Patek Philippe

Vacationing in New York City today and in the mens, (basement) section of Prada on 5th Ave., well known local rapper looks at my 5970G and says:  "Damn, that's a serious watch son."  illiciting Ho Ho HO type remarks from his entourage .. Too funny.    ..  also reminded me of a similar incident in LA 6 months ago at Fred Segal feet..  Kanye West noticeably oggling my 5136J ..  my wife saw said gawking and didn't recognize Kanye ... she thought he was going to rob me in the store .. ROFL.  

This vignette has emboldened me to encourage all others to post their favorite comment from strangers on their wrist-art, famous or not..  Please post!

While rolling dice at the Bellagio in Las Vegas...I looked over at a gentleman who walked up to the table next to me.  As he placed a wager on the "Come " I happened to see half of his  Ref. 2499j ( 3rd series )and I made comment as to its beauty and grandeur.  After which his comment was :" thank you I love your watch too! " I was wearing a Ref 5970G ...I love my watch but "reluctantly" offered to trade.  He just pulled his sleeve down and took full odds as I rolled my dice! 

when none other than Bill Clinton sent me a note from a shadowy table in the corner of my favorite French Bistro. before I could read the note, which offered me entre into the corridors of power in exchange for my fabulous timepieces, Oprah Winfrey sent me a bottle of Crystal... asking not to buy my watches, but only to look at them, privately... at her table... I had to decline... as the bikini model I was dining with began to yawn... signaling that it was time for our sauna...

You are quite the man!

Personally, I would have indulged Oprah Winfrey and let her look at the watches; especially since she had sent over the bottle of Cristal already.

I don't go for bikini models usually (and usually they don't go for me); and I'd be somewhat interested in Oprah Winfrey; as she is one of the few celebrities whom are sophisticated and have great philanthropist ideals. Very few celebrities on television gather my respect; Oprah Winfrey is one of them!

You must meet a lot of interesting people as you certainly keep your cool in front of Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton.

This is a great story! Please, tell me more about this French Bistro!

I am a regular at this particular French Bistro. Honestly, if i have told Clinton to stop pestering people once, I must have done it a hundred times. The guy just doesn't respect privacy.

Anyway, i was in this bistro once before when none other than the Pope popped in. Not a lot of people know this, but he is really partial to Coq au Vin. What was really surprising was that he had Pamela Anderson on his arm. Now, i was shocked because normally he goes for the red-heads. Still, what was also quite a surprise was that Pammy was sporting a 5130P. Again, i was surprised but I guess a lot of women like men's watches. OK, she had had teh strap changed to pink, but that blue-dial/pink strap combo really worked.

She noticed that I was also wearing a 5130P so came up to my table rather boldly and offered to buy me dinner. Again, i was shocked. I mean, she had walked in with the Pope. Pretty rude to swap so quickly. Besides, I was already with Miss Johansson and her sister, so had to turn Pammy down.

This whole set of events was almost the weirdest thing that happened to me on Pateks. But not as weird as teh time that the Swedish women's volleyball team asked me to join them in the jacuzzi...but thats another story.

 

I must lead a boring life. As I was walking through a Patek exhibition the V.P. of Patek Philippe, Mr. Thierry Stern noticed my 3970EP and we shook hands and spoke about Pateks for a few minutes. This of course is not as amazing as meeting with Oprah, Bill, Pam, and the Pope, like you other guys. Well, some guys just have all the luck.

giggle-giggle....

Even by workers in watch stores.

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"Oh no, it's definitely not a Mont Blanc, but I like it to
wear it while I save up to get a Mont Blanc watch.
I've been saving $20 every month, so in 8 years I'll
have the $2,000 I need to buy a Mont Blanc. Then my
life will be complete."
Eric von Schonberg

Not from me but I thought it was kind of funny. One of my friend own a beautiful 5980 a guy in bar tells him "great Patek but it is a fake aquanaut you have on your wrist..."

wearing Rolex's notice a patek but think that they have a better watch!!! this has happened to me many times especially from my friends....and then they ask me how much did your watch cost....I feel like slapping them!!

but I don't get angry at all. Instead, I'd praise how lucky they are to own their "beautiful" Rolexes. I just don't want to hurt their feelings.

I was once wearing my Patek 3970 and complimented someone on his
Rolex, a submariner. He suggested that if I appreciate fine
timepieces maybe it's time I consider buying a nice watch.
I couldn't help myself and burst into laughter, and the poor guy
didn't seem to know what was so funny. I never did explain to
him what was so funny.

The only Rolex I've ever owned is a replica Rolex. Note that
I say "owned" and not "own". It is also the only watch that has ever
been stolen from me (a loss of $50). I have no desire ever to
own any real Rolex.
Eric von Schonberg

"Don't you just hate it when guys wearing Rolex's notice a but think that they have a better watch!!!"

No I buy watches for my own amusement and joy and REALLY could care less than what others
think about my watch or 'their watch' (regardless of what what they wear).
....and I never understood why other people get bothered by this unless they really
bough the watch for some sort of status or to impress others (or if they are completely insecure).

is that to stereotype?... a black man looks (gawks) at your beautiful watch and automatically it implies a risk of being robbed? luckily it turned out to be kanye (in the story....or less).  

perhaps you should rephrase what you said unless you really meant in coded language that black men are dangerous, threatening and thieves.. 

quite uncomfortable

Did I miss something? I'm guessing Kanye West is black (which I did not know prior to your post). YOURS is the stereotypical post because it was clear in nothing but time's post that his wife thought someone might rob him simply because they were "oggling his 5136J .." Who said anything about a "black man"? Perhaps his wife fears rappers? Or Kanye is a watch enthusiast? (both categories come in all colors and creeds)

I didn't infer ANY RACIAL aspect to his message (titled Best Compliment From a Stranger) whatsoever - until you left your post - which is the really the one that should be classified as "quite uncomfortable",  IMHO. 

This message has been edited by sjc on 2009-06-10 09:22:37

i am certain that 'nothing but time' can advocate for himself..as my message was not addressed to you....thank you

Hi,

And I know quite a few white men that I would not want to look too closely at my watch! 

Subject closed please!

Cheers

Dje

except for my Urwerk. That gets noticed by everyone and they all want to know if its the latest kenneth cole, for fossil.

I normally just say yes.

nt

and honor his orders to close your racially motivated subject thread.....

Dje: agreed, there was no mention, and I'm sorry for my temporary digression used to point that out. In the future, I will not reply to those "kinds" of posts.

sjc

again you were not invited to respond so there is no need to get all flustered and bothered\ - you defer but i prefer to make a choice.\\

 

that my wife isn't black?.. And who cares if Kanye is black?.. he's wearing street looking duds, looked like a bum and he's oggling a watch.  Had I said Michael Rappaport was was oggling my watch you surely wouldn't care because he is a street looking irish tough guy..  and that would be racially acceptable .. somehow?  

How many freudians does it take to change a light bulb?  One to turn the bulb and one to hold my penis -- I mean my mother -- I mean the ladder ..    Point made?  

This message has been edited by nothing but time on 2009-06-10 20:14:44

do you know my race? how do you know that i am not black?

This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-06-10 23:50:35