1914 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch | Extraordinary Finds | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

1914 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch | Extraordinary Finds | ANTIQUES ROADSHOW | PBS

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While working his very first ROADSHOW in 2004, Watches appraiser Paul Hartquist met Robert, the owner of a one-of-a-kind 1914 Patek Philippe watch. Hartquist shocked our staff - and Robert - when he gave the watch an auction estimate of $250,000. Flash forward to Hartquist’s second-ever ROADSHOW event in Fargo, North Dakota, last May, where he updates ROADSHOW on where the watch is today, and how he felt while getting to see and hold this stunning timepiece back in St. Paul.

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@rickyertmann6683 4 жыл бұрын

When he flipped it over and I saw the Day, Date and Moonphase complications I was like oh dear god here we go.

@timothy9596 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I've been in the luxury watch industry for a while now and my first thought was 3/4 of a million. Man was I wrong, lol

@davidbennett8627 4 жыл бұрын

How rare is a minute register, on a split-chronograph?

@timothy9596 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidbennett8627 Any of the big or medium size manufactures can make them now. But back in 1910 or whatever it was, it was very rare.

@guitar911rock 4 жыл бұрын

literally jaw dropped

@jasonhsia2422 4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I said 2 mil easy. I was shocked he appraised it at 250k

@blazemordly9746 3 жыл бұрын

Guy thought he had an excellent watch; Appraiser thought the man had a legendary timepiece; Turns out...it was MYTHIC!

@anb7408 18 күн бұрын

To say that's the finest watch he ever saw/touched was an understatement! A one of a kind gem that left me scratching my head and asking "how the heck did they make something that complex and that small?!" I bet Patek was glad to have that work of art in their own museum. It's a true showpiece!

@treatb09 4 күн бұрын

Unicorn for sure. I was shocked when i saw it cause its so rare. I knew right away

@michaelhunt7494 4 жыл бұрын

How can someone build a watch with so much going on? The calendar that adjusts with leap year astounded me.

@jamestouchette859 4 жыл бұрын

Have a look at the movement for Patek's recent Grandmaster Chime wristwatch. The only thing more remarkable about the pocketwatch is that it was designed without the aid of computers! Just hundreds of years of skill passed down from master to apprentice.

@rasm6018 4 жыл бұрын

James Touchette true... it’s truly an art form.. wish one day I’ll own a watch that’s 5% as stunning as that watch...

@jamestouchette859 4 жыл бұрын

@@rasm6018 a large part of my collection is vintage ladies watches. A 70 or 80 year old ladies watch from a high end Swiss manuf. May still only be a 500-1000 dollars. They aren't in fashion so the market for them is weak, yet the tiny movements are actually MORE enjoyable to inspect because everything is so much smaller. I found a 60's ladies Blancpain at a pawn shop for 70 bucks, the movement was smaller than a dime (a Peseux 60, I believe) but the dial had no name on it and the shop owner didnt think the movement itself for a name. The little lady is just a joy to behold! Now, if you want a watch you can WEAR, I have much less helpful insight lol

@mijomendes1705 4 жыл бұрын

Seiko going on 35 years with out servis

@sidharthchand8072 4 жыл бұрын

The guy looks like da guy from parks and rec

@Ricky.913 4 жыл бұрын

I'll never get tired of watching this video clip. This is the Planes, Trains and Automobiles of KZfaq

@mzwierzycki Жыл бұрын

Saw this video in July 2021 before my trip to Geneva. On the 3rd day I went to the museum and after searching for it for an hour I found it.

@AmyMahoney-m6y 26 күн бұрын

That guy sold out his family, his heirloom, history.. 😢😢 all for money & greed.. 😢😢 sad

@treatb09 4 күн бұрын

Did they have any photos of the movement?

@AmyMahoney-m6y 4 күн бұрын

@@treatb09-- 🤔 I'm not sure...

@nicksundby 3 жыл бұрын

I visited the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva last year. They have literally hundreds of mind-blowing watches on display. This watch would fit right in.

@StrawberryCopper 2 жыл бұрын

Did you see it??? It was there....since 2014!!!

@angusmatheson8906 2 жыл бұрын

... the watch has been on display there since 2014.

@grumpyoldlady_rants Ай бұрын

That watch is incredible! The calculations that had to be made to have all those extra features are mind boggling!

