sham1
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Timing is everything!
I am in the UK to attend my sister's wedding and was pleasantly surprised when my UK AD informed me that my 5212A had arrived. It was scheduled for December but lately Patek have been late at delivering many of its watches. I love the patina on the dial which is not white but a more vintage looking off white. At 40mm, the watch is the largest in my collection but the lugs make it wearable on my notorious small wrist. Arguably my favourite Patek in the current collection (apart from a couple of minute repeaters), I am so happy and privileged to be the proud owner of this gem.
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
PS. Yes, I know, I need to set the watch!! 
Timing is everything!
I am in the UK to attend my sister's wedding and was pleasantly surprised when my UK AD informed me that my 5212A had arrived. It was scheduled for December but lately Patek have been late at delivering many of its watches. I love the patina on the dial w...
Fantastic piece, many congratulations
I got mine about 3 months ago and it is a perfect daily watch.
That is good to know!
Congratulations on yours! I think the UK market just received its allocation!
Congrats Sham ! The 5212 looks...
fitting on your small wrist ! Congratulations to your sister as well ! Was 5212 the watch you wore to the wedding ?
The wedding is on Sunday
and I just paid for the watch a few hours ago. But as I shall be reclaiming the tax back on the watch, my dealer will be sending the watch to Heathrow Airport via a courier company where I collect the watch at the VAT desk after I pass through security. T...
Congratulations!
Didn’t know you had your eye on this, but it is a really nice one. Very practical as well.
My only watch currently with a date!! :-)
But it had to be this way because another dial for the date would make it too cluttered and confusing to read. Next GTG, I shall bring it with me Thanks Richard!
Congratulations to both...
That 5212 is the best Christmas present 🎁 Hope to see more wrist shots!
Until I get my own, not enough :)
I prefer photos under different light scenario and in the wild, and movement shots, owners reviews and setting the watch etc etc etc Not a lot to ask for right? Lol...enjoy and as I always say, buying from Europe or UK is best with the VAT refund, unless ...
Thank you very much for the good wishes!
According to my AD, Patek will only be producing the 5212A in limited numbers which in a way is a pity because this watch can attract a lot of young people to the brand. Then again, apparently Patek intends to reduce its production next year which may res...
I know, and for good and for bad I expected this, since in the end it's steel..
However, one of the goals of the 5212 was to attract people back to the Calatrava line and they are succeeding, so hopefully it will always be available in reasonable numbers ;-) Cheers.
That seems contrary to the number of
Incomings that we see....I hope they dont over produce like the day with most references
I believe we might underestimate the good taste of many purists here sometimes
For example, with Rexhep Rexhepi's Chronometre Contemporain, the majority of the 50 watches produced have ended on the wrists of purists. Similarly, I am quite sure that the limited numbers of the 5212 have also been ordered by many purists. The fact that...
Congratulation Sham!
Such a great unexpected move from PP. well done PP and well done you! I love that watch!
Thank you for your kind words!
This watch would have been attractive in any metal but making it only in steel has made it an instant classic in my opinion.
Thank you for saying so!
I think Patek's choice of the tan calf strap has added character to the watch and made it cool!
Fantastic timepiece
Can’t say more this is just super amazing. It’s complication is gorgeous. Did not know you were after that one too hehe. Did you manage to get the pilot in blue dial too? Kev
Thanks Kev!
I have no idea if I have been allocated a 7234A because Patek South East Asia are not exactly informing the ADs who have been successful in their application. I wish I knew so I can direct the funds to other 'projects'! ...
That one is amazing
I wish I could get one too but I have up as way too far from Asia anyway Truely hope you can get one my friend Kev
To be honest Kev
I would be most surprised if I was allocated one because I have not bought a new Patek in Malaysia since 1995 so I am not exactly a current customer. And it will be Patek South East Asia who will be making the decision rather than the ADs.
Congratulations Sham!
It’s a beautiful piece that I think is a home-run from Patek. May you wear it in health and happiness!
Many thanks my friend!
It was love at first sight when I first saw the watch in May and that was in a restaurant with less than satisfactory lighting. Today when I saw it again, it looked so much better!
I am quite sure of that!
I was lucky to see one just last week, and it’s full of charm! Very happy for you, my friend, as I know you’ll enjoy it a lot.
