You‘ve been on this journey for some time now

Jul 26, 2021,19:05 PM
 

Thanks for taking us with you in your decision process. I can only congratulate you on your decision! Seems like all this internal debating leads to great results smile

I wish you much pleasure with your catch. The 5205 is a true Patek, a classy watch that is as versatile as it is timeless.

Wear it on many beautiful occasions, Josh!

Daniel

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 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 26th, 2021-16:02
Hello! This is a brief follow up on my thread from April . I had been doing a lot of internal debating prior to April, and have done even more internal debating since then. I tend to obsess about things, and this decision has honestly been rather difficul...  

Wow

 
 By: cazalea : July 26th, 2021-16:33
I give you credit for persistence, and for ordering the watch. I added a picture to your story, for better visibility in our indexes. Cheers, Cazalea

I appreciate that Cazalea :).

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 27th, 2021-01:43

Thank you very much for adding the picture. It makes it much more pleasurable to read and much more informative.

 
 By: Costa (aka Connie) : July 27th, 2021-01:58
That is super moderating. I really appreciate it.

this is a good choice, the fumé dial is very discretely done

 
 By: VinnieD : July 26th, 2021-16:36
Enjoy the wait until delivery! You will not regret that one. I have a soft spot for the silver dial... maybe one day

Great choice on the 5205 ! This watch

 
 By: GLau : July 26th, 2021-16:45
ticks many boxes ! It is functional, has a clean dial, and has a killer blue dial color !!👍

Great story of your journey and beautiful watch! And for whatever it is worth or not, I think having 24 hour numbers around the moon phase register is a big positive,

 
 By: patekova : July 26th, 2021-16:48
not a negative. You get both the date and the very practical 24 hour function. For me not a whole lot of difference, from a practical standpoint, between a perpetual and an annual calendar. Plus you get a sweep seconds, unlike some perpetuals which have n... 

Thanks, Patekova!

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 27th, 2021-01:44
So, about the 24 hour subdial - it is only that the subdial is cut off at the 24 and located a bit too close to the center of the dial. But I may just be a lunatic.

Good point about the “cut off” but I still think the 24 dial is a major plus. And as far as “lunatic”, to quote Billy Joel from the song

 
 By: patekova : July 27th, 2021-10:58
“You May Be Right”: “but it just might be a lunatic you’re looking for ...”😊 We all look forward to wrist shots and an owner’s review after you spend some time with your beautiful new acquisition.

Thanks Josh for updating us on your thought process and on your first Patek acquisition -- and my sincere congrats on settling on a most sophisticated (and good-looking) reference!

 
 By: FabR : July 26th, 2021-16:53
Let me also congratulate you on deciding to purchase this watch from an AD -- especially since this is your first Patek, on top of the good reasons you mentioned, I'm sure it will feel great to enjoy the full "Patek experience" that only an authorized ret...  

I have never...

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 27th, 2021-01:45
Been a big fan of my AD, but I insisted on speaking with the manager / co-owner of the store, and it has completely changed my experience. He was very nice to deal with, and I can see myself having a good relationship. Very pleased I have gone this route.... 

Thank you amanico!

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 27th, 2021-01:45

You‘ve been on this journey for some time now

 
 By: mrds : July 26th, 2021-19:05
Thanks for taking us with you in your decision process. I can only congratulate you on your decision! Seems like all this internal debating leads to great results I wish you much pleasure with your catch. The 5205 is a true Patek, a classy watch that is a... 

Thanks a lot, Josh for the full story of your warring

 
 By: cayenne1200 : July 26th, 2021-20:16
I find it interesting to learn what other collectors are considering before buying a watch. And of course the 5205G is a great watch. Congrats!

Well done!

 
 By: Chromatic Fugue : July 26th, 2021-20:43
My favorite Patek annual calendar.

Thanks! I am partial to it too :).

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 27th, 2021-01:46

Great choice!

 
 By: judson : July 26th, 2021-21:27
I recently put mine on a sail cloth strap to wear with jeans. A very versatile watch. ...  

I love your strap choice!

 
 By: JoshTheCanadian : July 27th, 2021-01:47
I may have to steal that. It looks very nice with black/blue straps.

The 5205G is a magnificent reference....

 
 By: Rhyzen : July 27th, 2021-14:10
.... A choice that will not go wrong. I am very tempted to pick one up myself. Looking forward to the wrist shots!

Thats a really good one

 
 By: afaleh : July 27th, 2021-17:39
VERY underrated refrence, looks stunning in real life! I have been drooling over it myself, congrats in advance