patrick_y
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Funny thing...
When I first saw the Nautilus as a teenager, I didn't like it at all. I thought it had ears. I thought I was going to get a JLC Reverso as my first watch - in fact I was set on it. But somehow, I ended up with a Patek Philippe Nautilus. At first I wanted the Patek Philippe over the Reverso purely because the anglage on the Patek Philippe was shiny - I liked that polished beveled edge. Secondly, I wanted a Patek Philippe with a micro rotor and a date. Which left me with the 6000G and the 5712. Well... I always thought I'd get the 6000G, but then I tried the 5712 on my wrist and decided it looked great on my wrist and it felt great too. And that became my first watch!
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Owning your grail watch is a strange feeling
This was the number 1 watch on my list for a decade and it is crazy to think about how much time and money and thought and emotion that was expended in getting it. Now, I am enjoying the process of getting acquainted with it! ...
Ahh!
I miss mine - I don't wear mine anymore due to safety concern because now it's so well recognized where I seem to go.
That is such a pity!
I must live around a bunch of country bumpkins. Not a single person has recognized it. The only person who said something: "That is an ugly watch and I have to imagine you paid too much for it."
Funny thing...
When I first saw the Nautilus as a teenager, I didn't like it at all. I thought it had ears. I thought I was going to get a JLC Reverso as my first watch - in fact I was set on it. But somehow, I ended up with a Patek Philippe Nautilus. At first I wanted ...
I think this is a common experience!
The first time I saw it I was not a fan but somehow you warm up to it. I do prefer, maybe in the 2006-2010 range, when this was an enthusiast's watch - a little bit of inside baseball. Thanks for sharing your origin story!
You're welcome!
I still think the watch on its own looks a little naked. It needs to have a wrist! It's like the watch is the art, the wrist is the frame. The art looks naked without a frame.
Hahaha, I hope you are not related or,
worse, married to that person. I think the 5712 is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous and the few times I've handled a friend's have been special. Enjoy your grail! Cheers Marc
Ha, this was a coworker who knows I am into watches
He has his vices, he knows mine, and was probably just messing around!
That's awesome. Looks like it is made for you!!
Congratulations and enjoy it in the best of health.
Congratulation!
I know the feeling. You must be a very happy man. I got both of my grails too, so now I am not looking for any more watches 5980A 5711A ...
Lovely! Glad you got yours as well!
Sadly, this sickness being just that, I already have my sights set on other things - however, in fairness, I cultivated other interests over the decade that I was waiting!
Looks great on you, congratulations!
I like these types of stories the best. Wear it in the best of health.
Sounds like you kept your eye on the prize
Wonderful journey, and the persistence paid off. Congrats and enjoy it!
Thanks Aquaracer1!
My path was certainly circuitous but I stayed the course. I really appreciate the wise words of many on here who preached persistence.
The most satisfaction
Congrats Josh. I like it to go for the difficult route. A watch that is easy to get wil never give so much as for watches that needs to be hunted for. Investigate, trial and error, time, and get on the wrist a watch that is crazy when you think what you a...
Wonderful story, so many emotions for such a long time
And now finally the time has come to enjoy it, it looks very good on you The comment of your neighbor is very funny though
Congratulations, Josh!!!ππππΎ This reward reminds me of a quote:
βLet me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.β Louis Pasteur
Fantastic to hear that you got your grail ! π
The process must have been very meaningful. Enjoy it often ! Have you found anything that impressed you but did not expect ??