Do You Like the 40th Pieces?

[unknown]

Originally Posted by Samui

Who is he? Does he have a social media presence?

99.9% chance he is not on social media or forums
That kind of persons does t want to show off and can't wast time posting :-)

I know a similar guy
He has the skymoon, tourbillon and a lot of other ultra high end Patek watches
But. Not only Patek, also the JLC that go between a few hundred K and a million each

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by topcat30093

^^^^
Perhaps that is the point, only those who know what they are looking at, will recognise it for what it represents.

aahhhhhh...so its subtle...would have really popped in white though...

just popped into the local AD to switch my strap....oh dear...in excess of 30 names submitted for the 5711P!! Hardly a surprise considering the significance of the metal..cool suede strap thingy tho

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by KarlS

aahhhhhh...so its subtle...would have really popped in white though...

just popped into the local AD to switch my strap....oh dear...in excess of 30 names submitted for the 5711P!! Hardly a surprise considering the significance of the metal..cool suede strap thingy tho

A beauty!

[Jetkopite]

Originally Posted by AJW232

Patekaholic has put up a good wrist shot of the 5976. Personally I'm a fan, I think the size suits a larger wrist.

Thats the guy I met...

Originally Posted by Samui

Who is he? Does he have a social media presence?

No he isnt on social media unfortunately... I believe he is one of the top 10 collectors in the world if not higher..

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Does he?
I'm not sure they're anything more than prototypes that he's managed to gain access to for the first live pics — speaking of which, they're fairly dire, and I certainly wouldn't base anything solid off the sub-160 kb file size.

As you can see Andy has met him and he was sporting the watch...so guess that covers this...

[KarlS]

so by pure coincidence my own AD emails me and says the names need to be submitted today and did I wish to be placed on the list....he did suggest going on both lists...and when I asked how many on the list his comments were...."a lot"....so guess this is going to be a resounding success....maybe they are all on another forum because these numbers sure dont reflect that!!

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by KarlS

so by pure coincidence my own AD emails me and says the names need to be submitted today and did I wish to be placed on the list....he did suggest going on both lists...and when I asked how many on the list his comments were...."a lot"....so guess this is going to be a resounding success....maybe they are all on another forum because these numbers sure dont reflect that!!

i m sure many of them are flippers though the landing will be extremly hard when they realize the secondory market prices later.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

so by pure coincidence my own AD emails me and says the names need to be submitted today and did I wish to be placed on the list....he did suggest going on both lists...and when I asked how many on the list his comments were...."a lot"....so guess this is going to be a resounding success....maybe they are all on another forum because these numbers sure dont reflect that!!

20% is a small % who like the watches, but 20% of potential Patek buyers is large enough to easily sell out.

So, what did you say?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by RussW

20% is a small % who like the watches, but 20% of potential Patek buyers is large enough to easily sell out.

So, what did you say?

I said "check I am still on the loooooong 5131 list as I need a 5131P to be launched at Baselworld 2017" and then another mail I said "nah ....it's too big for my skinny little arms" and I forgot to ask if I am still down for December on the 5930

and my gut tells me this is possibly a $125k watch on the grey market

[RussW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

I said "check I am still on the loooooong 5131 list as I need a 5131P to be launched at Baselworld 2017" and then another mail I said "nah ....it's too big for my skinny little arms" and I forgot to ask if I am still down for December on the 5930

and my gut tells me this is possibly a $125k watch on the grey market

Good luck getting the 5131, if you end up with the P that would be perfect timing! I'm a bit surprised the 5131 isn't discontinued though, now that we have the 5230, surely we are due a 5231.

Can't wait to see your 5930

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by RussW

Good luck getting the 5131, if you end up with the P that would be perfect timing! I'm a bit surprised the 5131 isn't discontinued though, now that we have the 5230, surely we are due a 5231.

Can't wait to see your 5930

I would think a 5231 would be logical

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by KarlS

I would think a 5231 would be logical

Since when did logical carry the day. ;)

[Racerdj]

I finally saw the 40th Anniversary pieces and was totally impressed. Dont't judge them before you see them. The embossed 40th label is not brash but subdued and the diamon markers are not in your face bling but look fantastic.

