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kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 01:25 PM

I picked up my highly anticipated 5712 this week and what an experience. I couldn't be more thrilled with the look and feel of it. It took a year and a half for the call, but it was worth it. The sales experience at the Patek salon was beyond perfect, and I was treated to champagne and an overall purchase encounter befitting of the brand.

I was also gifted a patek tie, a travel case, a free service, and a pair of patek gloves.

Now back to the watch. It's definitely much lighter and more fragile feeling than I'm accustomed to wearing. But then again I've had one model of Rolex or another on my wrist 99% of the time. It goes without saying that the watch is stunning. The bracelet is among the most comfortable I've ever worn, and the dial changes color depending on the lighting, which is sublime.

I'll have more to say after I've had a few weeks worth of wear. But for now I will sit back and continue to stare at the dial. What a beauty.

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thomaspp · 13 August 2017, 01:26 PM

Congrats!

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nyc2la · 13 August 2017, 01:33 PM

Congratulations! It's such a great watch. Wear in good health!

philster · 13 August 2017, 01:47 PM

Congrats - Enjoy!

kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Congratulations! It's such a great watch. Wear in good health!

Cheers!

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kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Congrats!

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Cheers!

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kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by philster

Congrats - Enjoy!

Cheers!

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adrian2017 · 13 August 2017, 02:15 PM

Congratulations!
Those gifts are showing the prestige of your status!
Wear in good health~

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jonathan17 · 13 August 2017, 02:58 PM

Great choice. Have a great one.

kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan17

Great choice. Have a great one.

Cheers!

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kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrian2017

Congratulations!
Those gifts are showing the prestige of your status!
Wear in good health~

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Cheers! I'm not so sure about status; I think they used the freebies to get me to spend on my second piece sooner rather later! :)

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tyler1980 · 13 August 2017, 05:07 PM

congrats. I really like the 5712

tyler1980 · 13 August 2017, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kitsgq

Cheers! I'm not so sure about status; I think they used the freebies to get me to spend on my second piece sooner rather later! :)

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enjoy the swag. My AD has never once given me anything except their own store branded travel watch cases which are awful. So getting it happens sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

KarlS · 13 August 2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

enjoy the swag. My AD has never once given me anything except their own store branded travel watch cases which are awful. So getting it happens sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

The Salons automatically give:

a) Travel Case;
b) Extra strap
c) Free first service

thats their USP. However its an excellent negotiation starting point with your AD....

lapince · 13 August 2017, 06:54 PM

Best choice ever, was my first too, and out of 5 really not crappy watches, still my fave. Congrats

Russell996 · 13 August 2017, 07:29 PM

Congrats, great first piece.

ejvette · 13 August 2017, 07:46 PM

Congrats

yoast · 13 August 2017, 08:03 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club :)

HL65 · 13 August 2017, 08:47 PM

Congrats!

Racerdj · 13 August 2017, 09:13 PM

Fantastic choice especially for your first Patek Philippe, congratulations!

tyler1980 · 13 August 2017, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlS

The Salons automatically give:

a) Travel Case;
b) Extra strap
c) Free first service

thats their USP. However its an excellent negotiation starting point with your AD....

I finally have some sway with my AD as far as sourcing pieces so i doubt jumping to a salon at this point would help me get watches which I much prefer to swag. What kind of stuff should i be asking my AD for? Since I haven't ever gotten any I don't really know where to start. I have seen wallets before but I don't like them.

I have a pretty good purchase history with them overall but just one PP. My next will probably be a 5712 or a 5726. Im betting 5726 as that will probably come first.

Just googled the travel case. If its the leather one that looks like a phase de lune case, thats pretty nice. Ill probably push for that as i would actually use it.

1William · 13 August 2017, 09:41 PM

Congratulations.

KarlS · 13 August 2017, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

I finally have some sway with my AD as far as sourcing pieces so i doubt jumping to a salon at this point would help me get watches which I much prefer to swag. What kind of stuff should i be asking my AD for? Since I haven't ever gotten any I don't really know where to start. I have seen wallets before but I don't like them.

I have a pretty good purchase history with them overall but just one PP. My next will probably be a 5712 or a 5726. Im betting 5726 as that will probably come first.

