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Huge congrats! Patek just gave both of you a Big "Hong Bao" to celebrate the CNY! [nt]
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Arrival of our eagerly awaited present (for post New Year 2016 and Pre-Chinese New Year) !
Hi all, Previously I wrote about the China 10 th Year Anniversary Limited Editions before they were sold to collectors. www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com As mentioned, for the ladies’ 4897, there are only 10 pieces of white and 10 pieces of rose, ...
Yes, Raymond, Patek did give me a nice "hong bao", and in return, I ...
gave Patek a big envelope full of RMB ! So both and :-( Overall, I am very happy because my wife is happy ! Happy wife=Happy Life ! :-P Cheers, Gordon
Do they come in special boxes and certificates?
How is this compared to the 20th Anniversary Lange 1 set? I know these are gone but do you mind sharing their price in PM? I don't have couple set watches and is still looking. Congrats again, you may get a suitcase of RMB back in future ) Rgds Raymond
They come with a special box that holds...
two watches ! Certificates are the regular version.
Thanks for your PM...
I assume the box will say the numbers? I don't see the engraving on watch back... Lucky you and your wife, one of the rarest couple out of billions ) Rgds Raymond
Good question Raymond: one has to open up the case back to check the case and movement numbers. The box itself is...
generic. I naturally trusted the Maison and took possession of the watches and certificates with the assumption that they all matched. Keeping my fingers crossed
Congrats Gordon!!!
This is a lovely set! Great pictures!! Feel so happy for you!! Keith
Thanks Nicolas! We are really enjoying them because ...
they also represent the years we spent in China!
Congratulations Gordon!
Hope you and the Mrs. wear them in good health always. A special pair of watches without doubt. Sincerely H.
Thank you H for your kind words ! Look forward to hearing on your progress for upcoming ...
Basel and what you might pick up this year on engraving, enamel and / or other artistic dials. Cheers, Gordon
Oh Gordon, you're making us a gift by sharing this event that way.
Some references are very rare when it comes to limited edition with Patek Philippe. And it is even rarer to hear about it from the owners. Hopefully we have many great watch fellows here. The lady version is trully beautiful and very elegant (even dressy ...
Hi Mark, thanks for your note, and I will bring your suggestion to my wife and hopefully she will...
wear her 4897 more often, especially with casual clothing. For me, I do feel the 6000R can be easily matched with any setting that is more formal than shorts & T shirts. Cheers, Gordon
Well done to the Patek people,
and you are definitely a worthy recipient of this lovely pair of watches!
yes Luis, whether lucky or worthy, at the end, it is whether one gets...
an allocation or not that matters.
Congratulations, my friend!
This looks better than the quick phone photos that you initially showed me...very impressed! It\'s a beautiful pair, and ones I\'m sure looks and feels even better in the metal! Just in time for CNY, everything seems to be lining up real well for this yea...
Hi Richard, yes, these watches look good in the metal and feel even better on the wrists. Definitely I will...
wear the 6000R for CNY visits to spread the good luck ! Cheers, Gordon
Fantastic!
Two beautiful watches...enjoy them. I have a separate question - how is the luxury watch market in China with all this talk of economic downturn...etc. Just curious to know of your opinion.
Hi Shak, the luxury market has slowed down quite a bit in China, especially for ...
brands that expanded too fast and have built boutiques in second and third tier cities (provincial capitals & bigger provincial cities) instead of staying only in first tier (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen). Although they are referred to second...
Wow, congrats!
Gordon, congratulations and may you both wear them for many years in good health. What a great way to celebrate CNY - much better than any year-of-the-monkey themed special edition, if you ask me! Best E.
Thanks E ! Yes, this reference will be worn...
during CNY ! Perhaps it will bring me luck and I get many Lai See's ! BTW, we need a GTG soon. Cheers, Gordon
Congrats to you and your wife!
A very handsome set for a similarly handsome couple. That sunburst guilloche on the 4897 has a very soft look with that cream color and pattern; almost textile/fabric-like. Reminds me of a silk fan. Beautiful! And that 6000 strikes a very nice balance bet...
Thank you alwoo888 for your kind comments! The only choice to choose in the set is for a couple to select...
the metals. The Maison managers informed me that a small number of couples did select different metals for their sets. On our own initiative, I suppose we could separately purchase a brown strap to replace the satin one for the 4897. This alteration would...
Thank you Emily (Patek Maison manager in Beijing) for making my friend's Patek dream come true with...
his 6000 ! Cheers, Gordon ...
They have a very hard work
in trying to give a limited number of pieces when the demand is much higher, thus it is an ingrate job in a certain way. Knowing you, I'm sure they chose well and thank you Gordon for taking time to share this event. Rarer pieces are more difficult to see...
Yes Mark, when it comes to a limited edition, the allocation process is a really.,.
thankless task for the person allocating. One Patek AD told me that if they had a say, they rather not have limited editions (such as the 175th anniversary) being produced because these pieces result in more disappointed clients than happy ones. Anyway, m...
That's also what I feel
from discussions here and there... These limited editions sometimes bring more troubles because of the client who could not get them. That's why I think that for Patek, it is not made for selling more but for the purpose of creating something special. The...