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Singing “New York, New York...”
Most of us remember the Grand Exhibition by Patek Philippe in July and seen some of the special edition watches for the event. There were a lot of nice reviews on those watches and event so I’ll skip that part.
I had the chance to be invited by PuristSPro and Tiffany to attend a very memorable evening, meeting friendly and nice PuristSPro members.
After the event, I asked Tiffany to help get 4 of the NY edition watches, 5230G, 7130G, 5522A and 7200/50G-011 for me. Although I didn’t get allocations for all, I got the 5522A and the 7200/50G, which I’m super happy already. The 5230G will seal the dream for a Patek Philippe WT, even if without those elusive cloisonné enamel ones.
Back in Sep, my boss got her 1st Calatrava and now it’s finally my turn 😁.
The timing of the call cannot be better, so here it is, my first Calatrava as well, 5522A.
The watch dial is very clean, no date and the raised applied numerals were done nicely, good contrast. Case size is good for a Pilot style watch, very versatile for jeans, so far I wore it casually.
This year I have been very good....Santa is here again 🎉
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Rgds
Raymond
What an exciting moment
First time doing the honors of cutting a Patek seal 😊
Ta-daaa...
Something for everyone, a Tiffany Diamond T for her and ordered a RG Hardware bracelet as well.
Finally together...
Love the micro rotor of the 7200/50G
The 324SC is nice too.
Also got a generous gift from Tiffany, The Authorized Biography by Nicholas Foulkes, great for holiday reading.
Happy family - Merry Christmas to you, my friends here
Nice lume
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Singing “New York, New York...”
Most of us remember the Grand Exhibition by Patek Philippe in July and seen some of the special edition watches for the event. There were a lot of nice reviews on those watches and event so I’ll skip that part. I had the chance to be invited by PuristSPro...
Congratulations my friend!
Not stunning pieces; the 5522 is well loved but that lady’s piece is really very, very nice as well. Happy holidays and enjoy!
Thanks my friend, both watches serve a very good purpose...
Time only - Simple, elegant, classy and practical. Happy holidays to you too. Rgds Raymond
Congratulations on this fabulous addition, Raymond!
You really are on a roll and it seems Santa was definitely observant of your good deeds
Thanks KMII...so far, 6 watches this year, I’ve been a good guy this year for sure..
Not counting the Omega Trilogy set yet, but I’m now ok to save it for next year 🤣 Rgds Raymond
Congratulations Raymund. Now all in the family have a Patek to wear.
Best wishes , happy holidays. Geross.
Hi Raymond, what an end to an excellent year for you ! Huge congrats !
Your pilot watch is clean and stylish ! Most importantly, your boss is happy ! Enjoy these great pieces during your holidays. Cheers, Gordon
Hi Gordon, definitely an excellent year, so is yours!
Thank you for the well wishes. My boss is very supportive so I’m very blessed to have her😁 With 6 new watches this year, I’ll have lots of choices to enjoy 😊 Rgds Raymond
Congratulations Raymond. Fortunately Santa Patek was wise and avoided using third-party logistics for transport 😉
On time and in condition are not a given this time of year! Two beautiful pieces pictured, and evidently half a side in house but not on the pitch. That, my friend, is a very, very productive year 😀
I joined Santa Patek Prime so got it overnight 😂
Local Tiffany Director is a capable and great lady, who help to push really hard to make it happen. My “boss” said no more watches in 2018....😜, but guess what, we are invited by Lange to Miami for the Watches & Wonders and she agreed to go 😁 Rgds Raymond...
Big Thank You my friend...I’m making sure to stay super healthy to enjoy all my treasures...
Let the next generation wait a little longer 😜
Congratulations Raymond!
Looks great on you and I love the tan calf strap, works perfectly with that clean dial. Enjoy your holiday!!! 👪
Thank you, Joe...no feast but went to get some USDA prime NY to make it at home 😋
I agree that calf leather works perfect and the buckle is a nice touc. You too enjoy the holiday, my friend! Rgds Raymond
Congratulations, Raymond.
Your patience has been rewarded; and a timely arrival. Very Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you, Padj...we are all very nice people 😜
I rather they do it right first time than rushing. Patience is a virtue. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
Raymond, your wife's watch was actually my favourite from NY.
The "Pilot" doesn't do it for me, and I prefer the rounder and softer case of the previous WT. But what a pair! Wear them in good health.
Hi Jay, that dark blue MOP dial really shines like a rainbow at certain angle...
I agree it looks better than the whiter one. She had the very rare chance to wear both 😁 Surprisingly the dark blue looks “bigger”. I like the Pilot because it’s not that traditional and it’s good to know it’s a Patek by myself and not many. Thank you for...
Congratulations!
It’s so difficult to get an allocation, and you were chosen to receive a pair! I wonder how many lucky collectors were given this opportunity! Enjoy your special watches.
Thank you, jonrus...I think they are a max 75pcs + 75pcs dark and white MOP 7200/50G ladies,
whose husband ordered this for their wife and also ask for another men’s watch will be lucky ones. There are even luckier ones with a pair of WTs which I’m not 😬, but I’m very, very satisfied. Most watch members or owners here are men as we know, so my st...