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Patek Philippe 5208T-010 for Only Watch 2017 - Close your eyes (after the first two shots) and pump up the volume 😉
Hi all,
I know, you were waiting for the timepiece which could/should... will be the true star of tomorrow's Only Watch 2017 auction 
Here it is! The Patek Philippe reference 5208T-010. Why "T"? Because it's the first and only version of this model made in titanium (About that, if you have the immeasurable chance to buy it, you can ever choose between a full back or a sapphire-crystal one).
As usual with PP, this unique timepiece is speechless. The hand-guilloché blue dial has an amazing "carbon" pattern... that you can find on the micro rotor again. This incredible watch (work of art instead) offers an instantaneous perpetual calendar with a day/night indicator and moon phases, a chronograph and... a minute repeater. All these complications are driven by the caliber R CH 27 PS QI which is black rhodium plated.
The readability is excellent and the "carbon" pattern offers nice reflections. Pushers and the crown are pure pleasure to use. Very smooth.
The back is a true feast for the eyes even if my shot does not glorify this spectacular mouvement unfortunately.
Now, you can close your eyes and pump up the volume. Enjoy!
Best wishes
Alkiro This message has been edited by Ares501 Mr Green on 2017-11-10 14:58:26
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Patek Philippe 5208T-010 for Only Watch 2017 - Close your eyes (after the first two shots) and pump up the volume 😉
Hi all, I know, you were waiting for the timepiece which could/should... will be the true star of tomorrow's Only Watch 2017 auction Here it is! The Patek Philippe reference 5208T-010. Why "T"? Because it's the first and only version of this model made in...
quite jealous that you had the opportunity to handle this marvel!
but hope you enjoyed and thanks for sharing thoughts and pictures! now I hope it goes to someone who will find great pleasure in owning it!
I was lucky for sure. That’s why I wanted to share with all PuristS here
I’m sure the person who will buy it will have great times with it. I hope he/she will take care of it too. Best wishes Alkiro
Wonderful Alkiro. A milestone of a watch. Just beautiful and technically superior.
Thanks for sharing this gem. Cheers. Geross.
Thanks for this....
A picture is not always the same as a real live photo and it looks phenomenal on the wrist! Thanks so much for sharing...
Thanks a lot for your kind words 🙏
You’re very true. Having the possibility of seeing all these marvels in real was a true pleasure and a great possibility to better understand and have a better judgement about them. Best wishes Alkiro
It's a dream watch for sure!
A great set of complications and an uncomplicated pleasing display. And then there's that fantastic looking movement. Best, Martin
That most of been a great experience to see these watches in person 🙏🏻
Great post my friend 👌🏻
Wonderful piece.
Very jealous you got to handle it. Any other standouts from the Only Watch?
I think the chakin joker really has been ...
ingeniously created ! It looks SO SO cool ! How much did it go for ? Thanks, Gordon
That is a great watch.
It was my second choic, but as soon as it passed a certain point, I gave up.
Hi Alkiro, truly one of a kind ! Did you ...
pull the slide and hear the chiming sounds ? Is it Cathedral ? Cheers, Gordon
Hi Gordon
You didn’t watch my video? I think it doesn’t work with the app but that’s ok through the website. Best wishes Alkiro
And sold for CHF6.2m.
Are there any tax guys here? I assume the majority of the purchase price is seen as a charitable donation and therefore deductable? Obviously rules change country by country but I'm just curious if anyone has any insight.
At least in the US, yes you can deduct what you paid OVER the "cash value" in goods received
As for the value of a one-off ti Patek perpetual minute repeater chrono moon phase- that might be a million or two at least. I'm sure the buyer has a good tax man (hopefully not in Panama)
not a tax man but the charitable donation deduction rules are not as convoluted in US as other parts of our crazy tax code
typically max limit at 50% of your adjusted gross income. but it can drop as low as 20%. and typically only for US based/founded/operated charity organizations. What would be cool to find out one day is where the buyers are from? I suspect a few buyers ar...
It's interesting. Not sure who here might be buying a $6.2m PP or a $1m FP Journe but..
..if one was getting a decent tax deduction on the Kari or the Urwerk x LF then those prices might be attractive to some. And Alkiro, apologies for taking this off the topic of the beauty of the watch itself. Thank guy for posting.
Beautiful watch. Thanks Alkiro.
Two questions. First, can you describe the strap? It almost appears cloth-like in your photos. Second, I expected a different sound given the chosen case material. Do you know if this is the natural "chime" of the Ti or if PP manufactured an alternate res...
Well, the strap is a blue Corduba which matches the hand guilloché “carbon” pattern very well. It’s firmly modern like the case material (titanium) in my opinion
Regarding the chime, I’m not sure that this version was the definitive one. I know that you could opt for a solid case back too which should have an “impact” on the chime. Unfortunately, I have no more info 😕 Best wishes Alkiro
My pleasure my friend
You know, the video has been taken with my iPhone which not do justice to this wonderful timepiece knowing that the conditions around were not the best too. Best wishes Alkiro
Hello Alkiro,
It must be much lighter than the original version... What a privilege you had! Thanks for sharing. 👋😊
Hello dear Gigi
I can’t tell you because I only tried this one so I have no point of comparison LOL 😁 But yes, it was obviously lighter and it was a true privilege to see it in real and to have had the possibility to put it on my wrist 😋 Best wishes Alkiro