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April 8th
and with it my visit to the factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds is getting closer and I am very afraid of holding this dream piece in my hands in person.
I have no idea what my resilience will be like. I am currently trying to come up with all sorts of arguments against purchasing (too expensive, impractical, too filigree, an anachronism in these days, the wrong signal to the outside world and so on and so on).
I had always put together similar arguments in the past to no avail…
12 years with the Patek Philippe 5070G.
And still counting! I don't have many Patek Philippe watches, for a good reason: I am not a huge Patek Philippe Fan. They just don't move me. But there are some which I really love. I have a wish list of only 4 or 5 Patek, vintage included. And those I ha...
I am in complete agreement with you....
Not only in relation to this specific, wonderfully elegant and subtle chrono, but PP in general. Most of their catalogue isn't for me, but those few that are totally 'nail it' out of the ballpark . Tres magnifique monsieur, I am now in the final few-day s...
Congrats Nico, even though you are not a huge Patek watch (or a huge Patek fan? ;-))) I'm sincerely happy for you that you love this iconic piece, as well as the 5110 WT and a few other modern Pateks (regardless of whether they are in your collection)!
This is a stunning timepiece, and a big favorite of our forum (though its successor 5170 has also been receiving lots of love recently, and both for excellent reasons in my view)....I wish you many more years of happiness with your gorgeous 5070G, and tha...
Out of all its variants(never seen the Platinum in the metal), this is the one I would choose myself if given the opportunity.
Even if my preferences lies with the 5170G for the unmistakable Patek DNA and also comfort, I clearly understand your love for this unique reference. Happy birthday to you both, to another 12 years maybe eternity!!!🥂🍾👍🏻
Wonderful!
The J is my favorite 5070. Just wrote about it in my post before. A stunner! All the best Thomas
How do you do it Nico?!!
Apart from my previous job, I have never had anything for 12 years! The longest I have had a watch is 6 years, a home 5 years, a car 4 yeas and a wife also 4 years! and 12 years is the sum of my four marriages put together!!
4 marriages in 12 years….
Now I've just sat up in my chair and I'm getting curious…. 🙃 But perhaps if you get a dog, a cat or children this might change. 😁
The 4 marriages lasted a total of 12 years
but it was over a span of 19 years if that makes sense! Then again how can four marriages and four divorces ever make sense??!!! Allow me to let you in on a secret (which will stop being one due to this post!!) - I hope to get married again in June! Hey, ...
Hahahahaha!
I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm. 🙏🙏🙏 But as for watches, I stopped collecting too when getting my grail IWC Minute Repeater in 2019. After this „hard“ turning point (I even took an oath!), three more wonderful watches found their way into my collec...
I did it before getting the IWC MR.
Very consistent and almost brutal. I sold my GP Sea Hawk II, I sold my JLC Grande Date 8 jours, I sold some Panerais, I sold my Rolex Day Date 36 mm (this was a mistake!!) etc etc. I even sold a Patek AC 5146G (no mistake!!) because I didn’t really love i...
April 8th
and with it my visit to the factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds is getting closer and I am very afraid of holding this dream piece in my hands in person. I have no idea what my resilience will be like. I am currently trying to come up with all sorts of arguments...
P.S.
Of course i don’t want to compare marriages and watch collecting. 😁 And 13 years of abstinence are very good anyway. Whereby „abstinence“ is probably to be seen in relative terms in your case. 🙏😉
I had been pretty sure that I would not marry again
but I met a witch who has a put a spell on me. I even told her, please never remove the spell!!
Does she allow you to
collect watches? That’s one of the most important aspects for us WIS. LOLLL
I could not agree more!
It is one of the tests any woman would have to pass! In fact I have even succeeded getting her keen on watches after presenting her with a Reverso One. Yes, I know such underhanded tactics always work I had never spoiled any of my ex wives before with wat...
I have to correct myself
4(!) watches in two years. But that doesn't make things any better… 🙄
Take it from me Thomas
Divorces are a lot more expensive than minute repeaters so I would thread ultra carefully in my old age especially as I am retired, unemployed with zero income!!
Thank you for your well-intentioned advice, dear sham!
I completely understand you! Having the choice between a possible divorce and a Minute Repeater, I opted for the Minute Repeater. 👍😉😁
The stress of staying married
for me far exceeded the harmonious sound of even a Patek minute repeater!
Soon, I'll likely be receiving my 'final' watch, and I'll live vicariuosly through Sham, Nico and Thomas. Alas, I "think" i can do it.........
I'll be receiving an IWC 7 day Portuguese in rose gold, which I've admired for going on ten years now. There really isn't anything I'm interested in other than that, and call me cynical, but I imagine that the upcoming watch releases next week will be mor...
Thank you for your very kind words, my dear Douglas!
I enjoy my watch passion vicariously through some very inspiring watch friends, too. We don't always have to own everything for ourselves. It is also very satisfying to “just” enjoy the joy of others and accompany them on their personal journey. So I thin...
I salute you Douglas
for being able to establish your 'final' watch. That for many of us would be near impossible and for me, definitely not. My final watch would simply be the last one I buy before I pop off one day. It may not be the most expensive or complicated piece but ...
Your tributes to this watch are inspiring...
And motivated me to obtain a 5070G last year. Your assessment helps us to understand why we react to and like the watch, even if we couldn't articulate the reasons ourselves. Just like an art historian, who helps us understand why we react to a great pain...
Absolutely beautiful!
I love the white dial, white metal, dial style, and the movement! History, quality/longevity, beauty, presence, and poignant charm. 12 years to me is not a surprise! By the way, I am not sure if it is just me but I really like the contrast between the wel...
;)
To me it is poetic in a way. Seeing the strap as a measure of the immortality of the timepiece.
Hi Nico, Happy anniversary to and thanks for sharing your big
LOVE ❤️ with your 5070G ! This reference is iconic and I love the push buttons that are so smooth to use, just like hot knife 🔪 cutting through butter 🧈!😃
Indeed :-)
If you and I put our watches together we will see a lot of doubles. Best Gatsby
Funny I've never had strong PP desire either.
I like their watches , just other things have caught my eye. 5196p is a watch I often consider. Otherwise things like their PC or double split fascinate me but are out of my budget. 5070 is one that has charm. The case is almost chunky and linear (if that...
Great story and biggest congrats for this long watch marriage, dear Nico 😄
It’s wonderful to see that you love this models so much. I’m owning my 5070G for 4 years now and I’m still struggling with the case/dial/movement proportions. Some days I really love wearing it, some days I look at it and think this piece must leave my co...
Wow My friend.
Firstly congratulations on your 12 years with your 5070. It is a great watch and my first 5070 was also the G. I am somewhat surprised to hear you say you are not really a Patek fan and found only a few you like. I know like me you started your journey an...
Thanks for your impressions on this reference
I have never been attracted by the big case compared to the rather small dial but I can understand your sentiment of imperfection of this timepiece well. So cheers for the next 12 years!
Uber Cool!!!
This is definitely one of the most charming Pateks and one of the most charming chronographs. Congratulations, my friend and enjoy this marvel in the next decades ... Amazing watch amazing pictures amazing passion!
I know you have a long term love affair
With this watch and for good reason I agree with you 100% You know my feelings about mine and they are similar to yours I just don’t wear mine as often as I should Happy 10 th anniversary ...
Well written, Nico. I went back & forth between the 5170G and 5070G before going with the oddly attractive quirkiness of the 5070.
It’s a gorgeous piece and I still own it, but as my collection evolves to time-only pieces, it’s in a vulnerable position compared to my other favorites. ...
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