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JPSUB · 10 November 2018, 02:14 AM

Well after much deliberation I have finally pulled the trigger on my first Patek! I started browsing the brand about 8months ago with the aim of getting an aquanaut,but I was taken with the 5196R. So last Tuesday I finally closed the deal and now don’t know why I waited so long. The quality and design of this watch are amazing. I can easily see how once you buy one it becomes all you want to collect, very slippery slope. I’ll be in London this weekend does anyone recommend checking out the salon?

And finally a few pics

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Fat_ninja · 10 November 2018, 02:17 AM

All class. Congrats

bravetony · 10 November 2018, 02:30 AM

what a beautiful watch, congratulations.

Racerdj · 10 November 2018, 02:49 AM

There is nothing like getting your first Patek! Congratulations

sachit · 10 November 2018, 02:59 AM

Congratulations

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s.m.b. · 10 November 2018, 03:02 AM

Congrats! The R is a thing of beauty! My first Patek was a 5196 as well, and shortly followed by a 5167... I love the simpler, uncluttered Patek dials. Of course, the complications are pretty amazing as well.

gmstevenson · 10 November 2018, 03:14 AM

Great choice. Congrats.

danestaff · 10 November 2018, 03:14 AM

Lovely watch

And as for the salon visit, go but don't expect to see all the models as they don't have them on show there, but there are plenty of grey dealers close by where you should be able to see them

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Superburrito · 10 November 2018, 03:21 AM

Very beautiful choice - well done!

sensui · 10 November 2018, 04:36 AM

Very classy.

KWSub · 10 November 2018, 04:43 AM

Beautiful watch! Big congratulations!!

nyc2la · 10 November 2018, 05:13 AM

Beautiful, congrats!

Vipes · 10 November 2018, 05:19 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Burlington · 10 November 2018, 05:36 AM

Congratulations! And yes the salon is worth a look. Very friendly team when I was in there, just don’t expect to see the hot models laying about as mentioned already above.

Bearxj86 · 10 November 2018, 05:37 AM

Congrats - welcome to the slippery slope of doom. Before you know it, you will have 4.

MoosicPa · 10 November 2018, 07:14 AM

Congrats... classy and classic modern version of the original Calatrava 96.

yessir69 · 10 November 2018, 07:34 AM

Congrats. Btw the squeaking noise the strap makes at the lugs will go away. It's a great watch.

MCMartiny · 10 November 2018, 07:44 AM

Congratulations! The 5196 is such a clean and classic design in the best possible PP sense.

kneedeep · 10 November 2018, 08:03 AM

Congratulations! Classic, elegant beauty.

AlyRba · 10 November 2018, 08:24 AM

Congrats, looks beautiful.

I wonder if you were focused solely on Patek or did you check comparable dress watch offerings from Lange and Vacheron?

tonupbklyn · 10 November 2018, 08:38 AM

congrats ... and yes, you'll be getting that aquanaut too!

superdog · 10 November 2018, 08:45 AM

Huge congrats. It’s beautiful.

Be careful tho. These things are hypnotizing.

Ichiran · 10 November 2018, 08:49 AM

Very elegant. Congrats!

s.m.b. · 10 November 2018, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlyRba

Congrats, looks beautiful.

I wonder if you were focused solely on Patek or did you check comparable dress watch offerings from Lange and Vacheron?

When you want a Patek, nothing is comparable.

JPSUB · 10 November 2018, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlyRba

Congrats, looks beautiful.

I wonder if you were focused solely on Patek or did you check comparable dress watch offerings from Lange and Vacheron?

I also explored the offerings from the two brands you mentioned but they just didn’t fit my eye like the 5196. I found the vc appeared a little larger than I liked and the Lange style of the 1815 or Saxonia just isn’t for me. The classic styling of the 5196 is perfect in my eyes. And also the Patek history and still being privately held all added up to something I wanted to be a part of. I have to say it has beyond exceeded my expectations in every regard.

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JPSUB · 10 November 2018, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

When you want a Patek, nothing is comparable.

No truer words have ever been spoken

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koryong · 10 November 2018, 10:56 AM

Congrats ! The 5196 is absolutely gorgeous and surprisingly versatile dressed up or casual.

JPSUB · 10 November 2018, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koryong

Congrats ! The 5196 is absolutely gorgeous and surprisingly versatile dressed up or casual.

