Angelina Chen and Tania Edwards discuss ladies Patek Philippe watches
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Tania Edwards and Angelina Chen discuss the significance and evolution of Patek Philippe ladies' watches as both timepieces and art.
In our latest podcast episode, Tania Edwards sits down with senior jewelry specialist Angelina Chen to explore why Patek Philippe ladies’ watches are not just exceptional timepieces but also important pieces of wearable art.Angelina brings a wealth of experience, having started her career in the auction world as a business manager for the Watch and Jewelry Departments. It was at Sotheby’s that she met a young John Reardon, whose passion for Patek Philippe was contagious even then. She later launched the highly successful online jewelry division for Christie’s and most recently worked as an appraiser in the Magnificent Jewelry Department.Her enthusiasm for fine watches is infectious, and she lends her expert eye to walk us through a wide range of Patek Philippe creations, from early pendant watches of the 1890s to elegant designs of the 2000s.In this conversation, you will hear how tastes and fashions have evolved, from the tiny watches of the 1950s to the bold, jeweled pieces of the 1970s and 80s, and the trend for women to wear men’s watches in the 1990s and 2000s. Tania and Angelina also share their predictions for future trends and agree that Patek Philippe truly offers…
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