![]() |
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
![]() |
#1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: NJ
Watch: PP|VC|Jaeger|Rolex
Posts: 46
|
Received my first Patek from the AD!!
I first saw this watch 7 years ago; didn't have the purchasing power to buy it at the time.
When I finally could, Pateks became unobtainable from the AD. I remember Calatrava's were readily available in all ADs few years back. I could have easily bought one off a used market, but I wanted to start my first Patek from the AD -- wasn't in a hurry. When I gave my information a year ago to the AD, I really never expected a call back. But, I just received a text a few days ago and picked up this 5227R today. (First, I thought it was spam text lol) Photos don't do justice. Such a beautiful piece. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,065
|
Congratulations on a truly fabulous watch. Wear in great health
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 46,362
|
Congratulations.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 75,977
|
Congratulations, it’s absolutely beautiful
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Real Name: Steve
Location: Nevada
Watch: JC 126660
Posts: 3,998
|
Beautiful piece congrats!!
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: États-Unis
Watch: Patek, Rolex, Sinn
Posts: 888
|
One of the most beautiful pieces in the current collection, congrats!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: the world
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 28
|
Congrats on the new watch... Just curious does yours have a slot on the left hand side of the case? I am assuming it is there to remove the bezel but wanted to double check... Thanks in advance!
__________________
116710 BLNR |116610lv |116200-0061 | Speedmaster Automatic Date |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Real Name: Adam Felske
Location: Dallas
Watch: AP Diver - Admiral
Posts: 170
|
So nice!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: At Home
Watch: 116610
Posts: 75
|
Congratulations.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Morocco
Posts: 21
|
Beautiful piece, congrats man !
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Real Name: Issy
Location: San Jose,USA
Watch: Rolex Datejust 2
Posts: 2
|
Congratulations. Nice!!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: paris, France
Posts: 10
|
so nice. Love it.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: toronto
Watch: DJ II
Posts: 328
|
Pure class! Congratulations
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Sam |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: NC
Posts: 5
|
Amazing, congrats!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2021
Real Name: Michael
Location: Europe
Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more
Posts: 2,742
|
Congratulations
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2024
Real Name: Noah Allen
Location: Georgia
Posts: 201
|
congrats!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 90
|
Amazing piece! Huge congrats!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2024
Real Name: Dave
Location: Down south
Posts: 81
|
Beautiful, congratulations!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
Posts: 37,234
|
An11/10 for the case with the case back and hidden hinge, the movement at 3.3mm thick, the simplicity of the dial etc. and in rose gold.
Enjoy wearing it. ![]()
__________________
E |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: USA
Posts: 10
|
Congrats! Amazing story and great choice
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 41,439
|
Received my first Patek from the AD!!
Very nice. Congrats.
Calatravas have such elegant lines and proportions. Easy to love. And the 5227 has a key feature that few credit sufficiently. The invisibly-hinged dust cover is an important emergency feature that no Rolex can match for adventurers. ![]() Consider this...a story loosely based on true life...well, sort of... You are hiking along a trail high in the mountains out of cellphone coverage. Your trusty Calatrava keeps perfect time and you know you won't get back as scheduled. A long night ensues - hardtack from your haversack and melted snow pools nourishing you while stranded on the ridgeline before the next day's sunrise. Having been overdue at the check-in station for a day, the rangers launch an aerial search and rescue. You hear the helo's tracing a route up the trail from base camp - - but how to signal them of your whereabouts??? Aha!!! You open the invisibly-hinged dust cover, and using its highly polished inner wall, you flash reflected sunlight to catch the spotter's eagle eyes. Disaster averted thanks to your trusty Calatrava 5227! Disaster averted due to your Calatrava!!! OK...once upon a time, I know.
__________________
Does anyone really know what time it is? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.