Hello Alkiro,

Nov 11, 2017,13:15 PM
 

It must be much lighter than the original version...
What a privilege you had!
Thanks for sharing.
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Patek Philippe 5208T-010 for Only Watch 2017 - Close your eyes (after the first two shots) and pump up the volume ๐Ÿ˜‰

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 10th, 2017-14:45
Hi all, I know, you were waiting for the timepiece which could/should... will be the true star of tomorrow's Only Watch 2017 auction Here it is! The Patek Philippe reference 5208T-010. Why "T"? Because it's the first and only version of this model made in...  

Beautiful.

 
 By: InHavenPro : November 10th, 2017-14:55
Thanks alot for the photos and footage! Cheers, Filip

My pleasure Filip ๐Ÿ˜Š

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 10th, 2017-15:00
Best wishes Alkiro

Oh man, this is so awesome. ๐Ÿ˜

 
 By: Pretty Boy : November 10th, 2017-14:56
Cheers for sharing, my friend. Best, Volker

quite jealous that you had the opportunity to handle this marvel!

 
 By: keks : November 10th, 2017-15:17
but hope you enjoyed and thanks for sharing thoughts and pictures! now I hope it goes to someone who will find great pleasure in owning it!

I was lucky for sure. Thatโ€™s why I wanted to share with all PuristS here

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 10th, 2017-15:22
Iโ€™m sure the person who will buy it will have great times with it. I hope he/she will take care of it too. Best wishes Alkiro

Quite stunning.

 
 By: MichaelC : November 10th, 2017-15:29
Thanks for the pics.

My pleasure Michael

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 10th, 2017-15:35
Best wishes Alkiro

Wonderful Alkiro. A milestone of a watch. Just beautiful and technically superior.

 
 By: geross : November 10th, 2017-18:26
Thanks for sharing this gem. Cheers. Geross.

Thanks for this....

 
 By: sc16 : November 10th, 2017-19:24
A picture is not always the same as a real live photo and it looks phenomenal on the wrist! Thanks so much for sharing...

Thanks a lot for your kind words ๐Ÿ™

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-00:04
Youโ€™re very true. Having the possibility of seeing all these marvels in real was a true pleasure and a great possibility to better understand and have a better judgement about them. Best wishes Alkiro

It's a dream watch for sure!

 
 By: mpg13 : November 10th, 2017-19:54
A great set of complications and an uncomplicated pleasing display. And then there's that fantastic looking movement. Best, Martin

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 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-10:26
Best wishes Alkiro

Wow

 
 By: JBB : November 10th, 2017-21:52
Now that is one hell of a watch...in any metal.

That most of been a great experience to see these watches in person ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : November 11th, 2017-00:09
Great post my friend ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป

Oh yes my friend that was a very sweet moment ๐Ÿ˜‰

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-00:25
Best wishes Alkiro

Wonderful piece.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 11th, 2017-00:57
Very jealous you got to handle it. Any other standouts from the Only Watch?

Here they are my friend:

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-03:56
Best wishes Alkiro

Oh, I know all about them.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 11th, 2017-07:25
Just wandered which ones you liked?

I think the chakin joker really has been ...

 
 By: GLau : November 11th, 2017-09:24
ingeniously created ! It looks SO SO cool ! How much did it go for ? Thanks, Gordon

It has been sold for USD 45,000

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-09:41
Best wishes Alkiro

That is a great watch.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 11th, 2017-09:43
It was my second choic, but as soon as it passed a certain point, I gave up.

Same for me my friend

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-09:51
Best wishes Alkiro

The Joker I loved.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 11th, 2017-09:44
The AP was nice, but not at... 800,000 eur!!!!

Wow!

 
 By: Blesk : November 11th, 2017-04:31
Spine tingling stuff. Thanks for sharing.

My pleasure ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜‰

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-04:42
Best wishes Alkiro

Hi Alkiro, truly one of a kind ! Did you ...

 
 By: GLau : November 11th, 2017-04:59
pull the slide and hear the chiming sounds ? Is it Cathedral ? Cheers, Gordon

Hi Gordon

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-05:44
You didnโ€™t watch my video? I think it doesnโ€™t work with the app but thatโ€™s ok through the website. Best wishes Alkiro

And sold for CHF6.2m.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : November 11th, 2017-06:46
Are there any tax guys here? I assume the majority of the purchase price is seen as a charitable donation and therefore deductable? Obviously rules change country by country but I'm just curious if anyone has any insight.

At least in the US, yes you can deduct what you paid OVER the "cash value" in goods received

 
 By: cazalea : November 11th, 2017-08:21
As for the value of a one-off ti Patek perpetual minute repeater chrono moon phase- that might be a million or two at least. I'm sure the buyer has a good tax man (hopefully not in Panama)

not a tax man but the charitable donation deduction rules are not as convoluted in US as other parts of our crazy tax code

 
 By: Joepny : November 11th, 2017-08:42
typically max limit at 50% of your adjusted gross income. but it can drop as low as 20%. and typically only for US based/founded/operated charity organizations. What would be cool to find out one day is where the buyers are from? I suspect a few buyers ar... 

It's interesting. Not sure who here might be buying a $6.2m PP or a $1m FP Journe but..

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : November 11th, 2017-12:36
..if one was getting a decent tax deduction on the Kari or the Urwerk x LF then those prices might be attractive to some. And Alkiro, apologies for taking this off the topic of the beauty of the watch itself. Thank guy for posting.

Hehe ๐Ÿ˜œ [nt]

 
 By: FRAMII : November 11th, 2017-09:17

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 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-09:19
Best wishes Alkiro

Beautiful watch. Thanks Alkiro.

 
 By: 5980 : November 11th, 2017-09:47
Two questions. First, can you describe the strap? It almost appears cloth-like in your photos. Second, I expected a different sound given the chosen case material. Do you know if this is the natural "chime" of the Ti or if PP manufactured an alternate res... 

Well, the strap is a blue Corduba which matches the hand guillochรฉ โ€œcarbonโ€ pattern very well. Itโ€™s firmly modern like the case material (titanium) in my opinion

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-10:01
Regarding the chime, Iโ€™m not sure that this version was the definitive one. I know that you could opt for a solid case back too which should have an โ€œimpactโ€ on the chime. Unfortunately, I have no more info ๐Ÿ˜• Best wishes Alkiro

My pleasure my friend

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-10:24
You know, the video has been taken with my iPhone which not do justice to this wonderful timepiece knowing that the conditions around were not the best too. Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks [nt]

 
 By: FRAMII : November 11th, 2017-11:29

My pleasure my friend ๐Ÿ˜‰

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-11:34
Best wishes Alkiro

Hello Alkiro,

 
 By: gigi : November 11th, 2017-13:15
It must be much lighter than the original version... What a privilege you had! Thanks for sharing. ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ˜Š

Hello dear Gigi

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 11th, 2017-13:21
I canโ€™t tell you because I only tried this one so I have no point of comparison LOL ๐Ÿ˜ But yes, it was obviously lighter and it was a true privilege to see it in real and to have had the possibility to put it on my wrist ๐Ÿ˜‹ Best wishes Alkiro