The unpopular kid in the class.

Oct 19, 2020,07:38 AM
 

Is the reason why I love this model so much.
Apart from what my eyes tell me and what it does I’ve always liked an underdog and have often befriended the unpopular kid and included him where I could. The soft side of my personality is why I love the 5960p so much.
And could also be why conversely other models have no place in my collection.
Been looking for a grey strap for a while now and finally found the perfect shade to match the colour of the dial.
Thanks to a collected man for great service and strap.
M.














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That is a perfect match for the underdog.

 
 By: Bill : October 19th, 2020-07:46
There is so much to love with the 5960. Have a great week. ...  

Cool shot Bill.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-07:50
I agree. So much to love and seemingly dislike. The more unpopular the 5960p becomes the more I will love it and wear it. M.

Could not agree more, cool strap.

 
 By: xxcesar : October 19th, 2020-08:06
In any case, I still think this is one example of „the market“ not working.

Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-08:09
Pleased you like the strap. It makes the dial look more like the shade it was intended to IMO. The darker straps make it feel more dull. M.

Yes you are correct. Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-09:42
I hope it one days gets the desire it so deserves only time will tell. M.

This original 5960P is one of the best

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 19th, 2020-08:27
At it’s release it was definitely the popular kid, selling about $30k over retail! Then the pendulum swung hard the opposite direction. In any case, who cares about popularity? I’m glad you see the beauty where some are not and I commend you on an excelle... 

Happy you think like me.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-09:45
And I agree. Who cares. The strap is from. Great service. Please Show the pictures if you buy one of their straps. M.

Thanks M

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 19th, 2020-16:55
I thought that might be the case. ACM aka JPM... great quality indeed. I own many of his creations and just recently bought a two watch travel case from Bulang

Well I'd expect that from a similar mind.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-09:48
No surprise I agree with you. So under appreciated it’s incredible. I really don’t care that it’s under valued so much but hope one day it gets the appreciation of several other undeserving models. Glad you like the strap and thank you. M.

I was never under the impression that this was...

 
 By: mdg : October 19th, 2020-09:06
...an unloved reference. I have serious objections to the subdial design and the thickness, but that's just me...

Interesting.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-09:51
You are not alone for the dislike of the sub dial with it even being compared to a pepperoni pizza but I’ve not heard too many complaints about the thickness. Interesting because with the case size and heft of the platinum case I feel the proportions are ... 

great material and colour strap

 
 By: anaroku : October 19th, 2020-11:23
By wearing this unique strap, the image of the 5960Pgray will change considerably. Best matching for the wild (field work) version I think . congraturations

Thank you for your comments.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-12:08
I have finally found a colour and texture of strap which as you say really brings out the dial shades which in actual fact is my favourite quality of this watch. M.

Well Miles, this reference with this strap is ...

 
 By: GLau : October 19th, 2020-11:33
NOT an underdog 🐶 but a sure winner ! 👍

Thank you Gordon.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-12:11
Appreciate your opinion greatly. For me this watch in this format is the start of the Thierry Stern leadership in the same way the 5970 was. Just my thoughts and what the watch means to me. M.

Looking great on that strap

 
 By: keks : October 19th, 2020-12:00
Mine says hello ...  

Thank you and yours is looking good.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-12:12
Enjoy. M.

The Geneva seal is also part of its charm for me.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-12:15
This might be what at the end of the day creates the collectibility down the line. Any thoughts on this point ??? M.

🙏🏼 I agree.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-12:59
M.

I had no idea

 
 By: baufoam : October 19th, 2020-16:24
that the 5960 was regarded as an “unpopular” watch. I think it’s a Honey! Great timepiece with a very excellent choice of strap. God forbid that I ever start buying watches solely because they are “ popular”. We should buy these things because they speak ... 

Fully agree.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-22:31
I have been very careful to do that over my 30 years of collecting and have only ever pursued watches that sing to me. It has served me well and continues to do so. Thank you for your comments. Maybe I am misjudging the popularity of the first series but ... 

Superb strap choice

 
 By: hub6152 : October 19th, 2020-18:14
I Love it. As you might have seen in my posts I also chose straps to purposely dress this down and make it more a casual daily wearer!

I’m pleased.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-22:36
Yes I had seen. Keep up the good work. M.

Thank you Watchlover42

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 19th, 2020-23:11
Great capture. I do think that this version is a difficult one to capture its true likeness. This is why for me this strap has made a difference to its overall look. I’m pleased you had a good experience with ACM good guys should be praised and bad ones e... 

This would be popular in my class

 
 By: VinnieD : October 20th, 2020-01:21
I love this reference but indeed it has a quirky place in the Patek lineup, half dressy half sporty - the way I like them

Thank you Vinnie.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 20th, 2020-01:33
But do you think it is because it’s not sure what it is that makes it less regarded than it deserves? If you are right this could bode well for the future. M. Ps does anyone know why sometimes I can’t reply on peoples threads ??? Happens often. ????

Love the monochrome look of it

 
 By: George Gently : October 20th, 2020-02:05
Watch-strap combination is spot on... Regards, George

Cheers George.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 20th, 2020-03:10
Good description “the monochrome” look. M.

i think 5960(any) is a superb watch and great bang for

 
 By: Passionata_george : October 20th, 2020-04:00
the buck if you get one second hand,

Yes I agree.

 
 By: Miles_151 : October 20th, 2020-12:09
M.