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HL65 · 4 March 2017, 09:56 AM

Congrats and great choice!

ezinhk · 4 March 2017, 10:10 AM

Congrats, you won't need another this is the best

koetp · 4 March 2017, 11:45 AM

Congrats!

Hairdude1 · 4 March 2017, 12:19 PM

Congrats!!!

steaklover88 · 4 March 2017, 01:01 PM

thanks all especially for your warm welcome :)

i still can't bring myself to break open the seal of the box haha. might wait for my wife's watch to arrive. then we'll convince each other to break the seals together lol

Chadridv · 4 March 2017, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steaklover88

thanks all especially for your warm welcome :)

i still can't bring myself to break open the seal of the box haha. might wait for my wife's watch to arrive. then we'll convince each other to break the seals together lol

Just wear the box around your wrist!!

Haha ok for real rip that puppy open and let's see it on the wrist. Unless you want to share the moment with the wife which would be lovely too. Either way we look forward to the wrist shots.

Congrats!

steaklover88 · 4 March 2017, 01:41 PM

Hahahaha! That would make a nice wrist shot. Yeah maybe i'll wait for the wife's to arrive. Should be here in a couple of weeks. I'll be sure to post wrist shots as soon as possible. Thanks!

sea-dweller · 8 March 2017, 04:47 AM

Congrats!

steaklover88 · 8 March 2017, 03:08 PM

Thanks!

Ton91 · 8 March 2017, 04:11 PM

Big congrats

steaklover88 · 8 March 2017, 05:24 PM

Thank you

steaklover88 · 8 March 2017, 06:46 PM

Do you guys recommend a watch winder? I don't plan to wear the watch everyday. Maybe between 1-3 times a week.

Will a watch winder wear out the watch faster? Or is it better to keep the mainspring wound?

If ever I need a watch winder where can i buy a decent one? Lucerne doesn't have stock at the moment.

waspy1 · 8 March 2017, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steaklover88

Do you guys recommend a watch winder? I don't plan to wear the watch everyday. Maybe between 1-3 times a week.

Will a watch winder wear out the watch faster? Or is it better to keep the mainspring wound?

If ever I need a watch winder where can i buy a decent one? Lucerne doesn't have stock at the moment.

It's personal preference but I'd never keep an uncomplicated watch on a winder. I'd only consider one for a calendar/ moon phase piece.

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mjclark32 · 8 March 2017, 10:12 PM

Very nice, congrats!

scarlet knight · 8 March 2017, 10:24 PM

Wrist shots possible?

gummy · 8 March 2017, 10:37 PM

Great Choice.

Welcome to TRF!

Defiancekofb · 9 March 2017, 04:30 AM

Wow very nice! I'm just here waiting for mine to arrive, living vicariously through all you current 5711 owners.

mdtddd2007 · 9 March 2017, 04:42 AM

Nice first. Congrats!!!

lapince · 9 March 2017, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steaklover88

thanks all especially for your warm welcome :)

i still can't bring myself to break open the seal of the box haha. might wait for my wife's watch to arrive. then we'll convince each other to break the seals together lol

Wow, I couldn't wait for more than 5 minutes...

Racerdj · 9 March 2017, 09:37 AM

Excellent choice, congratulations!

steaklover88 · 9 March 2017, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waspy1

It's personal preference but I'd never keep an uncomplicated watch on a winder. I'd only consider one for a calendar/ moon phase piece.

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thanks waspy1. so it won't harm the watch if i wind it manually every time it stops? i read somewhere that it might cause premature wear and tear on the winding mechanism?

steaklover88 · 9 March 2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

Wow, I couldn't wait for more than 5 minutes...

haha. i'm using the excuse: i'm waiting for my wife's watch to arrive so that we can open them at the same time and therefore the watches age at the same time :) crazy i know hehe

steaklover88 · 9 March 2017, 06:39 PM

thanks all!

kaiserphoenix · 9 March 2017, 07:41 PM

Congratulations!!!

steaklover88 · 10 March 2017, 01:59 PM

thanks!

steaklover88 · 10 March 2017, 02:03 PM

went out and bought a winder this morning :)

Jareddad · 10 March 2017, 02:17 PM

Congrats! But this will definitely not be your only Patek!

