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7 September 2024, 02:54 AM
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New Patek 5172G
Hey all,
Its been a busy week, we sold our Business last Sunday. After 9 years of ups and downs, more ups than downs, we decided now was a good time to get more air cover as they say. I am still involved and will continue to run it day to day but we now have a bit more clout in what is uncertain times. Of course being a watch collector this event can only mean one thing! I chose the watch about 18 months ago but unfortunately my AD got it in around April time! I wasn't ready as the deal to sell had dragged on a bit but the dealer was great. He knew I really wanted it so held it for me which I am very thankful for. I am 50 and when I think of Patek, I think of chronographs first of all so I am delighted my first one is a manual Chrono. I hope to get more but this seemed a great place to start. Two days now I have had it and I have to say the numerals keep catching my eye. The black borders are fantastic and I keep looking at them at different angles. The whole experience at the AD was fantastic, different class and everything I had hoped for. I am very lucky to be able to own this watch and I will cherish it and remember when I bought it for the rest of my life. Some no doubt terrible pics to follow. |
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7 September 2024, 02:58 AM
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7 September 2024, 02:58 AM
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7 September 2024, 03:35 AM
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Congratulations, on the business and the watch. A Patek chronograph is a special thing.
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7 September 2024, 03:43 AM
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Beautiful! I love the salmon dial version of this.
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7 September 2024, 03:58 AM
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Amazing. Congrats on selling your business and celebrating it with a gorgeous timepiece!
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7 September 2024, 05:33 AM
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Great watch - congratulations. I own the blue dial variant and love it.
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7 September 2024, 07:59 AM
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Thank you all. I also love the blue dial. Went with the salmon as I have a few blue dial in the collection.
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7 September 2024, 08:19 AM
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Congrats on selling your business and on your new 5172! Very nice and great way to celebrate it.
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7 September 2024, 08:19 AM
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Congratulations on the sale and the purchase. Beautiful watch!
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7 September 2024, 06:15 PM
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That's a beauty, congrats!
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7 September 2024, 07:59 PM
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Thank you all. I woke up to my Welcome to Patek emails this morning. Classy.
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7 September 2024, 10:50 PM
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It's nice to get a reward from the hard work put for years in a business. Going for a manual chronograph is indeed a very interesting move at Patek and watchmaking in general. I'm glad your overall experience was memorable as it is part of the pleasure.
Congratulations and wear it in the best of health. |
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7 September 2024, 11:08 PM
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Congratulations.
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8 September 2024, 10:39 PM
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Congratulations on both milestones! Beautiful piece…enjoy!
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8 September 2024, 10:41 PM
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Congratulations on the business and what a way to celebrate
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9 September 2024, 04:28 AM
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Huge congrats !!! Looks great glad you had an amazing AD experience as well
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9 September 2024, 05:25 AM
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Thanks to you all.
Strap is starting to mould into my wrist nicely. I think because of the quality of it, it’s pretty stiff to start with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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29 September 2024, 11:06 AM
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Congrats! You have good taste my friend ;)
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29 September 2024, 11:07 AM
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Very nice watch, sounds like you really earned it! Congrats
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30 September 2024, 05:36 AM
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Thank you.
Watch is a lot more versatile than I thought it would be. Was wearing it with shorts and a polo shirt last week and I thought it looked great. |
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30 September 2024, 05:56 PM
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Congratulations!
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30 September 2024, 06:03 PM
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Congrats. Nothing quite like your 1st exit.
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1 October 2024, 07:43 AM
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Big congratulations!
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