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Just Received My First Patek Philippe
Greetings All- Since starting my watch collecting hobby/obsession/etc in 2000, I learned that Patek Philippe is the best watch manufacture; in terms of movement quality, finishing, etc (I know some may say that other companies are arguably in that league too...). I aspired over my years of collecting to one day own such a fine timepiece. My watch collecting hobby has taken a recent turn towards smaller watches by today's standards (under 38mm) since my wrist is small and 38mm+ frequently looks disproportionately large. I also came to the conclusion that there is no point in owning a watch that does not receive adequate wrist time. So I sold a few pieces to acquire this piece. A Patek Philippe 3800. Quite an incredible day. I took a few shots of the watch in a Ferrari Enzo that I had the pleasure of riding in yesterday morning. The best with the best?? Enjoy!
Congrats for your Nautilus !
A first Patek is always special.
Well, a second one also.
Fr.Xavier
Well, a second one also.
Fr.Xavier
Congrats to your 3800/1A
What year is it? MIne is from 1983. It is a bit small for my wrist, so I added a 3711/1G, but still have the 3800.
I wanted to add some pics
Here they come
How was the Enzo? I happen to own a 456M GTA and would be curious to learn about he driving qualities of a pure racing car. PM me if this is off topic.
Best regards
Eric09
Great picture!
Great pictures, Eric09!! How large is your 3711? I have the certificate from Patek and it states 1990. I believe my 3800 is 37mm but that may be with the extended 'wings' or porthole sides?
The Enzo is absolutely incredible. The car was surprisingly comfortable but I guess that is all relative when I expect exposed carbon fibre seats and an awkward seating position. I mostly had to shout out the driving directions over the sound of the engine. Analog temperature control, no radio, no power windows (just a crank) but the car is meant for racing in a street-legal environment. Ground clearance is a real issue especially on smaller country roads and although the car does have a nose-rising feature for ground clearance, the car lowers down above 18mph. The owner drives the car qutie a bit and it has a few bumps and bruises on the back and especially on the carbon fibre perpendicular wings below the exhaust. Acceleration is mind numbing (not boredom but like your brain is compressed to the back of your skull and your body goes numb in exhiliration) fast and literally feels and sounds like a roller coaster on the road. You can hear the car responding to tight turns and during long stretches you are literally pressed against hte back of your seat. A great experience although visibilty is not exactly available. granted what do you need to see behind you?? what can catch you on the road?? hahahaha
The Enzo is absolutely incredible. The car was surprisingly comfortable but I guess that is all relative when I expect exposed carbon fibre seats and an awkward seating position. I mostly had to shout out the driving directions over the sound of the engine. Analog temperature control, no radio, no power windows (just a crank) but the car is meant for racing in a street-legal environment. Ground clearance is a real issue especially on smaller country roads and although the car does have a nose-rising feature for ground clearance, the car lowers down above 18mph. The owner drives the car qutie a bit and it has a few bumps and bruises on the back and especially on the carbon fibre perpendicular wings below the exhaust. Acceleration is mind numbing (not boredom but like your brain is compressed to the back of your skull and your body goes numb in exhiliration) fast and literally feels and sounds like a roller coaster on the road. You can hear the car responding to tight turns and during long stretches you are literally pressed against hte back of your seat. A great experience although visibilty is not exactly available. granted what do you need to see behind you?? what can catch you on the road?? hahahaha
Nice watch!
That's a nice watch! Enjoy! Looks good in the Enzo too, I haven't been in an Enzo that moved very much and I've only been in a completely stationary FXX. Your friend sure is nice to take you for a ride.
great experience!
In order to get that ride, I had to navigate the route. Not a bad trade-off, considering we were following a Ferrari Daytona and Porsche GT3 with a few Lambos, and other Ferraris and Porsche behind us!!!