Your sickness has just begun.

steaklover88 · 10 March 2017, 02:56 PM

Thanks! Haha! Oh no!!!

lapince · 10 March 2017, 05:02 PM

Wow you bought a winder for a 5711..... so you will now have the perfect excuse to get a much more complicated Patek, because you really don't need a winder for a 5711

steaklover88 · 10 March 2017, 09:00 PM

Lol

My rationale for getting a winder (kindly correct me if i'm wrong):

the winding stem and seals will wear out faster if i keep winding the watch every time i wear it. since i plan to wear the watch only once or twice a week i'd probably have to wind it once or twice a week.

To minimize winding, i plan to switch on the winder only on those days i'm not wearing the watch and only during day time. this would simulate my wearing the watch everyday and taking it off before i go to bed. so wear and tear would be the same as if i wore the watch everyday.

does this make sense? :)

4 March 2017, 09:56 AM	#31
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Congrats and great choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 March 2017, 12:19 PM	#34
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

8 March 2017, 04:47 AM	#38
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 March 2017, 10:12 PM	#44
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Very nice, congrats! __________________

9 March 2017, 09:37 AM	#50
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Excellent choice, congratulations! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

4 March 2017, 10:10 AM	#32
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	Congrats, you won't need another this is the best

4 March 2017, 11:45 AM	#33
koetp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Asia and Europe Watch: Rolex PP AP&more Posts: 1,623	Congrats!

4 March 2017, 01:01 PM	#35
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	thanks all especially for your warm welcome :) i still can't bring myself to break open the seal of the box haha. might wait for my wife's watch to arrive. then we'll convince each other to break the seals together lol

4 March 2017, 01:41 PM	#37
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	Hahahaha! That would make a nice wrist shot. Yeah maybe i'll wait for the wife's to arrive. Should be here in a couple of weeks. I'll be sure to post wrist shots as soon as possible. Thanks!

8 March 2017, 03:08 PM	#39
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	Thanks!

8 March 2017, 04:11 PM	#40
Ton91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bangkok Posts: 138	Big congrats

8 March 2017, 05:24 PM	#41
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	Thank you

8 March 2017, 06:46 PM	#42
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	Do you guys recommend a watch winder? I don't plan to wear the watch everyday. Maybe between 1-3 times a week. Will a watch winder wear out the watch faster? Or is it better to keep the mainspring wound? If ever I need a watch winder where can i buy a decent one? Lucerne doesn't have stock at the moment.

8 March 2017, 10:24 PM	#45
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,143	Wrist shots possible?

8 March 2017, 10:37 PM	#46
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,301	Great Choice. Welcome to TRF!

9 March 2017, 04:30 AM	#47
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Wow very nice! I'm just here waiting for mine to arrive, living vicariously through all you current 5711 owners.

9 March 2017, 04:42 AM	#48
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Nice first. Congrats!!!

9 March 2017, 06:39 PM	#53
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	thanks all!

9 March 2017, 07:41 PM	#54
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,599	Congratulations!!! __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

10 March 2017, 01:59 PM	#55
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	thanks!

10 March 2017, 02:17 PM	#57
Jareddad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 326	Congrats! But this will definitely not be your only Patek! Your sickness has just begun.

10 March 2017, 02:56 PM	#58
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	Thanks! Haha! Oh no!!!

10 March 2017, 05:02 PM	#59
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Wow you bought a winder for a 5711..... so you will now have the perfect excuse to get a much more complicated Patek, because you really don't need a winder for a 5711

10 March 2017, 09:00 PM	#60
steaklover88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 55	Lol My rationale for getting a winder (kindly correct me if i'm wrong): the winding stem and seals will wear out faster if i keep winding the watch every time i wear it. since i plan to wear the watch only once or twice a week i'd probably have to wind it once or twice a week. To minimize winding, i plan to switch on the winder only on those days i'm not wearing the watch and only during day time. this would simulate my wearing the watch everyday and taking it off before i go to bed. so wear and tear would be the same as if i wore the watch everyday. does this make sense? :)

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