FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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Greetings (and a few 5131-5089 pics)
Dear PuristS,
I've been reading this really interesting --- and instructive --- site for quite a while now, so today I finally decided it's time to join and say Hi to all
With my first post let me just share with you a few pics of the two pieces I currently love the most of my (small) watch collection, all purchased at Italian ADs: a 5131P (that I picked up last week), and a 5089G-020 from the anniversary. Hope you'll enjoy! (Please accept my apologies for the quality of the pictures taken with a phone.)
(Please accept my apologies for the quality of the pictures taken with a phone.) I began collecting watches essentially as a curiosity a little over ten years ago. After a few Rolexes, Panerais, etc., it's a few years now that I'm almost exclusively into Pateks --- and that I love this brand and its unique style more and more with every purchase!
I hope I'll be able to contribute more to this site, whenever I have a chance --- and to keep having fun and learning from everyone else!
I wish you all a great weekend.
Greetings (and a few 5131-5089 pics)
Dear PuristS, I've been reading this really interesting --- and instructive --- site for quite a while now, so today I finally decided it's time to join and say Hi to all With my first post let me just share with you a few pics of the two pieces I current...
Welcome Fab.....
.....a very warm welcome to you. Great that you will start to show us more of your collection and also share your thoughts. A fabulous enamel pair to start with. I have to say, that is one of the most tasteful handcrafts that I have seen. Must be lovely t...
Welcome!
What a wonderful first post. You have two gorgeous Pateks there. Hope we see lots more of them.
Warmest welcome!
And big congrats on your two beautiful Patek pieces. Looking forward reading more! Cheers D
Warm welcome here Fab. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this place a lot
Big congratulation for your first post but for your 5131 too you just received. I have to confess that I’m glad to see this 5089 and its extraordinary dial with a lake I know very well 😊 Maybe the first time I see this watch here. A true jewel. Thank you ...
Thanks again to Everyone, I appreciate it:-) Indeed, I believe I almost never found pictures of (other) 5089G-020's on the web...
the only exception I was able to spot on this site was a while ago, in this post: www.watchprosite.com I was glad to learn that they are (or were) keeping one piece at the Salon, though I'm sure at least a few others are in collectors' hands. It w...
welcome to the forum. You have some very elegant pieces in your collection.
A lot of us here are also around the ten year mark in our collection. And yes many have Rolex in the collection because it is a essential part of the journey. I am big Rolex fan also but I could not resist the charm of the 5980. I am sure my Patek collect...
Thanks:-) I honestly feel I was above all lucky in being selected for the 5131P...
While I bought nearly all of my watches over the years at the retailer that got me the 5089 (and earlier a 5711 steel, etc.), the 5131P has been my very first purchase at this other AD in a different town. This was indeed unexpected to me; all other ADs t...
Welcome and what an excellent entrance 😏
Two beautiful watch you have there. Congrats 🎊
Absolutely stunning sailing boat!
Welcome! Fantastic pair you show us. Looking forward to read you more! Best Blomman
Wonderful timepieces the world time platinum with the cloisone dial , perfect.
Really a winner. And your Calatrava featuring lake Geneve also a masterpiece of art. High horology i should say. Thanks for sharing your joy. Welcome and cheers! Geross.
Thanks for joining
Great first post, these are two beautiful dials. Quite rare to see live shots from an owner.
These are truly spectacular pieces!!
The quality of these two watches more than makes up for what you termed “small” watch collection. I am curious as to how your collection will evolve. Welcome. 👍
Thanks again to All:-) I'm also curious as to what I'll be able to find next. Something I realized I like a lot...
which I'm sure is quite common among collectors, is also the whole process of *searching* for the next watch. Being able to acquire a particular piece after a phase of "courtship" (when we are lucky! , makes me enjoy it a lot more. Before looking around m...
I can see you are a special collector!
Welcome to this site and wishing you many hours of enjoyment! I salute you for getting the allocation of these very special pieces. And having a small collection is fine (I have two watches!) - it is the quality that matters and you have the best of the b...
great watches, great pictures, and a hearty welcome!
looking forward to seeing many more. TM
A warm welcome, especially for a ...
fellow collector of rare handcraft pieces ! Huge huge congrats for getting these watches ! These special dials are really magical and alluring. Enjoy them often ! Cheers, Gordon p.s. My enamel 5131 and 5089 say hi ! If you are interested, these are my pos...
Dear Gordon, thanks a lot for the warm welcome... I'm also truly in love with these PP rare handcraft masterpieces...
though I'm currently at 2, so I'm not sure I can qualify as a serious collector yet... I have probably learnt more from your personal reviews than from all other readings on rare handcrafts combined, so I look forward to seeing which piece(s) you will be ...