Patek Philippe

Recently two gentlemen collectors each purchased one timepiece - the Patek Philippe References 5970P and 5016R. Here is what transpired in a Patek Philippe boutique. 

 

Earlier visitors to the boutique include the Sterns

This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-08-22 06:44:00

The owner of this watch already owned the 5970G but he was so enamoured by the platinum version he now has two variants of the same model. This is apparently one of the last 5970 produced. Even though the watches are nearly identical, both are very different in style. The 5970G is notably more legible than the platinum version in low light environments. 

This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-08-22 06:42:37

After looking at the pictures numerous times, I can't help but to say that the 5970P looks a lot more modern than the 5970G.
Both beautiful but really a total different vibe. One modern and one more classic feel. Perfect duo.
As for the 5016, it's just a piece that I don't think there's any watch can match. It's just simply superb.
I use to tell a close friend that my preference is 5078P.......now I must say that it is probably shifted to 5016R.
I think for such a watch, it's so handsome and 'busy' that it's very difficult to get tired of it.
You are so fortunate to have played with it ...I'm so jealous
*CL

This is the Patek Philippe Reference 5016R - minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon.

The watch is accompanied by a large leather folder, as are all Patek Philippe grande complication watches.

 

Setting the watch takes a couple of minutes...

 

The sound and movement finish are incredible. Notice the rounded, polished spokes of the fourth wheel that turns the tourbillon. There are few other firms around today which make watches finished to this standard, and probably no other company that makes minute repeaters that consistently sound good. 

 

 

The watch is so incredible everyone has to try it on.

This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-08-22 06:54:54

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First: many, many thanks for this brilliant post!

Pictures from the 5016R are always very much appreciated.

And they are not blur at all, very nicely taken, actually.

The same with your Lange Homage post!

 

But how come that a 5016R is sold with its own booklet, huge case but without a watch winder?

Still it is the top noch watch from PP, and as someone mentioned already here: the owner applies sophistication on his skin with this purchase.

I very much like the HUGE crown! Wished other watches would "dare" to have also big crowns as it gives them a touch of nostalgia, a touch of authenticity.

 

The inevitable thickness altough could be in issue in terms of wearability, but the small diameter makes it all relative again, I suppose.

 

Anyhow: a collectors gem!

 

Regards

 

Moritz

 

Although the watch is small, it has presence on the wrist due to the contrast of the rose gold and black dial, as well as its thickness.

- SJX

Would like to see one also in the flesh, but I do not know if they are shown on request in the PP boutiques, if they have them in "stock", of course.


Many thanks again

Regards

Moritz

nt

And so the purchases were concluded....

and followed by a celebratory dinner at Morton's of Chicago which also doubled a a test venue for the repeater. The restaurant was noisy but the repeater was clearly audible from across the table so it passed. Morton's was also dimly lit, hence the noisy photos of a noisy watch. The legibility of the 5970G against the 5970P is readily obvious here as well. 

 

Congratulations to the two lucky gentlemen!

- SJX

This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-08-22 06:47:37

Also from me. What a "session" with some (I assume) friends and those beauties. Even better a nice dinner to celebrate

The Ref. 5016 is such a marvel and the size 36,8mm is just perfect.

Thanks for sharing SJX.

Oliver

posts here on Patek Philippe forum!!

As I was looking through the pictures, I was vicariously living through the new owners of these magnificent watches.

I am surprised that the 5016 does not come with a manual winding box. I remember Orbita (Sempre?) creating a manual winder for another PP collector.

How long did the new owner of the 5016 have to wait between approval of his application and delivery of this magnificent watch? (nice 5980 in the picture too!)

to the obviously happy owners.....

Both are marvels but 5016 is quite special.....
And the sound is marvelous.....

Thank you for sharing....

Cheers

Currently one of the best posts in this forum! A great report on a minuscule insight into a very exciting and happy occasion for a new grail owner.

nt

very nice and congrats to the owners.  Now if I only dreamt about watches .... and less blur pics would help....   Thanks for the write-up JX.

This message has been edited by SJX on 2010-08-23 04:43:53

Still a tad grainy but it'll do... LOL.    For those who are not aware we actually know each other in the real world, they may think there could be trouble on the horizon... All's cool and good here folks.

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To remove the original serial number.

- SJX

It is a beauty - both the watch and the pictures you took.  Only if I have tons of $ ...

Thanks for sharing.

W

congrats to the two lucky guy, and the "reporter" who went along!!

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great post...and of course...GREAT pieces...

wow...brings a smile to my morning...

And to think I was only a handful of miles from these gems!

Thanks for the pictoral report.

J

thank you very much for sharing!!

And of course, an automatic watch-winder is available for manual wind watches, but I don't think I would want my 5016 constantly under tension in a winder...

 

I am drooling on my keyboard! Those are two of the hottest watches!! Amazing!