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Old 23 November 2024, 12:20 AM   #1
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My first one

I’ve been wanting a 5226g since it came out. Was really looking to buy from an AD, but nearest one is 3 hours away. Reluctantly, I prepared myself to just go gray, but I happened to run into a friend that lives in the Northeast.

We started chatting at a football game, and I mentioned to him how much I was looking to get a piece from the brand. He was nice enough to reach out to his sales associate, and within a month I had my beauty. Can’t stop looking at it, and hope it will be the first of a few more.




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Old 23 November 2024, 12:23 AM   #2
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Very nice. Great first acquisition.
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:43 AM   #3
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Very nice. Great first acquisition.

Thanks!!
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:46 AM   #4
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Congratulations. Beautiful watch. One of my favorite Pateks.

How does it wear? I've often wished it was 38mm and not so large lug to lug.
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:51 AM   #5
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Congrats! Absolutely love the case on this one and its big sister 5326G
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Old 23 November 2024, 12:53 AM   #6
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Old 23 November 2024, 01:01 AM   #7
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Congratulations. Beautiful watch. One of my favorite Pateks.

How does it wear? I've often wished it was 38mm and not so large lug to lug.
My wrists are on the smaller side (6.75in), but the lugs do not stick out past my wrist. The angle of the pic I posted makes it look like it though. Doesn’t wear too big for me.
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Old 23 November 2024, 01:01 AM   #8
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Thank you, I’m pretty pumped.
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Old 23 November 2024, 01:27 AM   #9
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Very nice, congratulations
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Old 23 November 2024, 02:15 AM   #10
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Congrats. You got a great Patek that’s not overhyped.
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Old 23 November 2024, 03:40 AM   #11
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I think that's a really nice piece. Congrats. I also think it's one you can have a lot of fun with insofar as straps are concerned.
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Old 23 November 2024, 06:51 AM   #12
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Very nice, congratulations
Thank you!!
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Old 23 November 2024, 06:52 AM   #13
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Congrats. You got a great Patek that’s not overhyped.

Yeah, it’s definitely not a hype piece. I just fell in love with it the first time I saw it. Thanks
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Old 23 November 2024, 06:53 AM   #14
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I think that's a really nice piece. Congrats. I also think it's one you can have a lot of fun with insofar as straps are concerned.
Speaking of straps, does anyone have any ideas. I’m new to the brand.

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Old 23 November 2024, 06:56 AM   #15
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Speaking of straps, does anyone have any ideas. I’m new to the brand.

Thanks
With a white gold case and a black face, the world is your oyster. You really could do just about anything! I personally love love nubuck.

Delugs makes lovely straps.
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Old 23 November 2024, 07:04 AM   #16
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What a beautiful watch, congratulations
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Old 23 November 2024, 08:14 AM   #17
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Congratulations, it’s one that I keep coming back to when visiting my AD. Beautiful!
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Old 23 November 2024, 08:50 AM   #18
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Old 23 November 2024, 03:04 PM   #19
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Congrats. Wear in good health. That is also what I’m hoping to get as my first.
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Old 23 November 2024, 10:19 PM   #20
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Old 24 November 2024, 12:53 AM   #21
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Old 24 November 2024, 02:11 AM   #22
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Congratulations!

The 5226G is a watch strictly for the wearer
The side profile is amazing with the lugs and Clous de Paris

Discreet luxury
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Old 24 November 2024, 02:19 AM   #23
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Old 24 November 2024, 06:06 AM   #24
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What a beautiful watch, congratulations
Thank you. I feel the same.
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Old 24 November 2024, 06:08 AM   #25
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Congratulations, it’s one that I keep coming back to when visiting my AD. Beautiful!
Me too. Just kept thinking about it. Finally, my wife said to just get it.
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Old 24 November 2024, 06:09 AM   #26
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Congratulations!

The 5226G is a watch strictly for the wearer
The side profile is amazing with the lugs and Clous de Paris

Discreet luxury
Yep, if you know, you know.
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Old 24 November 2024, 06:56 AM   #27
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Great watch. Congrats.
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