Patek Philippe 5711 Blue Dial Unboxing

alphabeta81 · 2013-04-21T10:03:10Z

Discover alphabeta81's first Patek Philippe, the highly coveted 5711. See unboxing photos and community reactions to this iconic blue-dialed Nautilus.

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alphabeta81, known as Al, shares his excitement and gratitude for the WatchProSite community as he unveils his first Patek Philippe. His post captures the unboxing experience of a highly sought-after reference, highlighting the captivating and chameleon-like blue dial. Al's contribution underscores the joy of acquiring a significant timepiece and the value of community knowledge.

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Hello everyone, my name is Al (my nickname which I developed in school, which is also my hard-to-pronounce birth name initials). I want to say THANK YOU for all the wonderful information I gleaned from this site. I am on a number of the other sites as well. I have been registered on the site for a while but was a reader only, not an active participant. But I wanted to change that.

My apologies for the poor pictures taken in haste with my phone

Boring old box, what could we have here?

Less boring VERY HEAVY box, what could we have here?

WHAT??? EMPTY? IS THIS A TRICK? OK calm down, no no, there is another small cardboard box with some plastic in it on the side it seems.

Oooh! Still looks good even with the plastic covering it up.

But it belongs on a wrist, not in plastic! Here we go:

Wait, what color is this dial again? it can't seem to make up its mind

See what I mean? Keeps changing on me!

I love the lume on my Panerais. .Can this come close? Not bad! Color me impressed.

Thanks for viewing! And thank you everyone who has helped me in this journey (both via email replies and unknowingly with very helpful posts).

Grateful,

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe 5711 is a very popular model among collectors, yet it remains challenging to acquire.
The dial of the Patek Philippe 5711 is exceptionally dynamic, displaying various mesmerizing shades of blue depending on the light.
Watches, especially those with captivating dials like the 5711, are meant to be worn and enjoyed on the wrist, not kept sealed in their boxes.
The 5711's dial is considered one of its major assets, with its captivating and ever-changing appearance being better appreciated in reality than in photographs.
The original poster's Patek Philippe 5711 is a new and unworn acquisition, celebrated as a beautiful addition to a collection.

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amanico

Apr 21, 2013

I totally agree that this watch, as any other watch, belongs to a wirst, not to its seal. And totally concur with the fact that the dial is one of the major assets of the 5711. Captivating. Truly. What pictures cannot tell, Reality expresses it with brio. Best, Nicolas

Mark in Paris

Apr 21, 2013

Hi Al and welcome as a "writer" on the forum. Congratulations for this absolutley great 5711. Thanks for sharing this event with us and wear it in the best of health. Cheers, Mark

small-luxury-world

Apr 21, 2013

and I hope you keep them coming. You learned quick, because you pleased Nicolas with your first post :-) The post and the watch is wonderful. Congrats & welcome! Oliver

foversta

Apr 21, 2013

A Nautilus is always a good start! Fx

fabios

Apr 21, 2013

Congratulations! This my new arrival, a few days ago... new and unworn. A beauty. Fabio

Grisar

Apr 21, 2013

congratulations on this rare model. Wear with great happiness!

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