Happy for you that you got this one, congratulations
... however tbh, the 5711 design has never appealed to me (probably one of the very few around here) Love your 5088 and am considering to purchase one as my AD offered it to me. Only drawback is that you can hardly tell the time with it ;-)
Thanks!
Well, telling time is overrated and certainly not the primary consideration if you want to buy a rare handcrafts model. Just look at any 5131, 5231J or 5089G.
Both are obviously very interesting pieces, but they couldn't be more different within Patek's offering ;-) While I frankly didn't ask for the new green Nautilus(es), I'm also currently considering a 5088..will be interested to see what you decide!;-)
As a rare handcraft in the regular catalog, it's truly as good as it gets in my opinion (I certainly favor it over the 5231, for instance). Here's a couple of recent wristshots I took of it. Cheers ;-) ...
very intriguing!
I thought up to now that this piece (5088) is only made on order but there seem to be a few floating around at ADs right now. I wonder if it will get discontinued some time soon...
I might know more after talking to some people next week, but my clear understanding is the 5088 has been an application piece since 2015, i.e., at some point in the process you need to be approved by Patek in order to be allocated one.
So I'm assuming this was the case for you as well, in the sense that even if your AD already has it in the shop, in case you decide not to purchase it, either they need to get another customer approved by Patek or they will simply send the watch back ;-) ...
Many thanks :-)
I deeply appreciate your knowledge and the included pictures from these documentations!! Guess I will make up my mind this summer
I do, my friend.
But honestly, I’m also a bit anxious to collect scratches and/or dings. 😅
I’d imagine that many of its brethren are gonna be watchbox safe queens…
So this one is lucky to be out and about. Keep on living
Many thanks, my friend.
Not an easy task because the dial often looks black in photos.
Hi V, love the green dial breathing outdoors and matched...
against green grass ! Again, we are green with envy !
Hi Ed, here’s a photo of the sweater.
I bought it last year so not sure if it’s still in Loro Piana’s collection. ...
This one is cotton only so perfect for now.
When I asked the salesperson why it’s so expensive he said they used the best cotton in the world and a lot thereof. 🤣
Like what Gordon just said, I’m also green with envy +1.
I might have to get a super fake for $1000 like that article and then meet you later for a gtg, 😜😅….
I bring the watch, you bring the Booze Justin…
I think it’ll work 😅 Shall we meet in Milan at V’s favorite place Galleria Vittorio Emanuele or the island where he vacations 🤣😬
Justin and I will not just offer real Coke or Pepsi-cola…
We will bring something stronger and everything will look just black and white 😜😂
Note taken my friend. I will not take the 'cheap' option to post old ones :-)
as soon as I take her out again, I will take a couple of pics for you Have a wonderful day, Alex
Congratulations
An amazing watch, as impressive as the rest of your collection. Enjoy it.
Indeed! Vroom vroom with your tick tock...
Just saw your love for LP as well! No better company for fine clothing. I think I have practically all of their models of coats (horsey, martingala, Sebring, roadster, etc) and sweaters and shoes. I guess collecting in one arena prepares you for many othe...
I will never get bored with more shots of this beauty on your wrist !
keep them coming Volker..
Simply said, this is how a treasure looks like!
I am happy for you, Volker, I am too busy to enjoy my new 15202 to envy you 😊. Warm congrats, Radu
Congratulations V.
I hope it brings you many years of enjoyment and smiles. After all that’s all it’s about. M.