@polablues 2 жыл бұрын

The appraiser is so cute. He said the word “incredible” at least 8 times because he was so stunned he couldn’t find any other words to use! I got excited because he was so flummoxed. I figured by his reaction this watch must be a BIG deal, and it was! How much fun! Thanks for this video, it made me smile!

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was legit nervous energy and excitement for being the guy who could tell the owner what he had. These kind of finds are so rare on here, but it's _incredible_ that there are things out there worth that much that no one knows about.

@djLagwayEnjoyer 7 ай бұрын

I want to see his reaction to when he found out it was one of a kind too. I bet he fell out of his chair. Some regular guy brings in one of the rarest and most expensive watches/pocket-watches you’ve ever seen, and he was wanting only 50k 😂😂

@Destorrrrr 3 жыл бұрын

This watch is amazing in 2021, can you imagine owning something like it back in 1914?

@frankzuurveld3285 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine what it would cost nowadays? Price have skyrocketed since 2006 😅

@jimhim585 Жыл бұрын

It would be like having an iPhone today, but you're the only one that has one.

@djLagwayEnjoyer 7 ай бұрын

What’s even crazier is how well of condition it’s in. Looks like the grandpa knew what he had and didn’t wear it too often. Man some people are so lucky to get passed down insanely valuable family heirlooms that have been well kept for decades. Just wish the guys grandpa coulda seen how much he helped his family out with just that one watch.

@jmg94j 4 жыл бұрын

This watch is called the George Thompson Grande Complication, and according to Patek Philippe, it is the third most important double dialled watch they have ever made. Number one is the 1932 Henry Graves Super Complication which sold at Sotheby's in 2014 for $24,000,000 US. Number two is The James Ward Packard Sky-chart Grande Complication, which is in the Patek Philippe museum. Not sure what that one is worth.

@tripprawlings9284 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that

@TheBandit13 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Patek got a deal on this one...

@kking5652 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it does look like the buyer paid on the low side for this watch.

@megalopolis2015 3 жыл бұрын

Wwwwwwow.

@LorianandLothric 3 жыл бұрын

@@kking5652 He definitely should have held on to it longer. He got greedy and wanted the money right away

@777jones 4 жыл бұрын

It seems like the guy honestly didn’t know what he had there. He knew it was pretty good but maybe he thought $10,000. But this is a museum piece, a legendary watch with huge value. Great find. Solid gentleman incredible watch.

@olasek7972 4 жыл бұрын

777jones hard to imagine a Patek Philippe owner would be so ignorant to think his watch was worth $10 k. I mean it is enough to take a look at modern watches from this manufacturer. You would have to live in a cave ...

@arconeagain 4 жыл бұрын

He must have been a moron.

@vika0194 4 жыл бұрын

Olasek You do realise this was way back before smartphones, social media platforms etc? Google was barely a thing too. He had the watch and didn’t do research on it. That’s it.

@FfortheT 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad he went to a proper guy for a first appraisal and not the shady b*sterds which usually get a first view on watches "like" this.

@megalopolis2015 3 жыл бұрын

This is definitely why people need to research their appraisers. If this had been someone ignorant or shady, this guy could have walked away with 20,000 dollars and had no clue what he gave up. Through this show his life changed.

@hampusjohansson4113 3 жыл бұрын

1:13 Answering no and laughing at the same time is usually the response I get when I ask a girl out..

@rudyredcat425 3 жыл бұрын

Show her your Patek Phillipe.

@harryplummer6356 3 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling Hampus!

@cullen3624 3 жыл бұрын

You might be asking the wrong girls!😁

@andresbk93 3 жыл бұрын

OMG this is so funny

@dualfluidreactor 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like you are a 250k catch to the girls and they can't believe it. Congrats, but actually you are worth 3million.

@scottsmith4804 3 жыл бұрын

You know Patek bought this because they know, as I do, this piece is priceless.

@ValleyoftheRogue Жыл бұрын

They did. The watch will never again come on the market.

@CyberBeep_kenshi 3 жыл бұрын

They guy who said it was 6000 was absolutely a scammer. Patek is just about the most famous watch brand. What a beauty

@user-qp8jk5dj2e Жыл бұрын

his name is rick

@MizTheDonGargon Жыл бұрын

@@user-qp8jk5dj2e 😂😂😂😂

@reggienovenario2864 2 жыл бұрын

That watch was ahead of its time. It has all the bells and whistles todays watches have.

