In a final rejection of the speculation that sees most of these houses’ 70s timepieces fly at auction, the Thai-born designer signs new one-of-a-kind pieces that then end up specifically on Rihanna’s wrist. Concentrate.
It was in 2017 that we first met Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura. Born in Bangkok and based in London, the designer has always been struck by his fondness for Siamese gold and the traditional processing, rugged and marked, like the exotic limestone caves of his childhood country, that he applies to it.
When it comes to watches, what started out as a one-of-a-kind experiment is now considered a true secondary line for him. Immediately picked up by Dover Street Market London, these casual watches got an unexpected boost when Rihanna showed up in a pink puffer jacket to announce her pregnancy to the world. On his wrist at the time was a gold Rolex King Midas, which was actively sought after by collectors, but its textured version was not from any vintage chain, but from the workshops of Patcharavipa.
A unique piece
Since then, he has applied his technique to the Patek Philippe Gondolo, or Piaget, typical of the golden age of the 70s. Paying particular attention to the crown or dial to keep the watch functional above all else.
On the other hand, on the value side, Patcharavipa watches, as well as Rolexes modified by MAD Paris or Jacquie Aiche, lose their original value. However, it is not impossible for the latter to fetch a significant price upon resale, this time based on the value of the watch as an unexpected collector. This will show the future, and until then, the designer offers a very desirable alternative to those who already have everything.
Source: Le Figaro
