Patek Philippe 5396R Survives Domestic Incident

Patek_3944 · 2019-09-04T04:17:23Z

Patek_3944 shares a Patek Philippe 5396R's dramatic survival. WatchProSite debates forum etiquette, humor, and personal drama vs. watch content.

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Patek_3944 shares a dramatic anecdote about a friend's Patek Philippe 5396R surviving a domestic dispute, prompting a wide range of reactions from the WatchProSite community. While the original post focuses on the watch's resilience and the ensuing service, the discussion quickly broadens to encompass forum etiquette, the nature of humor, and the appropriateness of sharing personal drama.

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Hello Patek Philippe lovers,

I have a tale of woe for you all. MISERY HAS MANY FRIENDS

This happened to a good friend of mine. We'll call him Phil to protect the guilty (and because he may be reading this).

Phil was a successful captain of industry. He started his own business in his 20s.

Phil had been divorced numerous times.

Phil had the same mistress for the past 20 years. He is a loyal guy.

Anyhow Phil came home one day and discovered the trophy wife did not yet understand how the world worked.

Phil had recently bought a 5396R and had the watch next to his bed in the master bedroom.

Well Phil was lucky...... the wife through the Patek box (with Patek 5396) inside.

The results are as follows.

Needless to say the "make up" intimacy was amazing.

The Patek box did break but the watch was protected..... albeit the watch needed a full service at Henry Stern.

This message has been edited by cazalea on 2019-09-06 03:56:12

About the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 5396

Patek Philippe Reference 5396

The Reference 5396 represents Patek Philippe's annual calendar offering within the Annual Calendar with Moon Phase series. This 38.5mm reference provides the annual calendar complication combined with moon phase indication, positioning it as a complex calendar watch that requires manual correction only once per year in February.

The watch features an 18k white gold case measuring 38.5mm in diameter with a smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. The automatic Caliber 324 S IRM QA LU provides 45 hours of power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 30 meters, and the watch is fitted with a leather strap.

In production since 2006, the Reference 5396 appeals to collectors seeking Patek Philippe's annual calendar complication in white gold. The 38.5mm case size offers contemporary wearability while the moon phase adds visual interest to the calendar display. This reference serves collectors prioritizing complicated timepieces with practical daily calendar functions.

Specifications

Caliber: 324 S IRM QA LU

Case: 18k White Gold

Diameter: 38.5 mm

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

Several members expressed discomfort with the post's content, suggesting that the forum should primarily focus on watches, cars, cameras, and meals, rather than personal drama or controversial humor.
A contributor highlighted that presenting infidelity as socially acceptable and equating it with a watch's design flaw is not humorous and can be perceived as degenerate behavior.
One anecdote shared a similar story where a friend's watches, including two Pateks and an RM, were destroyed with a hammer by a spouse after infidelity was discovered, illustrating a more severe outcome.
Some members noted that such posts, which do not offer valuable insights or knowledge, can be seen as a 'cry for attention' and deviate from the forum's usual positive and inspiring content.
A contributor advised against feeding 'trolls,' suggesting that such posts are not serious and should be recognized as such.

The Discussion

myles721

Sep 4, 2019

I hope the garage door was locked! [nt]

Centurionone

Sep 4, 2019

At least we found one who uses the box , and it saved the watch’s life.... well almost [nt]

TheMadDruid

Sep 4, 2019

You really love writing about infidelity, don’t you? [nt]

Sep 4, 2019

I am having trouble discerning the moral of this story... [nt]