Breathtaking!

Jan 21, 2018,13:19 PM
 

Huge, huge congrats, Gordon! You must be in a state of perpetual dream - this coming so soon after your Rousseau induced coma  smile

I'm curious that you find this watch more discreet than your other enamel WTs. The colors are more earthy, but they seem pretty vibrant as well. And that bracelet/case - you can almost feel the weight and substance from the pictures alone (great pics, btw). The overall effect seems more blingy and powerful. Your description of 'icy', that other name for diamonds, is not far off. Hope I get the chance to see it real soon. Wear it in good health!



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Dear All, What a year 2017 has been ! The song "All I Have To Do is Dream" from the Everly Brothers describes 2017 well for me !

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-10:15
First half ended with "The Dream" \'s enamel Rousseau Lion in a hot jungle, whereas, due to a PuristS friend with his wise suggestions and the support of the friendly staff at my AD, the second half is ending with the "ice cold enamel polar map" Dream com...  

Awesome πŸ‘πŸ» Huge huge congratulations 🎊 Gordon! [nt]

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : December 30th, 2017-10:21
You have some very desirable Pateks πŸ‘πŸ»

Thank you Raymond for your kind words !

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-10:43
You have some superb pieces from the New York Grand Exhibition for you and your wife ! Cheers, Gordon

Hi Nicolas, Thank you for your note ! I did...

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-10:57
receive it and am now a proud owner ! Please come to visit and read the tea leaves at Mandarin Oriental & take some magical photos of the 5131P with your white box ! Cheers, Gordon

Amazing addition G!

 
 By: keks : December 30th, 2017-11:29
Looking forward to some nice side by side shots with the G! Are the pin holes located further down the lugs as well to accommodate the bracelet? If so perhaps order a strap that compensates for this to reduce the open space. Enjoy and once again huge cong... 

Hi keks, thanks for your reply ! Will send side by side...

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-11:37
photos of the G and P in the new year so that a better comparison can be made. I will also revert on the location of the pin holes. Thank you for the suggestion. Cheers, Gordon

Hi Keks, it might take a while because I need to get ...

 
 By: GLau : January 10th, 2018-10:01
5131G front the safe first !

Hi Alkiro, thank you for constant kind words and encouragement !

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-11:42
I am simply a big fan of enamel and rare handcraft dials, and not an enamel expert ! An enamel slave perhaps ???!! Cheers, Gordon

That sure looks great. Congratulations. Definitely a wt to treasure , heirloom.

 
 By: geross : December 30th, 2017-11:54
And im sure the heft feels great. I feel this is the ultimate world time. Cheers my friend , just in time for New Year 2018. Geross.

Hi Geross, you said it well with "JIT" !

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-12:13
"Just in time" now has a whole new meaning to me ! Cheers, Gordon

Wonderful post!

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : December 30th, 2017-11:58
You have, arguably the best moonphase, and now, arguably the best worldtimer. Perhaps a family shot for the coming New Year?

Hi "K...U" , a great idea that you gave me !

 
 By: GLau : December 30th, 2017-12:17
Adding the 5575 in the mix is a photo that I must take! Cheers, Gordon

Hi Gordon, massive congratulations.

 
 By: Pretty Boy : December 30th, 2017-13:24
What did you do? Santa ended up in the wrong place if you ask me. Enjoy that stunning piece. At my end, the wait continues. Did you size the bracelet? Looks too large in the first pic. Have a great 2018. Best, Volker

Hi Volker, thank you ! I was not a good boy but not a naughty boy. So either Santa got...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-08:55
drunk & came to Asia instead of Europe, or Mrs. Santa liked to give presents to boys/men that are neither good nor naughty & ordered Santa to give the 5131P to me ! Yes, need to size bracelet properly after testing whether blue strap works better. I am lo... 

Thank you for the β€œdeep” writeup and comparison

 
 By: Cchris : December 30th, 2017-15:25
Very Interesting read! I also wish you all the best for new year! enjoy this beauty in good health!

HI Cchris, you are welcome and thank you for your kind words !

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-08:58
Happy New Year to you and your family. Cheers, Gordon

Many Congratulations!!!

 
 By: avatarian74 : December 30th, 2017-15:54
Wow, what a "cool" piece it is, the ultimate World Time in my opinion, presented in Platinum (the noblest metal) and enamelled dial of the "Top of the World". Kudos Gordon!

Thanks avatarian74 ! yes, the 5131P is a ...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:01
"cool and icy" reference ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats again Gordon for such a prized acquisition

 
 By: beerstyle : December 30th, 2017-17:23
and great meeting up with u a few days ago in Singapore. Hope to catch up again in 2018 man. Happy New Year!!! cheers, Winston

Hi Winston, The GTG was fun ! Thanks for your...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:04
kind comments ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats Gordon!

