Patek Philippe

Thanks to the many posts on 5217-1A, I decided to acquire my first Patek from my local AD.

It is fresh from the box and wraps.  Was so excited that I took the wrist shot, forgeting that the date and time setting is not done yet. 

It fits my (small) wrist very well, with comfortable bracelet to match.

 

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Which can only be appreicated in the metal.

Once you see one in he metal, you're done.

Enjoy!

Best,

Nicolas.

Having seen and felt it, I can understand why it has so many fans. 

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My regular AD rep knew I was looking for an elegant sports watch and just received this piece.  She gave me a ring and the rest was history.  So in a way this piece was waiting for me, instead of I waiting for it. 

It's one of those time that probably most of us experienced, when we are looking for it, it is always so difficult.  But when we aren't the prefect piece for us just appears, which happened to me in the case of my Zenith Ultra Thin (limited edition) and Franck Muller Liberty.

Cheers!

and as they say,the watch seeks you out and it's like a match made in heaven!

cheers

F

Now that is the way to start the year. Congratulatuions on a great catch.

Best regards,

 

George

magnificent watch, congrats!

Any chance of some pics of the reverse side?

Enjoy it....

Cheers

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what a way to start the year! Congratulations, Andreas

looks great on your wrist!

J

so much response from all.  Thanks.  Will wear it and give my view about it in due course and try to provide a couple of decent shots of the movement.  The transparent caseback is one of the reasons I'm attracted to the watch. 

Cheers!

One of my favorite Pateks.

Aloha,

Bob

very good choice

What a great piece to start your Patek collection with.

And of course the New Year.

Lovely watch and looks great on you.

Best,
Goh

quite a few post by fellow PP owners the problems/ defects with their new watches (some just out from factory pack, like mine).  Will be closely monitoring mine.

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Great to be able to appreciate the movement with the see through case back. 

Happy to report that there is no issue with the power reserve despite its mini rotor.

In all, like many 5712 owners have stated, it's a great watch that I can wear for any occasions.

 

 

Do not get me wrong: I like all Nautilus watches very, very much !

But the way that they are presented in the PP boutiques and also at some ADs ( with this "dark" light on the watches, that cover the watch with a very tempting shade ) makes them look a bit threatening.

Do you know this guy ? :

Fantomas, a guy that comes to my mind always I see a Nautilus.

Bizzare !

Congratulations to you !

A great watch

Regards

Moritz

to show how thin it is, despite its complication. 

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Looks good under a sleeve and suit...can't do tht with a ROO or a VC OS.

Best,

Horo

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I didn't encounter any issue with its power reserve despite the mini (gold) rotor.  I've read some comments/ concerns that the mini rotor didn't seem to work well.  Wore it for 8 hours today.  The power reserve moved from 12 to just above 36 hours.  That's good enough for me.