@slammajamma5435 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many magical moments on Antiques Roadshow. Wonderful, wonderful moments in time.

@thomasharman1435 4 жыл бұрын

People commenting saying it was a low estimate! The estimate was done in 2004, the price of Patek's have skyrocketed in recent years! Not to mention he gave an estimation assuming there were multiple copies, not a one off.

@marius1794 4 жыл бұрын

It was sold in 2006 for over 1.5 mil dollars

@curedtheaddict1461 3 жыл бұрын

I suspect Patek Phillipe bought the watch themselves to put it in their museum.

@indiopeninsulares6723 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it obvious

@curedtheaddict1461 3 жыл бұрын

@@indiopeninsulares6723 maybe 👀 🤔

@TheHitman- 3 жыл бұрын

100% they would rather it not be in circulation. And now you couldn't buy it back from them ever. It's truly a one of a kind.

@TheOrangeRoad 3 жыл бұрын

That would be the only acceptable sale. Its a family heirloom

@indiopeninsulares6723 3 жыл бұрын

@@curedtheaddict1461 for sure..it ended up in their prized collection..it's like finding your first underwear.old and stinky but have sentimental value.lol

@bohemiansnitch 4 жыл бұрын

these updates are fantastic, I got goosebumps hearing 1.5 million!! thank you for posting!

@nicolasrousselange1882 4 жыл бұрын

I think patec bought it or at least bought it back, this is histroy for them and good to hear its on display in their museum 😊

@deejaytrizay 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for that guy. He was prolly a hard working average Joe and that watch made his whole life a lot easier (hopefully).

@zivkovicable 2 жыл бұрын

Or maybe he ran the numbers the South Side for the mob, who knows. ...

@deejaytrizay 2 жыл бұрын

@@zivkovicable oh yeah. No telling. There is always the possibility the negative side of things. I am just hoping it really helped him out if he was in need.

@martinpye549 Жыл бұрын

My lord above ! It's very pretty, but those numbers are amazing. You could see Paul's face , he was very excited.

@Sceme1991 Ай бұрын

The fact that you can have a tiny mechanical device with all those features built into it is mind boggling

@Peter1Europe 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not rushing to my drawers. My ancestors were all peasants :(

@zzz123kien 4 жыл бұрын

Me too :))

@jameswaitokia4790 4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@AjCxOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

Same :(

@savinghistoryuk7671 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha we related? Hahaha

@spookshelves9834 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, but we have happened upon some pretty alright stuff from the military and various other occupations

@tomdallas3690 3 жыл бұрын

Classy speech and presentation by the presenter. Solid guy.

@dwightschuette8960 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it and I carry it my pants pocket with my car keys where ever I go. I always know my time that way. Very handy watch.

@christophervan6966 Жыл бұрын

Haha

@CraigKeene 4 жыл бұрын

when he whispers, "quarter million?" at 1:14, that's worth more than the watch. And how many times the appraiser says, “that’s one incredible watch”. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Magnusbergg 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao no it isn't.

@yeehaw5741 2 жыл бұрын

@@Magnusbergg no it isnt what?

@SSgtBlueUSMC0369 2 жыл бұрын

What most impressive besides the fact that it’s almost perfect still is when it was built and how advanced it truly is. Amazing !

@andrewptob 4 жыл бұрын

The Roadshow appraiser kind of casually dropped the quarter million figure on him. Lol. The owner's reaction was awesome. Very happy to learn that nice fella got well over a million for it!

@jamesjwalsh 4 жыл бұрын

Go watch the full unedited version of this from 2004. Appraiser: "how much did he offer you for it"? Owner: "about $6,000" Appraiser: "he was a little low"

@brianmatzen9617 4 жыл бұрын

AOB well at the time of the appraisal there were no sales to compare it to. Also appraisals never mean that’s exactly what it’s worth so it was actually a good estimate given the limited information given and lack of sales to compare it to.

@abhishetty2637 2 жыл бұрын

Considering it was a PP, the owner probably expected 10-15k but a quarter million must have floored him

@angelaec81 4 жыл бұрын

Wow great story! And I love that they let us know what happened after.

@coldbeatle89 4 жыл бұрын

An absolutely legendary find.

@SeungNam 3 жыл бұрын

Me: what idiot would buy a watch for $1M? Expert: we now believe the watch is worth $2-3M. Me: That's a fantastic investment.