 
 By: Dufourism : December 30th, 2017-17:39
Looks great on the wrist! I could feel that the watch was yearning to caress some flesh, especially its owner's... LOL

Thanks dufourism for the funny comments ! Perhaps I ...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:12
yearn more to wear the "Arctic" watch than the watch yearns to caress my flesh. LOL ! Cheers, Gordon

Gordon! Holy cow!

 
 By: Esharp : December 30th, 2017-18:51
Congratulations...this is a crowning achievement and, indeed, marks you here as our Enamel King, IMHO. The first two links of the bracelet look elongated - there appears to be a gap between bracelet and watch. This is intriguing and I think the only way f... 

Hi E, Enamel King I am NOT ! IMO, I am an...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:16
enamel slave ! :-( GTG anytime with you. No need to use sleepless night as the reason for a GTG ! Buy me drinks and you may "molest" my "Arctic" watch. :-p Cheers, Gordon

Slave or king, you're still the man

 
 By: Esharp : December 31st, 2017-22:09
Ok, drinks are on me! Looking forward to it...and HNY! Best E.

Congratulations!

 
 By: Mean Solar Time : December 30th, 2017-19:30
Glad you like the heft of the watch. It really is a nice one to wear. You know you have it on!

Thanks Mean Solar Time ! When I wear the "Arctic" watch, my whole...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:17
body can feel it ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon

Congratulations Gordon !

 
 By: Time to watch : December 30th, 2017-19:52
I hope you enjoy this special piece in good health always! And I pray 2018 brings you more enamel joy ! Sincerely H.

Mega congrats Gordon!!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : December 30th, 2017-20:26
what a fantastic way to end 2017. enjoy her in great health & wish you and your family all the best for 2018 cheers

Thanks Watcholic_id for your kind words ! Santa really delivered for 2017, but I need Santa to...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:26
stop such kindness because I will have no more body parts to sell ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats on the P it's a lovely watch

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : December 30th, 2017-21:41
I am hoping to join the club this year but the G will always be my favourite!!!

Thank you Karlstumke ! May 2018 brings you...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:27
the 5131P ASAP ! Please visit hot & humid Asia for our "Winter" watch GTG ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats Gordon. PP is the one that sets the mark for world timers. A beautiful piece. The dial is an artwork in and of itself. Clearly you have a fantastic. Eye for the art in horology.

 
 By: Mitch K : December 30th, 2017-21:52
The work timer by PP is a dream piece. It is the one to get as a representative of the brand and the world timer.

Bring it on buddy!!! [nt]

 
 By: Mitch K : December 31st, 2017-12:21

Huge congrats, Gordan.

 
 By: joenghenry : December 30th, 2017-23:38
Yours 5131P is one of the prettiest samples that I have seen from the internet. The white enamel is clean and crispy. That's a perfect conclusion of the 5131 series. Best, Henry

Hi Henry, Thank you for pointing out that the enamel work is really well done. I did not...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:34
notice the white enamel was "clean and crispy". I was just happy to have gotten an allocation ! Let me know when we could have a GTG to have a comparison of your R with my G and P. Cheers, Gordon

Congratulations Gordon!

 
 By: dr.kol : December 31st, 2017-00:05
Move to the north! The dial of your 5131P becomes much more meaningful. Best from the north, Kari

Hi Kari, I understand your logic for me to move to the North ! I really do ! On the other hand, I need this "Arctic" watch to keep me...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:39
"cool" (as in both temperature and style) in hot & humid Asia. Hence, 5131P is meaningful to Asian owners ! Looking forward to your post about your 5131P. Cheers, Gordon

For the couple of coming years,

 
 By: dr.kol : December 31st, 2017-15:45
I will be surfing between SEA and Europe. Perhaps 5131P will keep me cool in Singapore. At least it will remind me about the part of the world I belong. Best, Kari

Well Kari, for the next couple years, our "Arctic" babies and us must...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-16:05
have GTGs with lots of ice cold beer to stay cool ! Cheers, Gordon

Great idea! Lapland would be a good place -

 
 By: dr.kol : December 31st, 2017-23:59
beer kept outside is always cold but about 6 months frozen. Best, Kari

Very nice Christmas gift.

 
 By: watch-fan : December 31st, 2017-00:15
I would ask my AD to put Dec 25 on my warranty paper if it is possible. Welcome to 5131/P club. How do you shot this photo? ...  

Hi watch-fan, thank you for your warm welcome to the club ! The secret to this photo can be revealed...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:45
when we have a GTG ! LOL ! Seriously though, it was really simple. I took this pic by putting a Patek loupe in front of the iPhone camera. Please share your new photos now with this method. Cheers, Gordon

Congrats Gordon!

