Patek Philippe

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 th...  

The second 50 years are much more fun!! Julian

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 🤞🏽. Thank you. M.

This 5196P has a magical charm and it is a little surprising to hear they are not easy to secure. Well, not anymore … huge congratulations and happy birthday 🎂 I wonder how many are there in this forum, roll call? ...  

Yes a charming watch for sure. I am in good company I see. M.

A great acquisition.

Appreciate your comment. M.

Time for me to grow up. 😜. We must GTG soon. M.

I’ll never grow up that’s for sure. M.

You must feel like a kid on christmas day - superb present that will easily last 50 years !

Yes I was excited to say the least. Cheers. M.

Yes I felt like a kid at Christmas. Such a lucky boy. Acted like a kid on my birthday. M ...  

You'll always remember your 50th with a huge smile on your face Happy birthday, dear Miles! Daniel

I will remember this special day for ever. M. ...  

Very kind. M.

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!

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 I’d keep one 😜. Wise words my friend. Nice icing though. M.

enjoy it in great health

Health is all that matters. M.

Wonderful PP!

Also, your wife has an impeccable taste. This is incredibly classy.

A milestone indeed and what a journey it’s been. M.

Congratulations on receiving this beautiful watch on your birthday. Enjoy !

Great wife you have! And watches, too! 😀 Best Tempus

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 — haven’t been dressed up in ages. I wear my 5196P with jeans while walking the dog; it is always a great... 

What a great gift your other half selected for you! She obviously has great taste ! Enjoy the classy 5196P often.

It is a very”grown up” watch, suitable for a 50th ! My favourite Calatrava also.

If I ever make it to 50 I think that watch would be an ideal commemoration!

Beautiful Calatrava, and still one of those with really nice proportions. Congrats!

A beautiful watch to mark your hand a century on this planet... Lucky man! happy birthday Miles..

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I am blessed for sure. There is no feeling like being loved. Apart from when your AD calls of course. 😜. M.

5196P is absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy in the best of health. Best, V.

Happy birthday buddy. Always great to have a special watch to mark a milestone. Cheers. 🥃🎂🥂🍾 Geross.

For your kind words. M.

I did my best in Mallorca 😜. M.

Yes she is a good one to put up with me. I’m scared to grow up 😜 M.

Such a perfect gift

Yes certainly the best birthday gift I’ve ever received. Apart from my new Watch I had for my 8th birthday. That started this whole obsession. Regards. M.

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... 

Thank you and talk we must. M.