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24 December 2014, 11:02 PM
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This post has been a little more than a week in the making.... I recently acquired my "someday" watch and frankly have been through the gambit of emotions since then. My first 'real' timepiece was a Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5065 that I acquired in 1999 at the ripe old age of 30. This was my first exposure to Patek Philippe and I was just smitten by the watch - with its see-through caseback and funky dial with matching tropical strap. Purchasing the watch from an AD, I started receiving the Patek Philippe Magazine and determined that my "someday" watch would be a complication from Patek.
Over the past couple of years, I acquired a Rolex GMT II (fantastically robust timepiece) and a JLC Grand Reverso Ultra Thin Duoface Bleu (a classic design with two faces that can be set independently). Several months ago, I decided it was time to acquire a perpetual calendar, so I looked seriously at the new JLC MUT perpetual and the JLC Master 8 Day perpetual. Both are incredible watches and outstanding values. However, in the back of my mind, I knew that even if I purchased one of these (leaning towards the 8 day) the siren song of Patek would eventually suck me in. Therefore, I decided to just "go for it" and get my "someday" watch. Over the past couple of months of research and introspection (aided by this wonderful discussion board - thanks everyone) I set my sights on the 5146 in WG with the slate dial. While I ended up spending a lot more on the 5146 as compared to either JLC, in the end, this will be the much more satisfying timepiece. Here is the latest picture. Happy Holidays! image.jpg |
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24 December 2014, 11:03 PM
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Congrats and very nice!
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25 December 2014, 12:15 AM
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Congratulations on a great "someday" watch!
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25 December 2014, 01:01 AM
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Huge congrats--looks great!
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25 December 2014, 01:11 AM
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Very nice and glad you got your 2nd PP! I totally can relate to what you have written. There is a kind of unique aura ( or good feeling ) when one wears a Patek as compared to other brands that makes putting it on and wearing it very satisfying.
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25 December 2014, 03:07 AM
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Congrats! Very nice!
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25 December 2014, 03:42 AM
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Congrats I love love love the slate 5146g! It absolutely oozes casual luxury which to me, is what PP should be!
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25 December 2014, 05:41 AM
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Big congrats and love the WG with slate dial, my favorite version of the watch. Great choice and enjoy in good health!
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25 December 2014, 06:47 AM
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The 5146G is one of Patek's finest ACs. Congratulations and enjoy the watch!
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25 December 2014, 07:54 AM
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stunning piece , congrats
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25 December 2014, 08:22 AM
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Congratulations!!
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25 December 2014, 12:35 PM
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Congratulations! Always nice to hear the story behind a thoughtful purchase. The 5146G is very nice on your wrist
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25 December 2014, 12:57 PM
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Wonderful choice for your "someday" watch. Congrats on finally scratching that itch!
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25 December 2014, 01:01 PM
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Very nice, congratulations!
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25 December 2014, 03:24 PM
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Congratulations
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25 December 2014, 09:36 PM
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Congrats!
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26 December 2014, 03:11 AM
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Huge congrats. A beautiful time piece.
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26 December 2014, 03:49 AM
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Congrats
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26 December 2014, 07:45 AM
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Very nice, congrats!
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