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27 December 2014, 09:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Mike G
Location: Ohio
Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP
Posts: 3,075
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After 3 years of drooling my beautiful blue beast should arrive tomorrow
I have been following this piece for 3 years and the wait is almost over thanks to my friend David Farkas (perpetualman88). I remember in 2011 My AD handed me a Patek Philippe Magazine and said maybe someday you'll want a Patek. I had purchased Panerais and Rolexes but never thought I would spend that type of serious money on a watch. I opened up the PP magazine and saw an article on this beautifully strange piece and said to my wife this is the one I want to own someday. She laughed and didn't take me too seriously. I did not want to own it due to its perceived collectability or rareness but simply because it spoke to me. After this article on the 5235G there was limited information on the piece. There were delays as we all know as the movement and dial were not easy to make. Patek had even gone as far as to take it off their website. When George from Govberg had gone to Geneva I had heard rumors that it was on Mr. Stern's wrist which gave me hope that this piece was still going to make it to the market. Even at Basel 2013 my very close friend Sam tortured me with a text message of a wrist shot of him and Mr Stern wearing this beautiful blue beast. During this time I had called many ADs to inquire. Many blew me off, others knew nothing of the piece, and some even went as far to say it was an application piece instead of just being honest and telling me when they get one it will be saved for a repeat client which I totally would've respected and understood. Being a small time collector I knew this would not be an easy piece to acquire but after reaching out to some of our TRF dealers my good friend David Farkas called me up and said he could get one new from an AD for me guaranteed by the end of 2014. He was a man of his word, super thorough, and I can't thank him enough for all his work in helping me get one of my dream watches. I want to give a big thanks to my wife for listening to me complain about this piece and how I was never going to get it. (I have a feeling this may cost me a few handbags in the future as she has imposed a 1 year ban from timepieces after this is received
 ) And thanks to this awesome forum and all its members for helping educate me and fielding my PMs (fremstar, perpetualman88, HL65, jorgeccw, iazrollie, patekcollector, kilyung, conkers, oryx, hairdude, hautehorlogerie, griffi, gunrnnr, mj320, and all the other kickass members on this forum). The only thing better than the watches are the people that wear them. Wrist shots tomorrow...
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27 December 2014, 10:04 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,991
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Big congrats buddy and you are going to love it! Well deserved and such a long wait that finally pays off! Cheers,
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27 December 2014, 10:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 11,137
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Congrats!
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27 December 2014, 10:15 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Congratulations! Love the story
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27 December 2014, 10:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: NewJersey/NewYork
Watch: Patek 5074P
Posts: 207
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Worth the wait! Congrats
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27 December 2014, 10:18 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Jan
Location: PA
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 1,110
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Huge congratulations. This is an amazing piece. I'm sure you are very excited to own it. Especially after a long hunt.
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27 December 2014, 10:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: James
Location: Toronto
Watch: IG: @j.project
Posts: 2,194
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Huge congrats Mike! I am so glad the 5235G made it to you over the holidays. Stunning piece and can't wait for the wrist shots.
Really happy for you and what a great Patek to own! One of my favorite modern Pateks and I'm sure the wait is worth it. |
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27 December 2014, 10:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Low Country
Posts: 697
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Congrats
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27 December 2014, 10:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: DFW, TX
Watch: Pateks-Rolex
Posts: 145
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Al I can say is, "Wow!"
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27 December 2014, 10:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Ben
Location: SIN & JKT
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
Posts: 9,874
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Wow... a fantastic addition. Congrats! Be sure to share more photos after you got it!
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27 December 2014, 10:55 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 9,096
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Congrats!
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27 December 2014, 11:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: JF
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Rolex Sub 1680
Posts: 1,426
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Congrats! I love the brushed dial.
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27 December 2014, 11:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 188
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Congrats! Definitely worth the wait. Glad to hear some of these are being delivered.
Wear it in the best of health!
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27 December 2014, 11:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: Melvin
Location: Sydney
Watch: TV
Posts: 392
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Big congrats can't wait to see some more shots, a stunning piece Indeed
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27 December 2014, 11:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: HK
Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus
Posts: 1,657
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Wow! Great backstory and 3 years isn't too long a wait for the grail! Awaiting wrist shots!
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27 December 2014, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: London
Posts: 1,894
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Big congratulations - the 5235 is nothing short of spectacular
Glad that the forum helped you along the way |
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27 December 2014, 12:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Somewhere in PA
Watch: All of them...
Posts: 10,355
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Great first Patek! Huge congrats! Now all we need is a wrist shot!
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27 December 2014, 12:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,551
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Congrats on a special piece!
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27 December 2014, 02:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Not 2 far from u
Posts: 3,457
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Great story! Congrats and enjoy.
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27 December 2014, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: usofmfa
Posts: 3,157
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Oh thank god....I thought this was going to be another 5711 thread!
Congrats and I'm jealous!! |
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27 December 2014, 03:19 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 35,256
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 Congratulations!! |
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27 December 2014, 04:39 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Wayne
Location: Singapore
Watch: AP, PP, Rolex
Posts: 1,791
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This is going to be a fantastic addition to any collection. Well done and huge congrats!
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27 December 2014, 05:47 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 2,296
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Congrats!
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27 December 2014, 06:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: belgium
Watch: Rolex,2xHeuer
Posts: 352
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Nice story and fantastic watch:Big congrats,i love this one
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27 December 2014, 07:17 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: England
Watch: 5990
Posts: 3,350
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Huge congrats, what a great way to start.
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27 December 2014, 07:21 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: N/A
Watch: the girls
Posts: 7,095
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Great story nice piece
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27 December 2014, 07:23 PM
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Location: Europe
Posts: 2,867
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the longer it takes to get it the more you will appreciate it !
you'll love it !
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27 December 2014, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
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Congrats
Wear it in good health
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27 December 2014, 07:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Depends on mood.
Posts: 9,536
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Huge congrats!!!!
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27 December 2014, 08:06 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Congrats!
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