I am shocked, and very pleased, at how it can be worn more casually. That was one of the big selling points ofnit for me. I’ve also ordered a navy blue strap so I’m excited to see how that works out

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uniqueMR · 10 November 2018, 11:13 AM

Classic. Congrats.

incontrol · 10 November 2018, 01:52 PM

Pure class. So beautiful. Congrats!

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10 November 2018, 02:14 AM	#1
JPSUB "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: James Location: Houston TX Watch: 16610 Posts: 332	Incoming First Patek Well after much deliberation I have finally pulled the trigger on my first Patek! I started browsing the brand about 8months ago with the aim of getting an aquanaut,but I was taken with the 5196R. So last Tuesday I finally closed the deal and now don’t know why I waited so long. The quality and design of this watch are amazing. I can easily see how once you buy one it becomes all you want to collect, very slippery slope. I’ll be in London this weekend does anyone recommend checking out the salon? And finally a few pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

10 November 2018, 02:49 AM	#4
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	There is nothing like getting your first Patek! Congratulations __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

10 November 2018, 03:02 AM	#6
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	Congrats! The R is a thing of beauty! My first Patek was a 5196 as well, and shortly followed by a 5167... I love the simpler, uncluttered Patek dials. Of course, the complications are pretty amazing as well. __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

10 November 2018, 03:21 AM	#9
Superburrito "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Watch: 26420RO Posts: 448	Very beautiful choice - well done! __________________ Current collection: AP 26420RO.OO.A002CA.01, PP 5164A, AP 15202BA, Omega 310.32.42.50.01.002, Tudor m79030b-0003, Garmin Epix Gen 2 Waiting for: AP 126715ST.OO.1356ST.01

10 November 2018, 05:13 AM	#12
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,414	Beautiful, congrats! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

10 November 2018, 02:17 AM	#2
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	All class. Congrats

10 November 2018, 02:30 AM	#3
bravetony "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 315	what a beautiful watch, congratulations.

10 November 2018, 02:59 AM	#5
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 November 2018, 03:14 AM	#7
gmstevenson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Watch: PP, Rolex Posts: 268	Great choice. Congrats.

10 November 2018, 03:14 AM	#8
danestaff Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: united kingdom Watch: 5968a Posts: 1,027	Lovely watch And as for the salon visit, go but don't expect to see all the models as they don't have them on show there, but there are plenty of grey dealers close by where you should be able to see them Sent from my G8141 using Tapatalk

10 November 2018, 04:36 AM	#10
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Very classy.

10 November 2018, 04:43 AM	#11
KWSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Key West Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 272	Beautiful watch! Big congratulations!!

10 November 2018, 05:19 AM	#13
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,909	Very nice! Congrats!

10 November 2018, 05:36 AM	#14
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,641	Congratulations! And yes the salon is worth a look. Very friendly team when I was in there, just don’t expect to see the hot models laying about as mentioned already above. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

10 November 2018, 05:37 AM	#15
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,888	Congrats - welcome to the slippery slope of doom. Before you know it, you will have 4.

10 November 2018, 07:14 AM	#16
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Congrats... classy and classic modern version of the original Calatrava 96.

10 November 2018, 07:34 AM	#17
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,287	Congrats. Btw the squeaking noise the strap makes at the lugs will go away. It's a great watch.

10 November 2018, 07:44 AM	#18
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	Congratulations! The 5196 is such a clean and classic design in the best possible PP sense.

10 November 2018, 08:03 AM	#19
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Congratulations! Classic, elegant beauty. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

10 November 2018, 08:24 AM	#20
AlyRba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 351	Congrats, looks beautiful. I wonder if you were focused solely on Patek or did you check comparable dress watch offerings from Lange and Vacheron?

10 November 2018, 08:38 AM	#21
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	congrats ... and yes, you'll be getting that aquanaut too!

10 November 2018, 08:45 AM	#22
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Huge congrats. It’s beautiful. Be careful tho. These things are hypnotizing. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

10 November 2018, 08:49 AM	#23
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,151	Very elegant. Congrats!

10 November 2018, 10:56 AM	#27
koryong "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: GMT+8 Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 165	Congrats ! The 5196 is absolutely gorgeous and surprisingly versatile dressed up or casual.

10 November 2018, 11:13 AM	#29
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Classic. Congrats. __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

10 November 2018, 01:52 PM	#30
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Pure class. So beautiful. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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