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Socal to az · 5 May 2016, 11:46 PM

I can't believe I'm spending this much on a watch. But I'm a big guy- 6'4" and have other watches but I gravitate towards the best. There is little doubt that Patek is at the top of the heap when it comes to the world of watches.

I've always worn larger watches- 42-44mm but have loved the style of Patek. Anytime I wanted to buy a Patek, I'd have an internal battle over buying their 39 and 40mm watches.

I got a 5980 last year and while not a true 44mm, I really got used to the size. I sold my AP Grand Prix and some other pieces to make some room in the collection as my love for all things Patek deepend.

I kept my eye out for the elusive Grail- a larger Patek that didn't cost upwards of 750k. A month ago my AD called and said they had a 5524- the Pilots watch. I declined as it was not a good time in my life as I was going through some busy time at work. But I regret that decision to this day. A Patek that is large and frankly I like the style of it.

However I digress- fast forward to today with my 45th birthday coming up in a few months and some long sought business goals accomplished- I pulled the trigger on a 5905.

Now the dilemma was- blue or black. After much deliberation and having seen the blue in person, I settled on blue. It's more versatile, the blue pops and family I'm smitten!

My wife is the best as she is supportive of me dropping the cash on such a piece and I'm in heaven. Attached are some photos of my trying on the watch at the AD- my own piece arrives in a few weeks. I promised my wife that I would not wear it till my birthday in August. That is going to be hard but I'll enjoy staring at it in the safe.

Thanks for allowing me to share- this is not my third (hopefully not last) Patek in my collection- 5905, 5980, 5135

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lapince · 6 May 2016, 04:53 AM

Awesome congrats!!! I also will be 45 in 2 months and also have something in order, not at the same level but still nice and not 1 but 2, only bummer I will have them after but nothing I can't wait for, one lf them is also a blue dial, best dial color whatever the watch if you ask me, you were right to get the blue and not black, very cool

ec00421 · 6 May 2016, 05:10 AM

fantastic stuff!

martinr · 6 May 2016, 05:13 AM

Congrats

jon_jon · 6 May 2016, 05:49 AM

Congratulations! The 5905P should be a great addition to your existing collection!

RussW · 6 May 2016, 06:24 AM

Congrats, it's a great watch. The blue dial is beautiful.

Scream · 6 May 2016, 06:25 AM

BOOM! Nice pull :)

nyc2la · 6 May 2016, 06:28 AM

AWESOME! Huge congrats!

texex91 · 6 May 2016, 06:28 AM

Love it! Congrats.

dom007 · 6 May 2016, 06:33 AM

That's a nice one. Congrats!

Samui · 6 May 2016, 06:37 AM

Stunning watch and great choice with the dial. Its your watch, I wouldnt wait until August to wear it. You dont know what tomorrow will bring just enjoy that beauty.

thomaspp · 6 May 2016, 07:28 AM

Congrats boss! and happy B-Day.

Would love to hear some thoughts on the watch once you've worn it for some time. Best.

rolex_addict · 6 May 2016, 08:53 AM

STUNNING!! Congratulations, excellent choice with the blue dial

HL65 · 6 May 2016, 09:06 AM

Very nice...Congrats!

Sam Philip · 6 May 2016, 09:12 AM

Very nice, congrats!

soundserious · 6 May 2016, 09:44 AM

Epic

el1125 · 6 May 2016, 09:46 AM

I love it! Great size and presence!!

DeeTee · 6 May 2016, 09:46 AM

Holy smokes!
Some serious heft! How does it sit in your wrist.

yannis · 6 May 2016, 09:50 AM

Awesome!! Congrats!

AK797 · 6 May 2016, 10:22 AM

Blue was a great choice, many congs!

Vipes · 6 May 2016, 10:41 AM

What a birthday present! Congrats!

Halothane · 6 May 2016, 10:50 AM

That's a beauty. Congrats!!

mps354 · 6 May 2016, 11:20 AM

Very nice!

mdtddd2007 · 6 May 2016, 11:55 AM

Very nice...congrats!!!

cervantes · 6 May 2016, 01:54 PM

Congrats. A real looker!

jc-watch · 6 May 2016, 02:46 PM

Great watch and a bit of a sleeper. But, it is a heck of a lunk. Think about adding a deployment clasp. Here is a pic from today at my AD with a blue and black together. Congratulations and enjoy!!!

Socal to az · 6 May 2016, 03:46 PM

You guys all rock! Thanks for the positive comments. As far as deployment clasp- part of my deal of buying the watch was to have the deployment clasp included. So yes- DC is Part of the purchase.

Socal to az · 6 May 2016, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc-watch

Great watch and a bit of a sleeper. But, it is a heck of a lunk. Think about adding a deployment clasp. Here is a pic from today at my AD with a blue and black together. Congratulations and enjoy!!!

Love em
Both but this confirms my choice for the blue!!

FTE2014 · 7 May 2016, 04:18 AM

Congrats! It is an amazing watch.

Racerdj · 7 May 2016, 08:10 AM

Great choice and congratulations! Looks tremendous on your wrist too.

