At last I made it to 50.

Sep 03, 2021,05:40 AM
 

I would like to share with all my friends here how blessedI have been on my big birthday.
My wonderful other half has been very naughty and made one of my dreams come true.
I have been given for my 50th my first true grown up watch. I have always loved the 5196p but it has never happened for me for some reason.
I love this watch for many reasons which most are obvious but the main one for me is that I see it as a milestone both in my life and watch collecting journey. A coming of age and start of a new chapter. My first real dress watch.
I am very blessed to have someone in my life who has made serious sacrifices to be able to make this happen for me as she knows what this means to me. She also knows I will make it up to her ๐Ÿ˜œ.
This 5196p was not easy to secure and I think the end may be nigh.
So I am celebrating today in the sunshine with friends a few of which are people I have met through watches over 20 years ago and I would like to also say cheers and raise my glass to all of my friends here.
Hereโ€™s to the next 50 years. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿบ
M.












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Dear Miles what a wonderful present so thoughtful and such a lovely understated model

 
 By: watch-guy.com : September 3rd, 2021-05:51
The second 50 years are much more fun!! Julian

Ahh God bless you Julian.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 3rd, 2021-05:55
Yes it is a very different watch for me and very understated. Yes that is what people keep telling me that 50 is the new 40. I do hope so ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿฝ. Thank you. M.

Wonderful choice and an awesome BD present ๐ŸŽ

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : September 3rd, 2021-05:57
This 5196P has a magical charm and it is a little surprising to hear they are not easy to secure. Well, not anymore โ€ฆ huge congratulations and happy birthday ๐ŸŽ‚ I wonder how many are there in this forum, roll call? ...  

Thank you my friend.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 3rd, 2021-05:59
Yes a charming watch for sure. I am in good company I see. M.

Happy 50th birthday Miles!

 
 By: sham1 : September 3rd, 2021-06:12
A great acquisition.

Thank you Sham.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 3rd, 2021-06:26
Appreciate your comment. M.

Thank you Nico.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 3rd, 2021-06:37
Time for me to grow up. ๐Ÿ˜œ. We must GTG soon. M.

Iโ€™m kidding myself.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 3rd, 2021-06:42
Iโ€™ll never grow up thatโ€™s for sure. M.

+1 :D

 
 By: Watcholic_id : September 3rd, 2021-07:55

And one more! :))))

 
 By: amanico : September 3rd, 2021-09:36

Happy birthday

 
 By: VinnieD : September 3rd, 2021-06:29
You must feel like a kid on christmas day - superb present that will easily last 50 years !

Thank you Vinnie.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 3rd, 2021-06:38
Yes I was excited to say the least. Cheers. M.

Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 4th, 2021-10:10
Yes I felt like a kid at Christmas. Such a lucky boy. Acted like a kid on my birthday. M ...  

Excellent, this T Shirt.

 
 By: amanico : September 4th, 2021-10:10

What a wonderful gift!

 
 By: mrds : September 3rd, 2021-06:45
You'll always remember your 50th with a huge smile on your face Happy birthday, dear Miles! Daniel

Thank you Daniel.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 4th, 2021-10:11
I will remember this special day for ever. M. ...  

Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 7th, 2021-20:23
Very kind. M.

Miles, If your spouse gave you this watch for your 50th then you are a blessed man.

 
 By: BigAppleBill : September 3rd, 2021-06:48
The best gift is a truly loving partner in life. The watch is a cherry on the cake. And quite a gorgeous one at that! Cheers on your next 50!

Thank you Bill.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 5th, 2021-06:39
And of course you are correct the love of a caring partner is the best gift of all. And I would give up my whole lifetime collection to keep it if I had to. Well maybe Iโ€™d keep one ๐Ÿ˜œ. Wise words my friend. Nice icing though. M.

Happy birthday & huge congrats!!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : September 3rd, 2021-07:52
enjoy it in great health

Thank you my friend.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 5th, 2021-06:40
Health is all that matters. M.