[jon_jon]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I finally saw the 40th Anniversary pieces and was totally impressed. Dont't judge them before you see them. The embossed 40th label is not brash but subdued and the diamon markers are not in your face bling but look fantastic.

I agree it looks pretty good in person! You can't really see the dial inscription, except at certain angles and lighting.

I was a bit disappointed they didn't let us try on the watches, but these pieces are going to the big collectors and the Patek museum, so I am not too surpised.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AJW232

Patekaholic has put up a good wrist shot of the 5976. Personally I'm a fan, I think the size suits a larger wrist.

Without the dial text that does look good and has some nice modern touches. I think even if the text is subtle and only visible at certain angles it is a bit like dust on the dial and once seen cannot be unseen or unthought of.

[RussW]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I finally saw the 40th Anniversary pieces and was totally impressed. Dont't judge them before you see them. The embossed 40th label is not brash but subdued and the diamon markers are not in your face bling but look fantastic.

What did you think previously? Did seeing them change your opinion, or had you always liked them?

[Racerdj]

I thought the 5976 was a winner if the diamonds were small and subtle. Naturally a platinum 5711 is stunning. Liked before and really liking now. We saw them under display lights.

Originally Posted by RussW

What did you think previously? Did seeing them change your opinion, or had you always liked them?

[KarlS]

Well the U.K. Names are in. So if you not on the list and want suggest grey dealers. Like the lottery. Gotta buy a ticket to have a chance of winning

[conkers]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Well the U.K. Names are in. So if you not on the list and want suggest grey dealers. Like the lottery. Gotta buy a ticket to have a chance of winning

Already communicated to the Salon and all ADs?

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by conkers

Already communicated to the Salon and all ADs?

Certainly 3 AD's in the UK I deal with had to submit yesterday and my local AD has as well....not sure about whether it's the whole world or geographies.

[Jetkopite]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Certainly 3 AD's in the UK I deal with had to submit yesterday and my local AD has as well....not sure about whether it's the whole world or geographies.

So did you put your name forward Karl???

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by Jetkopite

So did you put your name forward Karl???

To poor...already sold one kidney and a liver and both children (the one was returned after 3 days with request for refund) and the wife refuses to get a second job ....the 5976 too big for me any ways...will just watch the incoming

[unknown]

Originally Posted by KarlS

To poor...already sold one kidney and a liver and both children (the one was returned after 3 days with request for refund) and the wife refuses to get a second job ....

You can still sell your wife's kidney and liver

[jon_jon]

The 5976 size is grossly exaggerated by bloggers who have not seen the watch in real life.

In seeing the 5976/1G and the 5711/1P side the side, the case size difference is not a huge difference.

To me, the 5976 actually looks about the same size as the 5524 or maybe a tad bit smaller.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by KarlS

To poor...already sold one kidney and a liver and both children (the one was returned after 3 days with request for refund) and the wife refuses to get a second job ....the 5976 too big for me any ways...will just watch the incoming

Karl that's bad management, should have sold a kidney from each, and then sell them

[AK797]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

The 5976 size is grossly exaggerated by bloggers who have not seen the watch in real life.

In seeing the 5976/1G and the 5711/1P side the side, the case size difference is not a huge difference.

To me, the 5976 actually looks about the same size as the 5524 or maybe a tad bit smaller.

Was it sized nicely enough to tempt you?

[Racerdj]

Extremely tempted here....

Originally Posted by AK797

Was it sized nicely enough to tempt you?

[Racerdj]

I agree!

Originally Posted by jon_jon

The 5976 size is grossly exaggerated by bloggers who have not seen the watch in real life.

In seeing the 5976/1G and the 5711/1P side the side, the case size difference is not a huge difference.

To me, the 5976 actually looks about the same size as the 5524 or maybe a tad bit smaller.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Extremely tempted here....

Ha!

[jschmidtdmd]

I've got to say....I was REPULSED by the idea of having the dates on the dial.


The in person pictures look much better. I am still not a buyer for these, but possibly look forward to a larger Nautilus line.