Patek Philippe - A day I would like to "repeat"!

A day I would like to "repeat"!

I took a drive over to my AD today to see two outstanding pieces he had just received for clients of his. This was my first chance to see and hear Patek repeaters in person. A 5074 and 3939, both in rose gold - absolutely breathtaking! I was only in a position to take a couple of crappy pictures with my phone. I also video'd both of them to record their chimes, but I'm not succeeding at getting the video uploaded.

The 5074 is very big and heavy and is obviously derived from the 5070 design. The "cathedral gongs" sound exquisite and robust. The 3939 has a lot more presence than one would expect from a 33mm case, and I think I would probably prefer wearing it over the "impossible to hide" 5074. Its chimes are more delicate and subtle, but still rich with texture and overtones.

My aplogies for the lousy pics. I felt like I was pushing the limits of propriety by even having the chance to ogle these works of art for a little while. If anyone has advice on how to post the video I'd be glad to do so and let you have a listen at them.

What an honor and treat for me to see these masterpieces - I just wanted to share a truly special experience with the Purists!

Steve

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I have not

By: Layton : September 9th, 2010-01:10

heard the 'chimes' in person, only on U-tube and the u-tube didn't overly impress me. However, your enthusiasm has convinced me that I must hear them for myself ....thanks for the post

Amazing opportunity

By: Dje : September 9th, 2010-02:02

Hi, A day you had! By the way, what was the colour of the 3939 dial? Cheers Dje

What a marvellous opportunity you had.

By: Topcat30093 : September 9th, 2010-04:04

Interesting observation...

By: Watch4Steve : September 9th, 2010-16:17

It is indeed a very beautiful champagne / brown color. I hope I am not betraying a confidence here, but my AD had a neat story behind this. Apparently my AD and his client were seated with the Sterns at a dinner gathering around the end of last year. The ...

Thanks for sharing...

By: Rob : September 9th, 2010-05:52

a great treat indeed to have been privy to two repeaters about to be delivered. As Dje pointed out, the RG 3939 looks like it has a brownish champagne dial? Something not seen on the PP website. Is it just the angle and phone camera used that it came out ...

no deployant clasp on the 5074?

By: doublesix : September 9th, 2010-05:58

I am curious why the 5074, a heavy watch, using the 5070 style case would not have a more secure deployant clasp? Is there a reason why PP chose to use a more simple buckle? This message has been edited by wilson on 2010-09-09 06:00:13

The tang buckle is more secure than a deployant [nt]

By: autowind : September 9th, 2010-07:17

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I would agree with you on the tang once it is secured.....

By: doublesix : September 9th, 2010-08:51

but I think it is riskier for dropping the watch just before you slide the band into the tang buckle, since the 5074 is heavy. The deployant buckle eliminates that risk, imo.

A rare opportunity.... :)

By: MiniCooper : September 9th, 2010-10:22

Unique experience but raises a question

By: Nomer : September 9th, 2010-10:43

Hi Steve, That must have really been a treat - I would love to have such an opportunity even if briefly to see a few rare models in the metal. I've consistently been impressed with how much more presence PP watches have in person vis-a-vis the photographs...

and to add...

By: Hororgasm : September 9th, 2010-12:35

one assume that if for whatever reasons...a husband not daring to bring the watch back and face the wrath of the missus for example....does that AD have permission to exhibit those watches to customers and also even test them as in this case? as i underst...

Some very good points..................

By: Topcat30093 : September 9th, 2010-15:29

Whenever I have been shown either one of the new releases or have beeen fortunate to see one of the big pieces. They have always been double sealed and waiting collection by their new owners.

nevertheless....

By: Hororgasm : September 9th, 2010-15:58

i am glad you get to see them...i am envious!!! too many are bought and stored

Likewise...

By: Rob : September 11th, 2010-02:57

for every grand complication that I have been fortunate to see firsthand picked up/opened up/worn by owner, there was always the 4 more that were double sealed.

My question, exactly!

By: Watch4Steve : September 9th, 2010-16:31

I couldn't believe that anybody would buy watches like these and not insist on being there when it came out of its box. I know that the buyer of the 3939 lives quite a distance away and is fairly elderly, therefore that watch was going to be shipped via B...