The most important watch in my life
Ok guys- bear with me as there is a bit of a story to the two watches. The Patek is a 5135. I gave this to my father for his 70th birthday years ago. It was the most expensive watch I had ever purchased and the best watch I ever purchased. I gave it to hi...
Your sharing brought to life the meaning of family bond....
.... And how horology binds it even further. Both the Patek and the Rolex would have such a significance in your memories. Your family is blessed! Kudos to your thoughtfulness and generosity in first gifting the Patek to your father, and now to your broth...
Great story!!!
I was thinking about that very same Patek today. I absolutely love the shape. It is definitely one to chase down...
What a difference with me
My brother took his Baume and Mercier back. That is a long time ago. I got a Baume and Mercier myself. I gave my father a watch i dislike. We have no culture about status symbols. We are more art related persons. Giving my father a Rolex, he would refuse ...
Thanks for sharing such a touching family story !
Glad that your father was able to enjoy the 5135 from you for years ! Now it is time for your brother to look after it for the next generation. Great to hear horological passion within the family. Is your father eying one of your pilots 👩✈️ 👨✈️?? ...
That was the first Patek I ever held
First time I held a Patek was that exact model I never knew the kind of quality they were. To this day I’ve never held any luxury watch like that Patek. Only watches that comes close are Rolex and Citizen’s Campanola line of watches.
Glad to see those get some love
I was blown away by the fit and finish of those Campanola’s. I never knew there were handmade Quartz watches before I held one back in 2010? I do recall years ago the website had this configuration set up for the buyer to create his or hers own Campanola ...
What a story !
really enjoyed reading and it resonated with the Patek motto. As already mentioned in another post, it is not so much about the watch but rather the depth of the relationship. It is so heartwarming to say the least.
