dr.kol
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Yes, it will not happen.
Jun 28, 2016,04:43 AM
I have never kept a watch "sealed" over the night but always open it on the same day I receive it.
Still it's nice to get older watches in their original packing and unopened. Normally I take such watches to a watchmaker of the brand and ask him to study if the watch needs service. If yes, I'll get the watch serviced before I start wearing it. My 5450P is waiting for such inspection as well as new strap. However, thanks to the advance technology, it's quite unlikely that this watch would be short of oil.
Best, Kari
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It is a dull, grey and depressing day.
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-02:33
In order to brighten the day, I am wearing my 5550P But still the day feels miserable. I wonder if I should perhaps open this. At least the colour of the dial is warm like a beautiful summer day. I wish your day is brighter! Best, Kari...
LOOL you make me laugh a lot!
By: Thy1r : June 27th, 2016-03:09
You open Patek boxes like a box of mac and cheese in order to cheer you up. I love this! This 5550p is really incredible. I hope I could have a look at one in person... And yes, of course, open this box Have a great day. Cheers
Thanks but not really so.
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-03:34
Some watches I "hunt" for years. Just sometimes it happens that a bigger load is coming in short time and then it might be very quiet for a longer time. I will, most probably, open the watch next time I'm in Patek Salon and those nice guys have ordered me...
5550p is lovely...
By: mahesh : June 27th, 2016-03:46
just read about the watch interesting details & great collection Dr Kol ! Bravo...
The colour of the dial
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-05:53
remands me about the stuff my baby girl generated to her nappies when she was below one year... At the same time, perhaps it would be great to wear a "baby-spirit" watch on the wrist. Best, Kari
With my older kids I did.
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-06:01
But I was much younger those days. However, I've seen what's there. Best, Kari
I am not macho at all!
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-12:35
I just think there's a difference between the jobs of the man and the woman. Changing of the nappies belong to the wife. Driving the car belongs to the man Best, Kari
;-) [nt]
By: Alkiro1 : June 27th, 2016-12:45
It is dangerous to lear more!
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-07:38
From 5550P + 5450P there could be a temptation to continue on the same road: + 5350R + 5250G. But that would already be a very bad (and too expensive) idea. In reality 5550P has it all but the nappy filling colour of an AC forced me to go for 5450P. Plus ...
Indeed Kari
By: Mark in Paris : June 27th, 2016-09:56
Can be interesting to follow the whole lineage of this very special line-up, even if the first models are all ACs. Enjoy yours , they are the 2 first ones I would have picked as well. Cheers, Mark
Thank you Mark. And to be honest,
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-10:02
my watch boxes start to be overloaded already. I just miss a couple of Grand Complications but the current situation with Brexit suggest that now it's time to wait and see. Best, Kari
A lovely duo,Kari
By: beejo : June 27th, 2016-06:59
I am not used to see watches in plastic coming from I know you will get it out asap Both watches together can brighten the whole year...... Best, Ahmed
Naturally I will open it.
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-07:10
I'll go through my straps today and new ones are in the Salon when I visit next time. Yeah, 5450P is a special watch and makes a nice pair with 5550P. I feel lucky! Best, Kari
Because we got London weather!
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-07:41
Perhaps we will also have soon the EU referendum. Then Putin will visit Finland this week - I like when he stays at home. And finally, my friend from Lapland visited us and he was boozing heavily for five days. Yesterday he emptied a bottle of my good whi...
I am afraid that if we would change
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-09:44
our watch boxes, it would take some time to notice what happened. But hey, I was offered 5711P and I refused. When I changed my mind, it was too late already. I need to admit anyhow, that you have great taste Best, Kari
After opening the package,
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-12:08
the watch starts to look good. There's only one small problem: it seems to be nearly impossible to take a photo which would give a good idea of the charm of the dial. Next step is to place the bespoke strap and I will try several alternatives. Best, Kari ...
Here we go,Much better now
By: beejo : June 27th, 2016-14:20
Even if you don\'t like these pictures they are much better from the ones with the plastic broke the seal faster than I my friend. Best, Ahmed
Lol..
By: beejo : June 27th, 2016-18:07
Did not see that one coming Best, Kari
Yes, it will not happen.
By: dr.kol : June 28th, 2016-04:43
I have never kept a watch "sealed" over the night but always open it on the same day I receive it. Still it's nice to get older watches in their original packing and unopened. Normally I take such watches to a watchmaker of the brand and ask him to study ...
An annual calendar limited edition.
By: geross : June 27th, 2016-12:45
Perpetual calendar also limited edition , cause its an advanced researced series. Fantastic Kari. I salute you. Enjoy your watches Kari. All the best. Thanks for sharing your joy in this forum. Cheers Geross.
Thank you Geross.
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-12:51
It's funny but very often I like the limited editions more than the regular ones: 5450P, 5550P, 5100P, 5975P... It's not the relative rarity which is "speaking" to me but the watches. Best, Kari
Some pics
By: ch9698 : June 27th, 2016-13:34
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I agree 1000%
By: Chimaera : June 27th, 2016-14:07
I think the salmon is similar to my 3940, and it\'s a cow to photograph! Beautiful watches, though - congratulations and enjoy. However bad your day has been, just think of the England football manager...
Iceland vs. England made my day!
By: dr.kol : June 27th, 2016-14:34
Now life is smiling. Brexit in football! Your great 3940 London Edition has a very similar dial colour than 5450P. Really difficult to capture to the "film". Best, Kari
Perhaps so. But:
By: dr.kol : June 28th, 2016-22:41
it is the same with all limited editions if the production numbers are low. Let's think about 5070P. There are so many people who could not get one. On the other hand, rarity is probably one factor making limited edition watches so wanted. I wanted to get...
Agreed. Rarity is a factor when it comes to limited editions …
By: masterspiece : June 30th, 2016-11:44
but it can really get out of hand when a brand makes most of its piece a 'limited edition'. Of course, if the demand is greater than the supply it plays on the psyche of the buyer to acquire something that he/she will have the satisfaction and the experie...
Aloha Bob,
By: dr.kol : June 30th, 2016-13:24
luckily till now Patek had only a limited number of limited editions. I have refused many because the watches did not impress me. At the same time references like 5100P, 5975P and 5550P really "speak to me". I just bought 5450P. This watch was on the edge...