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13 October 2010, 06:28 AM | #1 |
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Patek 5296R
I've been looking for a simple 3 hand dress watch for a while. The Patek 5296 was way out of my league but I came across a nce used example and having seen one I managed to persuade myself (and more importantly my wife) that this would be my last ever watch purchase.....
So here it is.......a teaser pic before I post a review.
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13 October 2010, 09:00 AM | #2 |
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John, please let me be the first, in congratulating you, upon your excellent taste for your first Patek........................There will be no turning back now!! LOL
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13 October 2010, 10:12 PM | #3 |
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Stunning!!!!! I have been looking at that exact piece for over a year now. But I just haven't been able to pull the trigger for a new one. Kudos to you for finding one pre-owned and adding a classic to your collection. Wear it in good health! I will be on the lookout for your review!
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14 October 2010, 12:29 PM | #4 |
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Very nice choice John. Congrats.
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14 October 2010, 12:33 PM | #5 |
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John, that is a stunning piece. Nice & simple. Great choice
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14 October 2010, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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Very elegant piece.
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14 October 2010, 07:52 PM | #7 |
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Outstanding, Excellent Watch.
I am sure you will enjoy this one for a very long time.
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14 October 2010, 08:41 PM | #8 |
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Congrats!!
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15 October 2010, 12:14 PM | #9 |
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Considering buying the same watch...
I'm currently considering pulling the trigger on this exact model and was curious to know if you think the hands are large enough to read the time easily and if they look appropriate on the dial. Specifically, I mean that the minute hand doesn't appear to be much longer than the hour hand - how does it look to you on your wrist? Your observations are greatly appreciated!
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15 October 2010, 12:21 PM | #10 |
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Way to go!!!
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15 October 2010, 06:57 PM | #11 |
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Hi JRA,
I had the same misgivings about the hands. The minute hand is only slightly longer than the hour hand which I thought would be an issue for quickly reading the time. In practice it is very easy and not an issue. In fact the hands are a god example of amazing attention to detail. The minute hand exactly touches the tip of the minute markers. There is practically no overlap at all. Also the tip of the hand is exactly the same width as the printed marker. The thin tip of the hand also means its easy to read the date when the hand is over the date window. Something that drives me mad on other watches. There is a little gap between the hour hand and the inner hour ring so your brain automatcally spots the configuration of the hands. I'll post an honest full review shortly as the watch does have some negatives.
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15 October 2010, 10:12 PM | #12 |
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Just a stunning piece and a classic Patek. It's the kind of Patek that's the perfect addition to any collection. Well done!
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15 October 2010, 11:08 PM | #13 |
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That is gorgeous! I saw one with annual calendar and moonphase.. Astonishing..
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Pateks are always excellent. I've not seen this one, I like it!
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16 October 2010, 12:11 AM | #15 |
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Thanks, John
I appreciate your input. I'm very curious to know what flaws/issues you see with the watch. Until now my only concern was the hands but your insight has helped reduce that concern. Looking forward to your review. -José-
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16 October 2010, 10:08 PM | #16 |
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That`s my kind of Pathek, timeless classic design, perfect choice IMHO!
Wear it in a good health!
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19 October 2010, 03:19 AM | #17 |
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Nice. I've seen the white gold version in person. Gorgeous watch.
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