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topcat30093 · 28 July 2008, 06:41 AM

I have had this beautiful watch for only two weeks and I love it.

rpryan55 · 28 July 2008, 06:44 AM

Stunning. Congrats!

simplicity · 28 July 2008, 07:06 AM

congrats Tony, very great watch .

toph · 28 July 2008, 07:27 AM

i love it too!
great choice

DSJ · 28 July 2008, 07:29 AM

You are a lucky man to own such a treasure.

Mrdi · 28 July 2008, 07:38 AM

Elegant and complicated.
Do you change the timing belt every 15k?

GMTJOHNNY · 28 July 2008, 07:48 AM

I noticed the time is the same time as NOW, but 12 hours off.
Beautiful piece.
Did YOU open the caseback?
Does this model automatically change the days and know when to go from 30 to 31 days in the month or do you manually change it like Rolex?
Wish the Cellini line would come out with something as complicated and clean looking.
Best of luck with it!!!

Welshwatchman · 28 July 2008, 07:59 AM

It's a beautiful and very fine watch, Tony.

I came close to getting the slate dial one but WOS in Cardiff couldn't quite get down to my max price level so no deal.

Congratulations.

gtbike72 · 28 July 2008, 08:13 AM

Wow very nice, i love it...

Markg · 28 July 2008, 02:12 PM

Great Watch!!

which movement is it?

topcat30093 · 28 July 2008, 02:47 PM

Thank you to everybody, for your kind comments.

To answer some of your questions.

Markg, it has the 315 S IRM QA LU movement. Some people reckon that this model has been fitted with the 324 movement, but PP have informed me that they haven't.

John, you are correct, its what is called an Annual Calender, it only requires the date to be changed once a year on March 1st.

And no It has a sapphire back fitted.

Mrdi, Good question but no I don't have to change the belt as it has a steel one fitted.

Paul, I hope that in the future you will be able to do a deal with WOS.

boa2 · 28 July 2008, 03:57 PM

Tony, that is a true masterpiece! As I mentioned to you the other day, I recently had the opportunity to try on the one you have as well as the WG/slate dial version, and could not believe how beautiful they were. Enjoy it, as I'm sure you will. As David noted, you own a real treasure.

Markg · 29 July 2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Markg, it has the 315 S IRM QA LU movement. Some people reckon that this model has been fitted with the 324 movement, but PP have informed me that they haven't.

my AD had both a white gold 324 and YG 315/299 in stock (at the same time) 3 months ago. i did some research, since they patek site didnt give much insight

the earlier 5146 had the 315/199 which had the old 2 arm 8 weight gyromax balance. Then , for a while the 5146 had the 315/299 with the new improved gyromax balance with 4 arms but only 4 weights. the latest have the 324 movement.

and congrats again on a GREAT watch! one of my favorites!

Numismatist · 29 July 2008, 12:39 AM

Outstanding piece. Patek really gets the look right. Masterpiece. I love moonphases.

Terry Newton · 30 July 2008, 09:31 AM

You have the watch I want to have when I grow up.

That is absolutely stunning.

Terry Newton

GBJIV · 14 October 2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

You have the watch I want to have when I grow up.

That is absolutely stunning.

Terry Newton

Me too... This is sometime in the future. I think it is gorgeous. Congratulations!

Andad · 28 July 2008, 06:43 PM

Very nice - and handy if you can't remember the day and the month.

Tombstone · 28 July 2008, 06:56 PM

I agree this watch is a true masterpiece.

mailman · 29 July 2008, 12:08 AM

Beautiful watch Tony

buz-lh · 30 July 2008, 09:55 AM

Absolutely gorgeous. That almost makes me want to wear a suit.

OYSTERMANN · 31 July 2008, 07:05 AM

Beautiful watch, Tony and congratulations on taking some great shots of it, too

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What an extraordinarily good box your new Patek came in - really nice

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I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing this one for many years

Irish Dan · 27 August 2008, 10:22 AM

A fine Swiss Instrument

superman · 1 October 2008, 01:02 PM

in about 42 years.... whew! very nice watch there!

CLARK

golfball123 · 1 October 2008, 01:23 PM

beauty...

simplicity · 3 October 2008, 08:24 AM

congrats, very beautiful Patek

mamin · 3 October 2008, 11:33 PM

Congrats

elgatonegro · 10 July 2009, 01:27 PM

Congrats to your new collection.