Happy birthday!

 
 By: lm6 : September 3rd, 2021-09:03
Wonderful PP!

Happy birthday, Miles. Quite a milestone

 
 By: Boris : September 3rd, 2021-09:05
Also, your wife has an impeccable taste. This is incredibly classy.

Thank you Boris.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 5th, 2021-06:41
A milestone indeed and what a journey itโ€™s been. M.

Happy 50th โ€ฆ

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : September 3rd, 2021-09:26
Congratulations on receiving this beautiful watch on your birthday. Enjoy !

Happy birthday!

 
 By: tempus : September 3rd, 2021-10:01
Great wife you have! And watches, too! ๐Ÿ˜€ Best Tempus

HBD Miles๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰โฑ

 
 By: BuffaloWatch : September 3rd, 2021-10:05
Having passed 60 a few years ago, I can say you Will be experiencing the best time of life with a great timepiece! For me life is so much more casual โ€” havenโ€™t been dressed up in ages. I wear my 5196P with jeans while walking the dog; it is always a great... 

Happy ( โ€œmilesโ€tone) Birthday Miles !

 
 By: GLau : September 3rd, 2021-10:25
What a great gift your other half selected for you! She obviously has great taste ! Enjoy the classy 5196P often.

Many congratulations on your โ€œmilestoneโ€ and on this great gift.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : September 3rd, 2021-10:40
It is a veryโ€grown upโ€ watch, suitable for a 50th ! My favourite Calatrava also.

Amazing, perfect, congratulations!

 
 By: blau : September 3rd, 2021-10:52
If I ever make it to 50 I think that watch would be an ideal commemoration!

Happy birthday!

 
 By: rnaden : September 3rd, 2021-11:47
Beautiful Calatrava, and still one of those with really nice proportions. Congrats!

I am past 50 and my wife has yet to give me a watch... :))))

 
 By: Centurionone : September 3rd, 2021-12:44
A beautiful watch to mark your hand a century on this planet... Lucky man! happy birthday Miles..

Thank you and God bless you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 8th, 2021-12:55
M.

Thank you Ed.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 8th, 2021-12:55
I am blessed for sure. There is no feeling like being loved. Apart from when your AD calls of course. ๐Ÿ˜œ. M.

Happy birthday and wow what a gift!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : September 3rd, 2021-19:00

Happy birthday and huge congratulations, Miles. ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‚

 
 By: Pretty Boy : September 4th, 2021-11:41
5196P is absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy in the best of health. Best, V.

Very nice watch. Wonderful picture. ๐Ÿ‘

 
 By: geross : September 4th, 2021-19:35
Happy birthday buddy. Always great to have a special watch to mark a milestone. Cheers. ๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ Geross.

Thank you Amigo.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 8th, 2021-10:47
For your kind words. M.

Cheers V.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 8th, 2021-10:47
I did my best in Mallorca ๐Ÿ˜œ. M.

Bless you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 8th, 2021-10:46
Yes she is a good one to put up with me. Iโ€™m scared to grow up ๐Ÿ˜œ M.

LOL, I feel the same way Miles ๐Ÿคฃ

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : September 12th, 2021-17:59

Congratulations with many happy returns

 
 By: immortal : September 10th, 2021-10:36
Such a perfect gift

Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 12th, 2021-07:26
Yes certainly the best birthday gift Iโ€™ve ever received. Apart from my new Watch I had for my 8th birthday. That started this whole obsession. Regards. M.

Sorry to have missed this Miles

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : September 11th, 2021-09:26
Happy happy belated birthday my dear friend. Wishing you nothing but the best of health and healthiness. What a great watch to receive for a milestone birthday, and so glad to live vicariously through your post and also photos. Receiving and owning a Pate... 

Not a problem Amigo.

 
 By: Miles_151 : September 12th, 2021-07:25
Thank you and talk we must. M.