that's an awful lot of important disappointments for a very expensive watch

Jun 18, 2008,18:38 PM
 

Sorry it wasn't everything you had hoped it would be.  Hopefully it will grow on you in the future.  If not, luckily you should have no problem getting rid of it.

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Initial Impressions of my 5712/1A - from a Patek Newbie

 
 By: Evosam : June 18th, 2008-18:10
So as I posted yesterday, it's been over 12 months since my initial quest for this piece from an AD and I finally got delivery of it. However, I guess since that time, the price has also gone up considerably - but that's another discussion that I think ha...  

give it some time...

 
 By: Ba Ba : June 18th, 2008-19:39

You're absoulutely right

 
 By: gqmagic : June 18th, 2008-19:51
Sam, sorry it wasn't quite what you expected. I'll take it off your hands before you break this fragile piece. You can then go back to Rolex, Offshore, and Panerai.

I actually like the thinness - it was just unexpected...

 
 By: Evosam : June 18th, 2008-22:43
So I must try and clarify here.... Thin is good in this case and it adds to the comfort of the watch as I commented on at the end. I was just very surprised by it and it caught me a little off guard. In actual fact, the thinness of the 5712 vs. some of my... 

5712 letdowns

 
 By: alanbstern : June 18th, 2008-23:58

Wow, Walter

 
 By: amanico : June 19th, 2008-00:43
Imppressive! LOL But can you measure the diameter without the crown and the " bridge " at " 9 " ???? Just the diameter of the case, please? Best. Nicolas

Walter,

 
 By: WatchFan1 : June 21st, 2008-17:04

Congratulations!

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : June 19th, 2008-07:46

Thin is something special these days

 
 By: eric.vonschonberg : June 20th, 2008-00:04