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Finally, a nice Hand Wind Center Sweep Gem!
I asked many and learned the hard truth how and why Patek doesn't make a simple and elegant Hand Wind piece with a center sweep no more and I thought my only alternative is the Richard Lange, a watch I very much would like get if the case is a tad smaller for a dresser.
This message has been edited by Mech on 2012-03-14 04:00:18
For the longest time, my all time favourite 5050p eluded me, it's a center sweep, but it's an automatic, nevermind it's a PC.
I started to look at Patek Vintage peices, particularly the 27sc, perfect for me! But most have funny or concealed lugs, small cases (<35mm) and mostly in less than ideal aesthetic state. What do you expect of a Patek produced in the 60s/70s?
Until I came across this gem! You have to believe in fate, just when my WIS flame is fading away fast, it came calling! Wow, I'm falling in love all over again!
A oversized 36mm in prestine condition, a great running 27sc hand wind movement, and that beautiful center sweep! I didn't waste too much time before It became my 3rd Patek!
Its thin bezel actually worn bigger than its size, so slender and thin it just tucks itself snuggly under the sleeve, just like my 3940!
What do you think?
Enjoy
Mech.
Yes CL, charming it is!
It exudes that warm vintage feel. The ticking is pretty audible and I love that! To wind it and see the second hand moves, wonderful.
Mech.
beautiful
everything that one dress watch should look like, no date, with center sweeping second hand, simple beautiful
Totally agree, simple elegance!
No date to worry, wind it and set the time when I need to wear it. Freedom!
Mech.
Beautiful watch which is perfect on you.
Not an easy one to find. I know you'll love it.
Congratulations Mech..........
It's a beautiful looking piece. And probably the first manual wind with a second hand that I have seen.
Wear it with the best of health.
Regards
Tony
Thanks and It's ran for 50 hours!
I wound it full for 40 turns, this is amazing for a Vintage? I expected it run max 40 hours!
Anyone has a similar experience?
Mech.
beautiful...
pics and appreciate the story as well.
All the best,
OpC
PS... of the many watches I've sold... I'd have to say the RL platinum is in my top 3 of sellers remorse.
Hey, you ought to feel guilty about that, but
it went to a better home right?
cheers
Mech.
congrats
you surprised me as I thought you were done with Pateks. Anyway congrats on a nice vintage. Next time we meet, I'll wear my 5196 !
Never say never. I didn't know I could find a hand wind with
Center sweep second hand, now I do
thanks!
thanks!Thanks Sam, when are you taking a break on
PAM and move on to the dark side? It's dark, now my 3rd Patek and I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, just yet
I'm sort of moving towards hand wind with a nice center sweep second hand pieces now.
I have piece being delivered to me tomorrow, it's "Patek grade" from the East!!!! and naturally another Hand Wind Center sweeper. I'm all excited about it but I'm stuck here in Jakarta so it's a short painful wait nonetheless
Cheers
Mech.