Just googled the travel case. If its the leather one that looks like a phase de lune case, thats pretty nice. Ill probably push for that as i would actually use it.

I normally ask for travel case and spare strap as a start.

brandrea · 13 August 2017, 09:59 PM

Congratulations

SC11 · 13 August 2017, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

enjoy the swag. My AD has never once given me anything except their own store branded travel watch cases which are awful. So getting it happens sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

On my one and only PP purchase the AD gave me a PP wallet so safe to say your AD should have the ability to throw something in for you

texex91 · 13 August 2017, 10:45 PM

Enjoy!

Vipes · 13 August 2017, 10:47 PM

Worth the wait. Congrats.

Sam Philip · 13 August 2017, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

enjoy the swag. My AD has never once given me anything except their own store branded travel watch cases which are awful. So getting it happens sometimes and sometimes it doesn't.

I have bought many Pateks but so far I have not received any gifts from the ADs

tng11 · 13 August 2017, 11:06 PM

Congratulations!

That is a stunner - I want this to be my first Patek if I make the leap of faith. Only problem is I can't even find an AD that'll take my name on the list even though I have no problem waiting a few years as I save up for this piece.

kitsgq · 13 August 2017, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lapince

Best choice ever, was my first too, and out of 5 really not crappy watches, still my fave. Congrats

Thanks!

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13 August 2017, 01:25 PM	#1
kitsgq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: US Posts: 403	My First Patek (5712) I picked up my highly anticipated 5712 this week and what an experience. I couldn't be more thrilled with the look and feel of it. It took a year and a half for the call, but it was worth it. The sales experience at the Patek salon was beyond perfect, and I was treated to champagne and an overall purchase encounter befitting of the brand. I was also gifted a patek tie, a travel case, a free service, and a pair of patek gloves. Now back to the watch. It's definitely much lighter and more fragile feeling than I'm accustomed to wearing. But then again I've had one model of Rolex or another on my wrist 99% of the time. It goes without saying that the watch is stunning. The bracelet is among the most comfortable I've ever worn, and the dial changes color depending on the lighting, which is sublime. I'll have more to say after I've had a few weeks worth of wear. But for now I will sit back and continue to stare at the dial. What a beauty. Sent from my SM-N920W8 using Tapatalk

13 August 2017, 01:26 PM	#2
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

13 August 2017, 01:33 PM	#3
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,470	Congratulations! It's such a great watch. Wear in good health! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

13 August 2017, 07:46 PM	#17
ejvette 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,522	Congrats __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

13 August 2017, 08:03 PM	#18
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,291	Congrats and welcome to the club :) __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

13 August 2017, 01:47 PM	#4
philster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Posts: 161	Congrats - Enjoy!

13 August 2017, 02:15 PM	#8
adrian2017 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tokyo Watch: IWC/PP Posts: 26	Congratulations! Those gifts are showing the prestige of your status! Wear in good health~ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2017, 02:58 PM	#9
jonathan17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jon Location: Singapore Watch: ??? Yes please! Posts: 622	Great choice. Have a great one.

13 August 2017, 05:07 PM	#12
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,619	congrats. I really like the 5712

13 August 2017, 06:54 PM	#15
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Best choice ever, was my first too, and out of 5 really not crappy watches, still my fave. Congrats

13 August 2017, 07:29 PM	#16
Russell996 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,301	Congrats, great first piece.

13 August 2017, 08:47 PM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,264	Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 August 2017, 09:13 PM	#20
Racerdj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Fantastic choice especially for your first Patek Philippe, congratulations! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

13 August 2017, 09:41 PM	#22
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,708	Congratulations.

13 August 2017, 09:59 PM	#24
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,714	Congratulations

13 August 2017, 10:45 PM	#26
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Enjoy!

13 August 2017, 10:47 PM	#27
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,941	Worth the wait. Congrats.

13 August 2017, 11:06 PM	#29
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,636	Congratulations! That is a stunner - I want this to be my first Patek if I make the leap of faith. Only problem is I can't even find an AD that'll take my name on the list even though I have no problem waiting a few years as I save up for this piece.

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