5 May 2016, 11:46 PM	#1
Socal to az Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 791	Pulled the trigger- 5905 Incoming- Blue Baby-Blue! I can't believe I'm spending this much on a watch. But I'm a big guy- 6'4" and have other watches but I gravitate towards the best. There is little doubt that Patek is at the top of the heap when it comes to the world of watches. I've always worn larger watches- 42-44mm but have loved the style of Patek. Anytime I wanted to buy a Patek, I'd have an internal battle over buying their 39 and 40mm watches. I got a 5980 last year and while not a true 44mm, I really got used to the size. I sold my AP Grand Prix and some other pieces to make some room in the collection as my love for all things Patek deepend. I kept my eye out for the elusive Grail- a larger Patek that didn't cost upwards of 750k. A month ago my AD called and said they had a 5524- the Pilots watch. I declined as it was not a good time in my life as I was going through some busy time at work. But I regret that decision to this day. A Patek that is large and frankly I like the style of it. However I digress- fast forward to today with my 45th birthday coming up in a few months and some long sought business goals accomplished- I pulled the trigger on a 5905. Now the dilemma was- blue or black. After much deliberation and having seen the blue in person, I settled on blue. It's more versatile, the blue pops and family I'm smitten! My wife is the best as she is supportive of me dropping the cash on such a piece and I'm in heaven. Attached are some photos of my trying on the watch at the AD- my own piece arrives in a few weeks. I promised my wife that I would not wear it till my birthday in August. That is going to be hard but I'll enjoy staring at it in the safe. Thanks for allowing me to share- this is not my third (hopefully not last) Patek in my collection- 5905, 5980, 5135 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 May 2016, 06:25 AM	#7
Scream 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: 126500LN Panda Posts: 930	BOOM! Nice pull :) __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

6 May 2016, 06:28 AM	#8
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,703	AWESOME! Huge congrats! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

6 May 2016, 07:28 AM	#12
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Congrats boss! and happy B-Day. Would love to hear some thoughts on the watch once you've worn it for some time. Best. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

6 May 2016, 09:06 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 SubTT Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,646	Very nice...Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 May 2016, 04:53 AM	#2
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Awesome congrats!!! I also will be 45 in 2 months and also have something in order, not at the same level but still nice and not 1 but 2, only bummer I will have them after but nothing I can't wait for, one lf them is also a blue dial, best dial color whatever the watch if you ask me, you were right to get the blue and not black, very cool

6 May 2016, 05:10 AM	#3
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	fantastic stuff!

6 May 2016, 05:13 AM	#4
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,110	Congrats

6 May 2016, 05:49 AM	#5
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,414	Congratulations! The 5905P should be a great addition to your existing collection!

6 May 2016, 06:24 AM	#6
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,351	Congrats, it's a great watch. The blue dial is beautiful.

6 May 2016, 06:28 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Love it! Congrats.

6 May 2016, 06:33 AM	#10
dom007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paradise Watch: on the dark side Posts: 545	That's a nice one. Congrats!

6 May 2016, 06:37 AM	#11
Samui Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	Stunning watch and great choice with the dial. Its your watch, I wouldnt wait until August to wear it. You dont know what tomorrow will bring just enjoy that beauty.

6 May 2016, 08:53 AM	#13
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 832	STUNNING!! Congratulations, excellent choice with the blue dial

6 May 2016, 09:12 AM	#15
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Very nice, congrats!

6 May 2016, 09:44 AM	#16
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Epic __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

6 May 2016, 09:46 AM	#17
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	I love it! Great size and presence!!

6 May 2016, 09:46 AM	#18
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Holy smokes! Some serious heft! How does it sit in your wrist.

6 May 2016, 09:50 AM	#19
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Awesome!! Congrats! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

6 May 2016, 10:22 AM	#20
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,448	Blue was a great choice, many congs!

6 May 2016, 10:41 AM	#21
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 5,010	What a birthday present! Congrats!

6 May 2016, 10:50 AM	#22
Halothane 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,432	That's a beauty. Congrats!!

6 May 2016, 11:20 AM	#23
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,193	Very nice!

6 May 2016, 11:55 AM	#24
mdtddd2007 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,805	Very nice...congrats!!!

6 May 2016, 01:54 PM	#25
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Congrats. A real looker!

6 May 2016, 02:46 PM	#26
jc-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Watch: need moar! Posts: 134	Great watch and a bit of a sleeper. But, it is a heck of a lunk. Think about adding a deployment clasp. Here is a pic from today at my AD with a blue and black together. Congratulations and enjoy!!! Attached Images

6 May 2016, 03:46 PM	#27
Socal to az Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 791	You guys all rock! Thanks for the positive comments. As far as deployment clasp- part of my deal of buying the watch was to have the deployment clasp included. So yes- DC is Part of the purchase.

7 May 2016, 04:18 AM	#29
FTE2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Tim Location: Dubai Watch: 5712&5167&5130G Posts: 221	Congrats! It is an amazing watch.

7 May 2016, 08:10 AM	#30
Racerdj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Great choice and congratulations! Looks tremendous on your wrist too. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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