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Patek Pickup Trip - 5204 & 5960
A lot of you guys really encouraged me to pick up my pieces even though they were halfway across the world. So I did, and it was quite worth the long trip. I finally got the time to really take some pictures yesterday so I thought I'd share with you guys here.
The ceremony
Trying it on for the first time. Note that it hasn't been wound and adjusted at all.
Date is changing Sunday night.
Came with a bunch of other goodies like this travel box, a pen, loupe, and gloves. This was really nice because not every AD is so generous with these giveaways.
Mesmerizing. A friend joked that I should wear it upside down from time to time=)
I also picked up my 5960P-015, here's picture so it doesn't feel neglected:
Some immediate notes comparing these two:
- The 5204, even though having more complications than the 5960, is noticeably lighter.
- The strap on the 5960 is thicker
- Pushers on the 5204 are extremely smooth. Pushing the return to zero button is completely effortless, as if no gears are actually engaged.
- I think there is some luminous material on the very very tip of the chronograph hands, but I haven't confirmed this.
- Resetting the chronograph on the 5960 is a bit "stiff", but it's great that it can be kept running without wearing on the gear train
Overall, a very happy camper but way over this year's budget for watches. Now need to find the Misses something to make myself feel less guilty!
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Patek Pickup Trip - 5204 & 5960
A lot of you guys really encouraged me to pick up my pieces even though they were halfway across the world. So I did, and it was quite worth the long trip. I finally got the time to really take some pictures yesterday so I thought I'd share with you guys ...
FANTASTIC!!
So happy for you, you did well to go pick it up, its a fantastic watch, a real grail, the kind of watch that makes you feel that you don't need anything else. As for the 5960P, its the daily version :P But i would wear the 5204P on a daily basis. It looks...
What a nice pickup trip !!
Congrats on these wonderful pieces !! Both looks great on your wrist. The blue dial on your 5960 really pops out !! Cheers, Gordon
Thank you Gordon!
I've heard that there have been variations on the blue on the 015, perhaps a first and second production run? Has anyone else heard this?
5204: best modern Patek
Congrats on this splendid watch! It is full with technological titbits and full with modern charm. A great piece. Moritz
Big congratulation on those 2 watches!!!
And good luck finding something for the "Misses" :-D
Congrates
And what a beauty the 5204p is. Best mordern PP imho. Care to share which AD is so generous to you? I might just pay them a visit if its in asia. Best Iceman
That's hot!
Huge congratz for this great piece of work. Wear it in the best of health ;) Cheers, Mark PS: and feel free to post pics from time to time :)
Wow big congrats!
A fantastic pickup trip! Thanks for sharing the experience and also the 2 superb PPs! Very happy for you esp becos I feel your joy just by reading your posts and seeing your pics. Cheers Robin
Amazing.....
.....congratulations and thank you to share with us your joy and happiness ! Please can you post some more pic....we want to see them everyday !! Why did you cut the plastic cover ??? Thank you have a nice day Best Giancarlo
stunning!!
back of that 5204 is absolutely incredible. how does it wear on your wrist? i tried on a 5004 a few weeks ago and it felt small on my small wrists.
Incredibly comfortable
Not to romanticize too much, but in my opinion the 5204 really is a watch for the owner's discreet enjoyment. Its workmanship is extremely fine and "crisp", but the watch doesn't have the physical "presence" of a 5960 or 5270, even though the case is the ...
very intersting.
i also tried on a 5961 and found it large on my wrist. very interesting that the 5204 has really grown. its an absolute beauty!! congrats again. real 'chore' deciding what to wear every day!
Deathly afraid of scratches LOL
While I've unsealed it and want to enjoy every last bit I'm still finding it hard to put it on for a casual day out! For one it's not waterproof, and secondly I heard servicing can take up to 6 months or more...
Nothing beats live pictures and real live experiences ...
even when they are only briefly, yet. I hope you will have lots of pleasure with your two new beauties. Congrats! Oliver ps: Looking forward to further experiences after some time of ownership ... :-)
before last shot...
... is not showing, the one where the watch sits at "9"... can you repost it pls, looks like the nicest one. And if you can, some shots outdoors, where we can see how that dial plays with natural light.
yes...
The 001 had black gold hands, the 010 has pristine mirror polished white gold hands. Never seen the 001 in person but I imagine the high contrast makes it look more "sporty"?
yes...
... i wouldn't say sporty, but more bold. Oxydized hands and markers, pops out more on a white dial. Yours is more classy, both are nice, and its a matter of personal taste.
Now i can guess that in a clear blue sunny sky...
... the White will pop out like a bomb, like snow on a beautiful day :) Don't hold back on throwing at us as many pics as you can ;)
Patek pick up trip
Nice pair of pateks. Fantastic , the 5960p is a work of art chrono The other patek manual wind is a joy to wind , you are a blessed Man , congrats & wear in good health. Best Geross
Congrats!
Many congrats Ambrose - sorry I wasn't able to join you for the pickup. Interesting that the 5204 is lighter than the 5960 - wouldn't have suspected that. Did you AD tell you when the black face 5204 was coming?
No word yet...
Roger, once it arrives, I will definitely let you know! There's a chance that another white gets here before that. I would wait for the black one though.
This one ...
... would be my choice. It looks smaller on the wrist and is more sporty :-) ...
I considered waiting for the black...
But I think knowing me, I'd go nuts seeing dust particles :-) My next move is to try the white on a brown strap, see how that looks.
I get your point ...
and indeed black dials can be quite challenging/demanding :-) Cheers, Oliver
they just don't make them like they used to..
patek 5004 will always stay true to the game. Thierry's new series of patek's i believe is moving away from what his forefather's has worked so hard to establish.. Timeless looking pieces. Yes he still makes them the old way, movement style hasn't changed...
Huge congrats for the moment...
Cutting the plastic is like giving birth to your 5204 & 5960! Cheers.
both are absolutely gorgeous. whoever adviced you
or if it was self taught did vey well congrats!!
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Wearing it upside down is something I have thought about many times.
Not with this watch as I do not own one but with a ALS Double Split. Thanks for sharing your pictures as it's a beauty. Congrats and ENJOY!
Suffice to say...
I somewhat passed out at the sheer awesomeness of your pickup. Two grail pieces and both in Pt. Congrats!! Thanks for sharing the snaps. Best, M.