So you have finally decided to invest in a watch, the first question that comes to a budding collector’s mind is should the timepiece be a Rolex or a Patek Phillipe" And why not, both Rolex and Patek have a rich history, have their own distinct style, their time pieces are instantly recognizable and most importantly they have a very active reseller market. Marc Montagne explains further.

Patek Philippe, Rolex. Those two names are usually the first to come up when discussing luxury watches. The prestige, the iconic references, the mind-blowing heritage and even the result at auctions are domains where both brands have a proven track record.
What I don?t understand however is why those two brands are so often compared. They simply do not compete in the same category! I wouldn?t compare Michael Jordan to Lionel Messi! Not to say that one category is better than the other, just that we are talking about two different leagues. Let me list a few examples where Patek Philippe and Rolex are completely different.

Visibility of the movement. Take a Rolex. Now flip it. Notice something" The movement isn?t visible! On the other hand, most Patek Philippe watches have a sapphire caseback for you to admire the movement. On one side you have a brand that is putting all of their efforts on producing some of the most reliable movements for you not to worry about, on the other a brand that wishes you to enjoy their movements as a true work of art.
Finishing of the movem...