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Nicolas, it has been a year and a half and counting...
Nov 04, 2014,19:56 PM
The 5130p is a very nice watch, very nice movement, very nice complication, but the real beauty is in the assembly... what a nice, subtle, and useful set of form, function, and aesthetics, ... at the beginning I had some fights as a result of the occasional disappearing act of the watch hands... but when I understood how the light works on the dial, the problem was solved, besides the time can be read too on the inner time circle.
But I have to recognize that after reading about the 5110p and after watching the pictures.. I am thinking about a mate for my 5130p....
Thanks,
Jorge
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Patek Philippe World Time 5110P: Ten Years of Love.
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2014-05:42
2d of November 2004... Taormina, Sicily. A few months back, I secured the deal on this watch, and just had to take a plane to go there, in one of the most charming towns of Sicily, for a long week end. I can go much back in Time, as when Patek released th...
Very Nice History, I really enjoyed this
By: 4Js : November 3rd, 2014-06:01
But, I have a curious question. Why all the way to Sicily for a new Patek? However, the shop owner seems to be a real torturer! Continue to wear in the best of health Best, Joe
This is my favourite post of yours four 2014.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : November 3rd, 2014-06:03
It captures everything about being a Purist. Your heart, feelings, emotions......everything is caught in this post. Nothing more for me to say other than thank you for the reminder of what watch collecting passion is all about. For any newcomer to these f...
It is all about Passion, my friend.
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2014-06:35
Passion and Admiration for a watch. You can also add " Magic ", as it is ALWAYS magic when dreams come true. Few watches provide such a pleasure. This one is definitely in my Top Ten Keepers. Best, Nicolas
Renewing your "wedding" vows ..... This is a happy moment.
By: Clueless_Collector : November 3rd, 2014-07:26
I can fully imagine this anticipation when you went to meet this watch. I did months of research and reading all the articles I can find about Nautilus before I met the AD and that moment is very similar to your post. You brought back that feeling of joy....
Never read...
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 3rd, 2014-07:44
so beautiful, truthful and precise (hell we have thing or two in common) :) description of the moment of anticipation and bitter-sweet feelings when dreams comes to reality Well done very very well done my dear friend Enjoy Yours D
I'm afraid that for me
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 3rd, 2014-07:55
situation is vice versa :) Yours truly Emo Damjan ;)
:) [nt]
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2014-07:55
It is totally ununderstandable...
By: Mike H : November 3rd, 2014-08:30
...why it took me so long to realize that this was with no doubt THE watch that I had to have as a keeper. I am probably too versatile and changed my mind so often, so buying and reselling was a constant game. Some time ago (recently) I became tired of th...
Merci beaucoup, un grand moment de plaisir
By: ch9698 : November 3rd, 2014-09:05
thanks very much Nicolas to have used such nice words to explain your feeling when you met your 5110P It reminded me those particular intense moments of life which only passionates could understand All the best
lovely story and pictures to go along
By: keks : November 3rd, 2014-09:01
but now you have me wanting one! it has now made it very high up on the wish list! however I have never had the chance to see one on my wrist, does it wear larger than what the case diameter suggests? will keep looking for opportunities to try one on but ...
Convinced now
By: keks : November 3rd, 2014-10:45
I must admit, you have convinced me! The pursuit for the right specimen is on!
I would be very happy to welcome you in the WT Gang.
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2014-10:48
As you certainly know, I am not, by far, the biggest, Patek Fan.... BUT I must admit that some of their watches are references. This world time is one of them. And I am a big world time / travel time, / GMT lover! Best, Nicolas
Congrats, dear Nicolas!
By: small-luxury-world : November 3rd, 2014-09:22
Only ten years, means at least 4 decades more. Promising :-) Thanks a lot for sharing your sincere passion! Oliver
"10 000 000th post!"
By: small-luxury-world : November 3rd, 2014-11:16
I am looking forward to it and hope I am still able to read here - at least :-)
This story has a following...
By: dirost : November 3rd, 2014-10:57
A few year ago, looking at the messages posted by this god damned bloody fu****g Nico, I saw pictures he made about this 5110 P. More and more attracted by this watch, I decided one day to contact him (I live in Paris too) to ask him if he would be OK to ...
Damn, Didier, you are thinking I am guilty, here? ;)
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2014-11:15
I am quite proud of it, as your taste is impeccable. Yes, I see a sign of destiny, here... As you know, this is something we sadly share, I mean, the burglary. And like you, I had it on my wrist... Along with a few others. I am very happy to count this on...
The enamel is beautiful
By: dr.kol : November 3rd, 2014-14:04
but perhaps too jewellery-like for a northern man from the fells of Lapland to wear. Best, Kari
Very cool post Nicolas....
By: Fricks : November 3rd, 2014-12:29
... you have went through all what make us love our watches. There is a thing you said that especially liked, " it also is one of my fetish time keeper, the one I wear when I feel the need of an extra strength..." That shows how deeply we are connected to...
I am a bit superstittious, too. ;) More seriously....