 
 By: Horologically_minded : December 31st, 2017-00:26
A hefty piece with a killer dial! Huat ah! J

Hi J, thanks for your comment, and BTW this "hefty piece with a killer dial" can be used as a...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:47
weapon to kill because of its heavy weight ! LOL ! Cheers, Gordon

Hi frode, May the New Year enable you to...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:48
receive your 5131P ASAP ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats Gordon.

 
 By: Mr. M : December 31st, 2017-05:16
Remember to give right and left hands equal wrist time, so your arms will stay same lenght. Regards M

Hi Mr. M, thanks for the reminder ! Since I am right-handed, I need to...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:51
wear this work-out weight on my left first to build up muscles to the level of my right ! Cheers, Gordon

Many thanks patekova for your kind comments ! Wearing and enjoying this "Arctic" watch forever is ...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:53
not long enough ! If you are pursuing this piece, I wish that you can get it in January 1st 2018 ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats on the5131p, it is stunning.

 
 By: RussW : December 31st, 2017-07:42
I would keep it on the bracelet, but of course it is nice to have the option to change it.

Hi RussW, yes, the bracelet is great because of its...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-09:56
heft ! I need to find out first if this watch can take on a strap. Perhaps strap may match dial colors better. Only time will time and I will revert. Cheers, Gordon

Worldtimer enamel

 
 By: Vwong : December 31st, 2017-15:32
Truly a great piece and the best of the best. Congrats Gordon ! Happy new year !

Thanks Vwong ! I am most fortunate and lucky ...

 
 By: GLau : December 31st, 2017-15:54
to end 2017 with this "Arctic" ice cold piece for wear in hot Asia ! Cheers, Gordon

Congrats are in order

 
 By: benzng : January 1st, 2018-21:34
Hi Gordon, what a wonderful year for you. They say part of the experience in acquiring a rare watch like yours is in the hunt. Now that you manage to "catch" the watch then its time for you to enjoy it. I can't wait to see this in the flesh, set it now to... 

Hi Benz, yes, the hunt is the best part and

 
 By: GLau : January 2nd, 2018-07:45
having the target on the wrist is the "best" best part ! My 5131P is awaiting your inspection. Cheers, Gordon

I am pleased for you Gordon!

 
 By: sham1 : January 2nd, 2018-08:18
If the 5131P came as a piece unique, I would have wanted you to have it because I know how passionate you are about enamel pieces and world timers. And this to me is the best 5131 of the lot - the 5575 is still to me the best looking world timer.

Hi sham, thank you for your kind words ! My view, true to a certain extent, is that my 5131P...

 
 By: GLau : January 2nd, 2018-08:57
is a piece unique because each enamel dial differs slightly or quite a bit ! Perhaps I am fooling myself with this thinking but what the heck, I have been living in "The Dream" since the Rousseau Lion and now with the 5131P, I am unable to wake up from th... 

May your enamel dream never end!!

 
 By: sham1 : January 2nd, 2018-09:01
You have one pretty collection Gordon which will also be an amazing investment!!!

Thanks Sham for your well wishes ! I actually need to...

 
 By: GLau : January 3rd, 2018-07:07
wake up, otherwise I will continue selling my organs to fund the enamel dreams ! :-( Cheers, Gordon

Congrats G.

 
 By: Conkers : January 6th, 2018-18:14
And good to see you during the year. Hopefully we can catch up again after my trip to SIHH.

Thanks Conkers and have fun in SIHH !

 
 By: GLau : January 7th, 2018-15:20
Yes, let's catch up soon after your watch tour. Cheers, Gordon

you must be VERY happy [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : January 8th, 2018-05:39

Actually Baron, I am not VERY happy because I am...

 
 By: GLau : January 8th, 2018-06:54
EXTREMELY VERY happy ! Literally I feel like I am still dreaming and need to pinch myself now and then to ensure I do hve the 5131P Hope to see your wrist shots soon !

Congrats!!

 
 By: KC_HK : January 16th, 2018-06:30
wish you a better Patek year for 2018!! Wear them in great health! Keith

Thanks Keith! 5131 GTG soon ?

 
 By: GLau : January 17th, 2018-08:49
Please invite other owners to join. Cheers, Gordon

Breathtaking!

 
 By: alwoo888 : January 21st, 2018-13:19
Huge, huge congrats, Gordon! You must be in a state of perpetual dream - this coming so soon after your Rousseau induced coma I'm curious that you find this watch more discreet than your other enamel WTs. The colors are more earthy, but they seem pretty v...