@regaeontop6021 3 жыл бұрын

Nope he sold.

@mad_max21 3 жыл бұрын

Pffftt only double the investment.

@straightpipediesel 3 жыл бұрын

That "idiot" was probably Patek Philippe. They bought up rare watches and took them off the market by putting them into their museum. That drove the value of remaining rare watches up, which brings up the price on all their used watches, which increases what they can charge for their new watches, and therefore they profit.

@RMokros 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna be worth $10 mil in a few years.

@aldousorwell3433 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao right

@thequantaleaper 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, a truly beautiful and incredible timepiece. What a find!

@duckduckens4164 Жыл бұрын

Seeing these old shows, before internet, so no one knows the value, is the best! Today, everyone has an archive of knowledge in their pockets..

@kennethjackson6811 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this update. I remember watching the original broadcast and is one of my favorites. To time ...

@user-ih6vs3eg3o 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather was a watch dealer. I can see why. Beautiful craftsmanship and quality like never before. I’m lucky enough to have a vintage Longies moon phase

@superchargedsteve3411 2 жыл бұрын

A true 1 of 1 pocket watch confirmed by Patek Philippe. Just wow

@MyVidMix 3 жыл бұрын

I Appraise Paul Hartquist’s Voice as “Incredible”.

@annekedebruyn7797 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of sad that he sold it but I am glad its at least in a museum. It's such a great pocket watch.

@Simple_City 2 жыл бұрын

I consider myself a watch collector, but if I had this watch and could get $1.5 million for it (or even more today), I would 100% sell the watch. It's an absolutely beautiful watch and a marvel of watchmaking, but I prefer being able to show my watches off by wearing them. Plus by selling, I could finally afford to get a Patek Phillipe Nautilus lol

@C-24-Brandan 3 жыл бұрын

Patek Philippe makes some of the best time pieces In the world! Such an amazing watch

@scdevon 3 жыл бұрын

They are the best timepieces today that an ordinary person can strive to own someday in life. (not this valuable antique, but a new Patek Philippe today).

@dominikaxy 4 жыл бұрын

I just love history of this small thing!

@rrp6405 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say, he has massively undervalued that watch

@rfreitas3298 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing! One of a kind piece

@63bplumb 3 жыл бұрын

NO where Near this story but an older friend of mine died this year. He was Truly special. Out of the blue his wife said that Joe wanted me to have his watch. Ends up a 1963 Rolex GMT Master. "Pepsi Watch". Appraised at $16K. Needless to say I am shocked and Honored!

@melvinpartridge688 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, thats a great story

@MrAbeAllen 3 жыл бұрын

Antiques Roadshow thank you for the update on this.

@jgambe78 Жыл бұрын

I love when experts who've seen everything come across something so rare they're just blown away slack jawwed flabbergasted beyond belief

@101fairplay 2 жыл бұрын

life changing moments are glorious to watch

@notmyfault6835 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Stunning timepiece!

@leegould5306 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - so pleased for that owner 👍

@christiano8088 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing skill and craftsmanship.

@scotty101ire 4 жыл бұрын

happy days for the owner delighted for him

@SKF358 Ай бұрын

Art, great art, is invaluable. It represents the rare, ultimate creation of man.

@umararif7966 3 жыл бұрын

the moment he flipped the watch my heart came in my mouth

@teecee4459 3 жыл бұрын

You're strange

@jakecooper5855 3 жыл бұрын

Need a doctor bro

@dobermanpac1064 4 жыл бұрын

Rick...I’ll offer you 1500 cuz it’s in good shape, but I’m really taking a chance on it. 😂

@bkiism 4 жыл бұрын

1550 is the highest i will go, and that is pushing it

@YoursTrulyMew 4 жыл бұрын

And they'll say that no one buys pocket watches anymore

@mikemm1456 4 жыл бұрын

Let me call my buddy who knows more about these kind of things - but im sure 1500 would pushing it..........................ok will you take 8k

@CamoDrako 3 жыл бұрын

Owner: "I really can't leave with less than 2000" Rick: "How about 1550"

@hembafantilley-gyado9168 3 жыл бұрын

I've got to make a profit!

@kookaburrakookaburra 3 жыл бұрын

Are we all agreed it’s an incredible watch?

@auxiliary4023 Ай бұрын

The owner seemed a genuine decent guy!

