Really lovely watch. Congrats. Is this considered a “hob-nail” bezel or is there another name for this type of bezel design..?

Feb 13, 2023,18:53 PM
 

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My birthday gift to myself.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-14:55
An oldie; though not as old as me 😎 ...  

Nice, happy birthday!

 
 By: Thomas_3 : February 13th, 2023-15:20
Haven't seen that one, is that a pusher at 9?

May you live to be 100.

 
 By: Uncle Chico : February 13th, 2023-16:34
And enjoy this stunning piece every day.

Danke mein gut Freund.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-16:47

8003304821REally beautiful choice Happy Birthday

 
 By: watch-guy.com : February 13th, 2023-23:33
I too looked at one in Yg many years ago but never bought it. I loved the dial and the case case . Enjoy the birthday with or with out cake Julian

Thanks Julian.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 14th, 2023-01:19
We shared the same experience. I’m happy I corrected that.

Oh wow, is that a minute repeater?

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : February 13th, 2023-15:21
Happy Birthday!

Thanks, and yes.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-15:50

See above, Pirate Cat.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-15:50
And thank you!

Happy birthday !!

 
 By: borisundercover : February 13th, 2023-15:27
And huge congrats on that beauty !! 😍🤩

👍🏻😊

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-15:54

All 3 versions are very nice.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-15:51

Happy Birthday and many happy returns !👍

 
 By: GLau : February 13th, 2023-15:50
Lovely gift to yourself ! The raindrops look 👀 so great on the bezel ! How does it wear ?

Thanks Gordon.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-15:53
It’s quite small for me in terms of my collection. But it’s making me contemplate the virtues of small cases. I like the way it looks. And it’s quite comfortable.

Happy Birthday!

 
 By: K-Lo : February 13th, 2023-16:06
I see the birthday boy has a new toy!

Thank you Ted!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-16:13

Happy Birthday! and Bravo on that Patek reference.

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 13th, 2023-16:23

Merci!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-16:43

5015g was my first Patek back in 1995

 
 By: Horology75 : February 13th, 2023-16:25
And I purely bought it because of its aesthetics and the porcelain dial is to die for . Hunter back was a novelty back then

I clearly remember this from the early 2000s. It was already discontinued though I didn’t know that.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-16:46
It was so idiosyncratic that it’s always been on my mind/list. Finally got around to it.

👍🏻

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-16:46

Thank you!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-18:00
For the wishes and the compliment!

Thanks Doc!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-18:01
It is cool! Glad you like it.

🙏🏻🙏🏻

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-20:30

Thank you.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-20:32
Yes, a hobnail bezel. Most recently Patek is using it on the new 6119 Calatrava.

Very nice, and more importantly Happy Birthday!

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : February 13th, 2023-19:45
I hope there was cake, if not the watch will have to suffice. This is a quadruple whammy I think; first the dial and the dial layout, then the hobnail stepped bezel, then the officers caseback and finally (at least these days) the smaller case. The first ... 

Thanks Jay!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-20:38
No cake, yet anyway. It was whammy #3 that decided this was the piece I wanted. I was hesitant about the size since the deal was done online and by phone. However, I now realize that size doesn’t matter. (😉) No! I mean there’s room for going smaller than ... 

Age adds to the beauty, and what a beauty!

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : February 13th, 2023-20:45
Happy birthday!!

LOL!!!!

 
 By: amanico : February 13th, 2023-22:31

😆

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : February 14th, 2023-08:19

What's on the TV?

 
 By: patrick_y : February 13th, 2023-20:45

This is the bad part of being my age…

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-22:29
I have no idea; and it was just a couple days ago when I took the picture.

Isn’t it?

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 14th, 2023-01:17
Wish I could remember what it was so I could see this guy’s face again.

Many thanks, my dangerous ami.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-22:30
Ami dangereuse. Count Vlad. 🦇

Moi? Dangerous?

 
 By: amanico : February 13th, 2023-22:32

Toi.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 13th, 2023-22:36
Vous. Any way you want to say it.

:)

 
 By: amanico : February 13th, 2023-22:37

Tres dangereux!

 
 By: patrick_y : February 14th, 2023-00:57

Wow, really?

 
 By: amanico : February 14th, 2023-16:50

Definitely!

 
 By: patrick_y : February 14th, 2023-17:45
People might not be influenced by celebrities wearing watches and photographed in precarious poses... But to see the joy of a centuries old vampire who has seen and experienced the best of what life has to offer enjoy a watch... That's definitely a wisdom... 

LOL! Thank you!

 
 By: amanico : February 14th, 2023-17:56

I’d say Patrick nailed it.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 14th, 2023-16:12

Happy Birthday!

 
 By: terbaboom : February 14th, 2023-00:36
it's a great looking watch! i managed to try on a similar looking one recently. beautiful!

Thank you terbaboom.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 14th, 2023-01:16

Many Happy Returns!

 
 By: Centurionone : February 14th, 2023-12:45
Really like what's on your wrist too!

Thank you.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 14th, 2023-16:11
And thank you!

Happy Birthday Mike! What a beautiful self present!! You did well: a superb addition to your fine collection. I wish you had a nice day yesterday celebrating...

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 14th, 2023-13:55
... and enjoyed it so much. Enjoy this superb watch so much and in the best of good health my friend. Best cordial regards, Abel.

Gracias, Abel!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : February 14th, 2023-16:13
Thank you for all your nice words. Hope you are doing well yourself.

Un placer Mike!! You deserve it!

 
 By: Subexplorer : February 14th, 2023-17:46
Doing well here… in spite of my Country! Lol! Dreaming with visiting NY again! Hopefully some day soon. Abrazos y Felicidades!! Abel

wow very nice !! Happy Birthday👏

 
 By: christianch : February 24th, 2023-09:30
If I am not mistaken some years ago you had several Lange incomings...what happened to them ? are you still enjoying them or did you switch to other brands? Thanks! Christian

Thanks Christian.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : March 3rd, 2023-17:13
I did switch loyalties several years ago. I’m limiting myself to independents these days. I haven’t cared for the way some of the conglomerates operate now.

Indeed I did.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : March 5th, 2023-10:53

A very romantic and truly beautiful piece!

 
 By: MTR : February 24th, 2023-10:31
Wear it in best health. Cheers Thomas

Thank you Thomas.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : March 3rd, 2023-17:13