It's absolutely stunning!

sakuraba · 2 October 2009, 01:26 AM

That's the prettiest watch I've ever seen!

snow_rocks · 13 December 2009, 09:37 AM

Beautifully complicated!

elgatonegro · 24 February 2010, 09:14 PM

huwow!

Excellent choice Tony!

28 July 2008, 06:44 AM	#2
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Stunning. Congrats! __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

28 July 2008, 07:27 AM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i love it too! great choice __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

28 July 2008, 07:29 AM	#5
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	You are a lucky man to own such a treasure. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 July 2008, 07:48 AM	#7
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I noticed the time is the same time as NOW, but 12 hours off. Beautiful piece. Did YOU open the caseback? Does this model automatically change the days and know when to go from 30 to 31 days in the month or do you manually change it like Rolex? Wish the Cellini line would come out with something as complicated and clean looking. Best of luck with it!!! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

28 July 2008, 07:59 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It's a beautiful and very fine watch, Tony. I came close to getting the slate dial one but WOS in Cardiff couldn't quite get down to my max price level so no deal. Congratulations. __________________ ..33

28 July 2008, 07:06 AM	#3
simplicity "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: france Posts: 172	congrats Tony, very great watch .

28 July 2008, 07:38 AM	#6
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Elegant and complicated. Do you change the timing belt every 15k?

28 July 2008, 08:13 AM	#9
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Wow very nice, i love it... __________________

28 July 2008, 02:12 PM	#10
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	Great Watch!! which movement is it?

28 July 2008, 02:47 PM	#11
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Thank you to everybody, for your kind comments. To answer some of your questions. Markg, it has the 315 S IRM QA LU movement. Some people reckon that this model has been fitted with the 324 movement, but PP have informed me that they haven't. John, you are correct, its what is called an Annual Calender, it only requires the date to be changed once a year on March 1st. And no It has a sapphire back fitted. Mrdi, Good question but no I don't have to change the belt as it has a steel one fitted. Paul, I hope that in the future you will be able to do a deal with WOS. __________________

28 July 2008, 03:57 PM	#12
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,661	Tony, that is a true masterpiece! As I mentioned to you the other day, I recently had the opportunity to try on the one you have as well as the WG/slate dial version, and could not believe how beautiful they were. Enjoy it, as I'm sure you will. As David noted, you own a real treasure. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

29 July 2008, 12:39 AM	#14
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Outstanding piece. Patek really gets the look right. Masterpiece. I love moonphases. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

30 July 2008, 09:31 AM	#15
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	You have the watch I want to have when I grow up. That is absolutely stunning. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

28 July 2008, 06:43 PM	#17
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,926	Very nice - and handy if you can't remember the day and the month. __________________ E

28 July 2008, 06:56 PM	#18
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	I agree this watch is a true masterpiece. __________________ Always working...by choice

29 July 2008, 12:08 AM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,387	Beautiful watch Tony __________________ JJ

30 July 2008, 09:55 AM	#20
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Absolutely gorgeous. That almost makes me want to wear a suit. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 July 2008, 07:05 AM	#21
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Beautiful watch, Tony and congratulations on taking some great shots of it, too . What an extraordinarily good box your new Patek came in - really nice . I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing this one for many years __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

27 August 2008, 10:22 AM	#22
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	A fine Swiss Instrument __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

1 October 2008, 01:02 PM	#23
superman Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Clark Location: California Posts: 74	in about 42 years.... whew! very nice watch there! CLARK

1 October 2008, 01:23 PM	#24
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	beauty...

3 October 2008, 08:24 AM	#25
simplicity "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: france Posts: 172	congrats, very beautiful Patek

3 October 2008, 11:33 PM	#26
mamin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Moustafa Location: MEA Region Watch: Omega, Tag Posts: 16	Very Nice Congrats

10 July 2009, 01:27 PM	#27
elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	Congrats to your new collection. It's absolutely stunning!

2 October 2009, 01:26 AM	#28
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	That's the prettiest watch I've ever seen! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

13 December 2009, 09:37 AM	#29
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Beautifully complicated!

24 February 2010, 09:14 PM	#30
elgatonegro Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 467	huwow! Excellent choice Tony!

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