@metalt1030 3 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather or grandfather left me jack. Thank you my beloved ancestors. I still love you although I've never met either of you 😊

@ls-kk4pq 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! is all I can think of!

@bobbydazzler1780 3 жыл бұрын

Piece unique, ancient, intact, highly complicated, way beyond its time… when it came to the evaluation I thought yeah, double that and you’re still not even close.

@kimfucku8074 4 жыл бұрын

A beauty of a watch! Maybe Patek bought it themselves! It's litteraly a unique piece of their companies history.

@mathewandrist7566 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Swiss guy living in MN so this is super cool to me!

@CaptCanuck4444 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@badlyniceness2315 3 жыл бұрын

Love the man who owned it...so genuine...

@dannychoph 4 жыл бұрын

😱 Oh god, i think i have one of these watches !!! Split chronograph Day Date Month Moon phase Perpetual calender When i flip it over, it says Gshock 😱

@johndelaney6362 Жыл бұрын

To everyone saying the appraisal is low, the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow tend to be VERY conservative. Probably because they are on TV, they are doing a very public appraisal on something very valuable, and their professional reputation is on the line. Better to set low expectations. The important thing is that the appraiser recognized that this was no ordinary watch, gave him enough detailed information on it and a value that was high enough that he was motivated to sell through a reputable auction house that could properly publicize the sale. Once the right buyers find it, the original estimate doesn't mean much if it's a really special piece, the sky's the limit!

@TheDarlowiak 3 жыл бұрын

Patek & Czapek , two of great Polish watch makers , used to work together . By the way , love Czapek ‘s current watch models a LOT- such a beauty .

@DoctorSkillz 3 жыл бұрын

I have a similar watch given to me by my old man. I should get it appraised.

@brydonjesse 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible!!!

@crystalyeowchingching1036 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your support !!!

@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si 3 жыл бұрын

Headed over to my Goodwill to see if they have one.

@dcthomas8959 2 жыл бұрын

It's a beauty.

@KRG30001 2 жыл бұрын

Pure disbelief, love it!

@murraywestenskow2896 4 жыл бұрын

When someone looks up *"Giddy with Excitement"* they should link this clip.

@irwinwins5307 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!

@lorddieter4415 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing watch!

@mouse5178 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible story and watch and the owner seemed a nice guy

@whelpdog1 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the guy's eyes? that look of astonishment is great. He won't be convinced? Nice story.

@westislandkev 3 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s extraordinarily beautiful

@kdesjarlais8200 3 жыл бұрын

amazing watch and story

@BosisofSweden Жыл бұрын

Wow! I am glad that watch is home where it belongs for everyone to see!

@cz2301 3 жыл бұрын

The appraiser’s “market value” may have increased ten-fold after this case, just for discovering this watch. Great for him!

@Ricky.913 2 жыл бұрын

That is one incredible watch ⌚ 👌

@morganchilds9054 Жыл бұрын

The pronunciations in this video are just wild. PA-teck and SOTH-a-Bees... amazing.

@kimsj7305 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! 😍

@markrosenquist8259 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@mirsidorov5112 2 жыл бұрын

Accounting for inflation, 1,540,000 million in 2006 is 2,096,000 million today, so the price is pretty much stable. What a gift from his granddad.

@productreviewandadvice-pau5083 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very happy for the family, and I’m really glad that he did not find it in a garage sale.

@toadstyle05 2 жыл бұрын

This made me laugh

@diamondbuyers 3 жыл бұрын

You cant help but feel happy for the guy who took it be evaluated

@thatwhitecat 2 жыл бұрын

I was even stunned looking at this video I can't imaging if I would see it in person

@bofootball30 4 жыл бұрын

i have come across one of the first Patek watches made in 1840s. before Philipe I am waiting on covid to end . I contacted Patek phillipe in New York, they have sent me paperwork to send it to them and they will send it to switzerland for authentication. hoping for the best

@fw1421 2 жыл бұрын

Insane amount of money for a watch,but it sure is a beautiful piece of engineering.

@SicketMog 2 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about watches and don't care at all but this one even I found cool.

@galady8632 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Firmly established it is indeed the one-&-only!!!!!!

@BigDaddyGin 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry...But that's a family heirloom. No matter the price, it was my great grandfather's watch to be handed down the generations. If you're not hurting for money that bad, I could never sell it. For me the nostalgia is worth more than the price. It's literally one of a kind.