By: amanico : November 3rd, 2014-12:40
Sometimes,, in certain occasions, you need some extras, like a nice suit, fine shoes, and... a great Watch. The form and the function at the service of the " fond ". This 5110P is one of these indispensable accessories. Best, Nicolas
It was a great pleasure to read this words...
By: massi. : November 3rd, 2014-13:02
not a review but a fragment of life, a chronicle of emotions conveyed so intensely that I thought for a moment to be there! Moreover, one of the few Patek I really like, superb watch... Best, my friend! massi
great watch
By: benzng : November 3rd, 2014-16:29
i was also looking for a watch around that time. it was either an annual calendar or a world time. in the end, i went with the annual calendar and also celebrated our 10 years together. I cant write as well as you do :) you wrote it as if it was just last...
Ahh! My dear friend Nicolas! You are a romantic and faithful lover...
By: Subexplorer : November 3rd, 2014-17:50
... And a raconteur extraordinaire! How much I enjoyed reading the story of your passionate love with this watch! I almost viewed the scene! You know how much I desire this timepiece myself! Now, I not only desire this watch but I also wish to live a love...
Nicolas, it has been a year and a half and counting...
By: srvjrg : November 4th, 2014-19:56
The 5130p is a very nice watch, very nice movement, very nice complication, but the real beauty is in the assembly... what a nice, subtle, and useful set of form, function, and aesthetics, ... at the beginning I had some fights as a result of the occasion...
Well I had a
By: Kasey : November 4th, 2014-06:48
40m Journe which looked OK on my wrist so I am thinking this piece would feel the same. The only way to know is to try one on. Thanks Nicolas.
I agree with nico
By: descartes1 : November 5th, 2014-19:59
I wear 44mm Panerai from time to time, a 42MM Omega Speedy, and most often a variety of 40mm Rolexes. The 37mm Patek fits in quite well, dressy or casual. It is a different look compared to the chunky sport watches, but it's elegance is refreshing as an a...
beautiful watch...
By: mjnoumoff : November 4th, 2014-08:07
always love your stories and excellent background pictures! thank you for sharing!
this is...
By: 2ndlife8201 : November 4th, 2014-09:03
what passion and friendship is all about! thanks for the share Nicolas...
Thanks.
By: snipermaverick : November 4th, 2014-20:50
Really enjoyed reading your post and pictures. This is the true meaning of a purist. Wear it in good health forever.
Dacca vs Dhaka
By: abe : November 5th, 2014-19:19
Great piece about a truly iconic Patek; the best Word time PERIOD BTW, I observed something!! Has anybody else noted that the 5110 that Dr. Kol has, shows Dhaka (capitol of Bangladesh) vs the other ones showing it as Dacca!! are there 2 different editions...
Not only that….
By: descartes1 : November 5th, 2014-20:03
But the newly released World Time Moon, which also spells it Dhaka, has moved Moscow to a new timezone, despite the fact that legislation just changed it to the former time zone, so these 5110s are correct again. Heh heh. PS Mine says Dacca too.
+1. [nt]
By: amanico : November 5th, 2014-22:04
Ah Nico...
By: descartes1 : November 5th, 2014-19:29
My story with this reference is quite similar to yours, although I must say that your excellent posts and photography definitely served as encouragement. I too always loved the 5110P form the time I saw it in the shop window (and I was much younger than, ...
"The first minutes were dedicated for inspection the watch ..."
By: COUNT DE MONET : November 6th, 2014-09:06
... I found this very striking: there is the dream but we all still inspect the watches first that we are buying. I never tried a non-AD so far but I am always very critical and inspect watches from an AD even. Very nice post. Best Moritz
Very nice story and a very....
By: watercolors : November 6th, 2014-14:41
personal one. I paid attention to every detail ! Why? Because for the longest time this is how I imagined my first Patek transaction would look like. I play a similar scenario In my mind. Booking of the appointment with the salon/retailer , booking hotel ...
True love ....
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : November 8th, 2014-09:45
... to a watch over so many years... what a great story indeed. The 5110P is also one of my all time favorite travel watches.. a watch I hope I one day will have the opportunity to have in my collection as well. Best Hans
wonderful post
By: agyzace : November 9th, 2014-01:01
difficult to put better what it feels when you find the one
You have opened my mind
By: Le Monde Edmond : November 14th, 2014-04:05
Nicolas-before you started posting on this watch- I never paid attention to this reference. Now I like it so much I am considering swapping my worldtime with this one. Thank you for the great pictures and happy 10th anniversary. With this watch you should...
Hi Nico, I understand your feelings about 5110 vs 5131 in terms of...
By: GLau : November 16th, 2014-10:52
... overall proportion, which causes you to rank 5110 higher. IMO, the extra size of the 5131 enables the cities to be better spaced and hence improves the legibility. Now whether one really need to clearly read the cities is another matter. So overall, f...
Such a great piece!
By: gensiulia : November 16th, 2014-13:04
Lovely story behind it, in the beautiful Taormina. you're teasing me hard with this world tim Nicolas, so i decide to spend some quality time on web to discover better the G version. i'll keep you updated on this :) congrats, again, and happy birthday to ...
perhaps...
By: gensiulia : November 16th, 2014-13:56
...it has only one issue, you can't read the time, but...who cares anyway? :)