White Gold Patek Philippe Watches

In this video, John Reardon presents a selection of exquisite 18K white gold Patek Philippe watches and explains why pieces of this noble metal are quite rare in Patek Philippe’s historical offerings. Patek Philippe initially offered white gold as a less expensive option to platinum, which could triple the cost of a watch. However, white gold watches were made in limited numbers and we often see these pieces fetch more than other gold types or even platinum in some cases. John also explains what mixture of alloys create 18K white gold, and why watches made of this metal are often plated in rhodium to maintain a unique shine.
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[@ronp4737]

Another great episode

[@davidcote3966]

Love these videos John! Always such good information! Thank you

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your kind comment. We are happy you enjoy the videos!

[@jameshoward9700]

What fantastic watches - thank you for sharing them and educating as you go. Not wishing any disrespect to the modern brand (I do own modern Patek), when I see Pateks from the 1950s to the '90s, I can help but think their modern equivalents are simply less beautiful. Slim, unobtrusive, restrained and pure, the back catalogue is sublime. I suppose the answer is to get into vintage but nonetheless, the lack of elegance in the modern range does concern me.

[@ref6122]

You hit the nail on the head with that observation.Ive thought the same thing about the modern collection vs. these pieces we see on Collectability.

[@zetoch]

All gorgeous pieces. But this 2526 🤩

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, the re. 2526 is special!

[@danysaliby9951]

Always something to learn, thank you!

[@Wherstead]

Definitely a "go to" TH-cam information/entertainment source worth watching over and over again.
Would love to see a video on the magazines and the neck tie history as well.

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your kind comment and we always welcome topic suggestions. Are you referring to the Patek Philippe Magazine? If so, you might find this article interesting that Tania Edwards wrote about the 25th anniversary of the magazine: collectability.com/learn/25-years-of-the-patek-philippe-magazine/
Could you explain what you mean by the 'neck tie history'? Thanks so much!

[@brucetheshark266]

Thanks John…. Love the 5296!

[@Collectability]

Thank you, for your comment. Ref. 5296 is a great watch!

[@johnmonachelli5256]

As has come to be expected only the best of the best! Great episode

[@Collectability]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. We are so glad that you enjoy our videos!

[@Tuneitupful]

Excellent video - learnt quite alot 🙂

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad to hear that you learnt from it!

[@GonzoJamie]

Very informative John. Am a yellow gold fan myself - keeping it traditional - myself.

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your comment. We are also fans of yellow -- and all metals!

[@cesarchavarria6644]

Beautiful!

[@robertosanchez4021]

2526 in WG, what a beauty...

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your comment. The ref. 2526 is a beauty!

[@jmce9337]

replaced dial though - gotta be an interesting story there albeit for price a worry. thanks for highlighting at least

[@a156566]

Your channel is so amazing and crazy informative

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your kind comment. We are happy that you find our videos informative. More to come!

[@plus1inf]

John, wonderful video and great watches!! I am a bit curious. How should I know whether the current white gold models are plated?

[@Luvmybroncos]

New to your channel John, as always, your presentation along with your inventory is outstanding. Bravo..

[@johnreardon3158]

Much appreciated, thanks for watching!

[@justingalore123]

I had a white gold ellipse from 1969 - really beautiful understated thing.

[@Collectability]

A wonderful watch!

[@scotthiett1968]

Great post! Does anyone know if the 5196g is rhodium plated or not?

[@Collectability]

Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, the ref. 5196G is rhodium plated.

[@leow9150]

Is the 2526 an enamel dial?

[@johnreardon3158]

Born with a silvered 4 diamond dial as stated on the archive and currently has an enamel baton dial on it (both the original diamond dial and enamel dial are being sold with this watch).

[@WatchReporter]

Those master timing systems would look great if you got them iced out.

[@Collectability]

Interesting suggestion!

[@jeanlefranc3817]

remarquable.

[@johnreardon3158]

thank you!

[@tonikramer5730]

Can I buy a Patek from you?

[@Collectability]

Hello, yes you can buy a Patek from us. Please go to: collectability.com/product-category/watches-and-accessories/ to see what we currently have available. If you don't see what you're looking for, please email: [e-mail] . Thank you.