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Old 27 May 2018, 05:28 PM   #50
Pimpsy
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New Jersey
Watch: PP 5712/1A
Posts: 516
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Originally Posted by jfriedkin View Post
I laugh at my friends when they say I bought a Sub or GMT because it’s a tool watch. My buddy has a DSSD and tells me how great this watch is. Yes, it’s a great watch but don’t tell me you bought it because it’s a tool watch and you go in the pool with it! Anyone buying a Sub is not using it to dive with. In fact, as a dive watch, it is useless! Technology blew by the Sub 20 years ago and the Sub never changed. You buy a Sub (or a DSSD) to impress your friends.

As has been mentioned previously, you buy a Patek for yourself. No need to impress anyone, because no one know what they are. I stopped wearing Rolex around my family and friends because I didn’t what them to think I was “showing off. ” I stopped wearing Rolex walking around the city because I don’t want to get knocked over the head for 20K.

The people that buy and wear Patek don’t need to be convinced to buy them. They understand. However, I don’t know anyone that owns a Patek that started with Patek. I also don’t know anyone with a Perpetual Patek that started there.

To those that are considering Patek for the first time, I say, “hold on it is a thrilling ride that will last a lifetime”!
+1

Having owned many Rolexes I can confirm that the general perception is that they are worn in a flashy attempt to impress others. Sad, but true. I stopped wearing them for pretty much the same reasons you mentioned.


I love my PPs but I will say though that I am not a fan of the absurd 6 month service period. If this is still the case when my 5712 (daily) is up for service I'll replace it, even if I have to buy one that's already been serviced, lol. It's my favorite watch ever but I won't have my daily held hostage for 6 months...
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