Patek can seldom be accused of being creative
but I think in the 5212, they decided to show off their ingenuity. The watch would have sold like hot cakes even if it was in platinum so making it in steel was a master stroke.
big congratulations Sham...it is a practical watch !
wear in the best of your health !! Best, mahesh.,
Thank you Mahesh!
It will be one of my almost daily wear watches. The winding mechanism is especially smooth. It needs to be 40mm to remain legible!
wow
huge congrats on a lovely piece! I have yet to see this in person but looks amazing nevertheless. Looks great on your wrist, enjoy!
Thank you very much for your feedback!
I must confess that this is the first ever 40mm watch that seems to fit my wrist. I thank Patek big time for producing this watch!
Thanks Niall!
I intend to make good use of the watch. I just have to figure out how to adjust it first!
Thank you my friend!
Yes Patek really came through when it mattered. My dealer received only one piece this year so I am pleased and fortunate to have this beauty.
Very nice, it perhaps shows the future of the Calatrava line.
Could you post some pictures of your minute repeaters?
Yes I too am looking forward to what Patek will be doing with the Calatrava line after
they discontinued so many references last year. I had to read my post again and I apologise for misleading you into thinking I have Patek minute repeaters. I meant the current Patek collection rather than my current collection!! A minute repeater like the...
Unless of course
one wakes up one day and decides to sell one's entire collection to attain the holy grail!!
You'd have to really know what you want!
Every time I think about selling a watch, I put it on. That cures any urge to sell!
Your watches are obviously
a lot more alluring than mine1 But there are a few I must confess that will always stay with me. So bye bye 5078!
Thanks my friend!
I am happy we both received our Pateks within a week of each other.
Wow, congratulations my friend
I love this piece. It is so cool and modern in a really nice and calm way. I think patek is touching upon something really original I. Thermos of style with this watch. How are you enjoying it so far?
Than you my friend for your comments!
It is always good to see Patek coming up with something fresh. This is what the watch community looks forward to and needs. For now, I have only worn the watch to have the photos taken because I can only collect the watch from the airport when I depart th...
I cannot imagine it growing on me any more!!
But you are right, it probably will even though I am already crazy about this piece Thank you for your comments.
I love independents
but this Patek is really a class act in my opinion. Thank you for your kind feedback!
Double congrats Sham!
I did fall in love with the watch when I first tried it on, but it wasn't the right timing for me unfortunately Enjoy the wedding and Happy Holidays! ...
Thank you for the well wishes!
May the timing be right for you very soon as the watch suits you well!
The industry needs more people like you!
I discriminate way too much after years of buying many watches that I liked and then later discovering they were not really for me.I have since figured out exactly which brands are really within my comfort zone and appeal to me in the long term. And they ...
This is the sacred path chosen by those
who have made, let's say, not the wisest decisions in the past when it comes to watch acquisitions and are now allegedly wiser!
In this passion of ours
making mistakes is all part of the journey but we will also encounter some wonderful experiences along the way,
Very true!
The people and the journey are the best parts. The watches aren’t so bad either 😉
Agreed!!
The people has been a huge bonus I must confess, many of whom are on this forum.
Was having a look at it again
And just realised it’s 40mm but it still fits your wrist really well! They did a nice job with the lugs though. Enjoy it ! Kev
I came in May just to try the watch for size
as I was sceptical that it would fit my wrist especially as the not too dissimilar 40mm 5320 was a tad too large. The lugs as you correctly say did the trick and the busy dial also helped the wear watch smaller. It just shows how important lugs are. A 39....
Stunning
Hi there, I was at the same event as you back in May and placed an order too - watch looks great. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for next year. Enjoy this unique piece!
Yes I do remember you saying that you had ordered one too.
There are 12 orders for this watch at our AD and I know who is next so I hope you will receive yours soon after!
Thank you Bradley for your feedback.
I thought so too when I saw in the photos and then I saw in the flesh and cupid struck!
Super congratulations!!
This is a new interpretation by PP which is so unique and special. Enjoy wearing this marvel in the best of health.
Thank you very much Huei for your good wishes!
I look forward to see if Patek's new offerings in Basel next year can top this one!
Very cool piece
Never seen it in the metal but looks great on you. Wear it in good health Sham. Bring it along for the next GTG if you are in town.
Thank you my friend for your feedback!
I sure hope I will be around for the next GTG as I shall be arranging it!!!
Thank you for your well wishes!
It is a normal calendar watch apart from the week number which is unusual.