Per model, John documented the reference number, materials used, movement caliber, dimensions and age. Each Longines DolceVita Mini L5.158.4.16.6 is pictured in the book with a brochure or catalogue photograph. A distinction is being made between pocket watches and wrist watches, which I think is very pleasant for collectors of each (or both) type of watches. Very useful are the pictures with each watch and the overview in the back of the book, listing all movement and reference numbers.You dont need both books in order to have a good overview, but I would recommend both for the serious Patek Philippe collector.John Reardon is a well respected and noted expert in watches and clocks. He has worked for Sothebys New York, the Henry Stern Watch Agency (Patek Philippe USA) and he now works for Betteridge Jewelers as a Director of Vintage and Estate Longines DolceVita Mini L5.158.4.16.6.
This double dialed pocket watch has 33 complications and consists of over 1728 parts. John Reardons book shows Warren Buffet holding a Calibre 89 watch in white gold while wearing his own Patek Philippe ref.3944J.This book is a very well (and passionately) written and covers actually more than marketing the best watch brand in the United States. Patek Philippes rich history and philosophy on exclusive time pieces are so well documented, this can only be done by someone who has been working for Patek Philippe, like John Reardon. This makes it a book worth for every Patek Philippe collector, not only for those who resides in the United States.If you are a collector of Patek Philippe watches, you should be aware that John Reardon also published a Reference Guide (Volume 1) belonging to the Patek Philippe in America series and also limited to 1500 copies.The Reference Guide to Patek Philippe Longines DolceVita Mini L5.158.4.16.6 covers 1000 models, presented in order by reference number.
