Patek Philippe

It took some time to get the stainless steel PP buckle and even longer to get the textile strap ( originally from the amazing 5373p). I am enjoying this combo for the 5960/1A. Not that I dislike the SS bracelet at all. What do you think? ...  

Fantastic watch, well paired with the strap...well done!!

Have a great week end!

What I love on this reference is the framed apertures for all the calendar functions

The black frames on this model are so cool.

Is the strap blue or black?

It’s black calf skin with textile texture. ...  

I have the black dial version. I think I need to order this strap as well. Mange tak!

What I dislike about bracelet pieces is that when switching to a strap it leaves a bit of a gap between the case and strap…I can’t stand the gap showing my wrist, but it looks fine when I see on others. It’s probably just in my head.

I don’t think there is a bigger gap than with the strap born 5960s is there? ...  

but when I zoom in as best I can, it does indeed look like the shot above, which is perfect.👌🏽 Thank you for clarifying this point, because the steel 5960 has been on my list ever since I sold my platinum (all black) version. But the bracelet held me back... 

Hard to get that buckle. It comes from the PP weekly calendar with the hand writing. It’s now ready for the Nico 5960 strap too. Just need to order it in 20/16. Macedo offered me one but it was 20/18.

Lovely combo, and I specially like that you found a Patek buckle to round it up 👌🏻

Yes that hunt for a stainless steel buckle. Part of the joy when it all comes together. As for the soft spot, same here. I knew from friends how different it would be with a strap when I got it. But wow! did it blow up all my expectations. From fantastic ... 

I'm very glad that you're happy with the result of your project 👌🏻

do you like it ?

I think it’s dead gorgeous! Really surprised on how well it turned out. Like pushing a magic button for that 1A reference.

Wear it in good health!

One of the early members spent a good effort to custom made a strap like this, but like carbon fiber style, it was amazing but yours is perfect as well. Congrats.

Do you think you can locate these pictures clueless?

www.watchprosite.com If not, just search here in the magnifying glass for 5960/1a or and you can see past posts.

6 years! How time passes. Good we enjoy measuring it in the best possible way.

Well deserved pin buckle as well! Enjoy this wonderful piece!!

As far as I recall you have one too. A true WPS piece isn’t it?

Very much a WPS piece!!

Never liked the bracelet but this 🔝

I might also use it in my 5212, it also has some red accents, albeit very small ones. It’s interesting, I couldn’t find any calf skin straps with textile texture in the internets, wonder why other producers are not producing this kind of straps, they look... 

Patek also did one as the extra strap for 5326G with grey stitching. ...  

Like the others say, that's how it should be from factory. Amazing.

I much prefer this look to the bracelet. Plus you can always switch back.

From a winter drive today- cars are just perfect photo studios! ...