backstory, but the provenance of this particular 1:1 fake Patek Philippe is truly extraordinary.
The luxury replica Patek Philippe UK in question once belonged to Aisin-Giro Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, and has been privy to some incredible moments in history. The copy timepiece will be auctioned off by Phillips in association with Bacs and Russo later this year, along with several of the Emperor’s other treasures.
The coveted Reference 96 Quantieme Lune, which was finished by cheap replica Patek Philippe UK in 1937, represents a true feat of watchmaking. The model notably features a moon-phase indicator and a triple-date calendar. Although these complications are now somewhat commonplace, it was quite difficult to integrate them into thin models at that time. Patek succeeded, of course.
Phillips says only seven examples were previously known, but this fresh-to-market rarity takes that number to eight. Of that small collection, only three sport this particular silvered dial with a rose-gold chapter ring and enamel hour markers. One was snapped up for $2 million at a 2002 Sotheby’s auction by AAA quality fake Patek Philippe and added to its Geneva museum; the other was sold in 1996 to a private collector. Given what Patek paid 20 years ago, this piece is likely to hit seven figures.
The watch was originally fitted with a platinum Patek Philippe Calatrava replica for sale case that was crafted by Antoine Gerlach and an ébauche movement made by Victorin Piguet in 1929. With the unveiling of the revolutionary Reference 96, however, high quality fake Patek Philippe upgraded the movement and added this modernist, Bahaus-inspired platinum case.
It’s not known when or how Puyi got the Swiss made copy watches, but it was on his wrist through a five-year stint in a Siberian prison. Puyi was crowned in 1908 but abdicated the throne in 1912 during the Chinese Revolution. He later became the ruler of the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo during World War II and was captured by the Soviets when the Japanese forces surrendered in 1945. According to a first-hand account by Puyi’s nephew, he left the super clone watch and his other possessions to a Russian translator he befriended as a captive.
In addition to the Swiss movement replica Patek Philippe, the auction will include an inscribed paper fan, a manuscript notebook, some watercolor paintings, and a copy of Analects by Confucius. The collection will be on view in Hong Kong from March 18 to 31, after which it will New York, Singapore, London, Taipei, and Geneva. The auction date is yet to be announced. Stay tuned.
