House Of Craft: Hunting For John Lennon’s Patek Philippe With Writer Jay Fielden
In partnership with UBS, we hosted a get-together and series of talks in New York City called “House of Craft.” The event featured a who’s who of watch-world luminaries, including industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, actor Keegan Allen, author Alton Brown, AP CEO of the Americas Ginny Wright, actor Daniel Dae Kim, journalist Jay Fielden, independent watchmaker Simon Brette, actor and comedian Ronny Chieng, dealer and collector Alessandro Fanciulli, auction specialist Geoff Hess, and menswear designer Todd Snyder.
This week, we’re back with another fascinating chat from the UBS House of Craft as writer, editor, and journalist Jay Fielden takes to the stage with Tony to talk about the many chapters in the hunt to find John Lennon’s Patek 2499. From a photo taken by a famous rock photographer shortly before Lennon’s death to the journey, this watch has taken since Yoko Ono bought the watch at Tiffany’s back in 1980.
It’s a wild ride, with ties to Warhol and a cast of sometimes shadowy characters that all play small roles in the story of this contested Patek Philippe. We’re talking extortion, arrests, an empty safe, bankruptcy, secret diaries, unsharable photos, and so much more. We hope you love this chat with Jay Fielden.
For more on House of Craft NYC, enjoy our photo report here – and for a closer look at the watches that made an appearance at the event, click here.
Photos by David Aujero
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