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Old 20 August 2017, 04:50 AM   #31
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Wow. Congratulations! What a pair with your 5070p, too. Special stuff right there.

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Old 20 August 2017, 04:54 AM   #32
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Congrats! one of the pinnacles!
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:43 AM   #33
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Enjoy it Thomas--like the strap also!
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:45 AM   #34
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Love it! Your old pictures were inspiring. Your 3970 is interesting as it has leaf hands and diamond tip markers. What series is it? Thanks!




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Old 20 August 2017, 04:12 PM   #35
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Old 20 August 2017, 11:39 PM   #36
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Old 20 August 2017, 11:57 PM   #37
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This one looks so good my friend. A timeless classic for sure and a bargain for all that you get with this piece.
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Old 21 August 2017, 07:02 AM   #38
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That is indeed a beauty. PCCH perfection. Congrats!
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Old 21 August 2017, 07:05 AM   #39
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Huge congrats real beauty!!
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Old 21 August 2017, 08:54 AM   #40
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Thank you all! Very kind.
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:00 AM   #41
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Wow. Congratulations! What a pair with your 5070p, too. Special stuff right there.

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Old 21 August 2017, 09:01 AM   #42
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This one looks so good my friend. A timeless classic for sure and a bargain for all that you get with this piece.
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:01 AM   #43
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Enjoy it Thomas--like the strap also!
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:01 AM   #44
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Third serie but with leaf hands
Thanks John! Hadn't come across that configuration before.
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:03 AM   #45
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Gorgeous, classy incoming. Congrats. That thing looks quintessential PP
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Congrats Thomas! That is a magnificent watch. Looks great on you.


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Congrats Thomas. Fits perfectly
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Gorgeous!!!! Congratulations... kind of speechless when
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Congratulations Thomas, it's a beauty


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Congrats Thomas, that comes close to being the ultimate grail, absolutely stunning!!
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Congratulations Thomas
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What a gorgeous piece


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Looks sensational on that strap


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Absolutely stunning! I nearly pulled the trigger a few months back but ended up with a 3940 instead. Might still add a 3970 in the future. I love the 2nd series hands, and love the strap you have on it. Is it a j or r?

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Old 21 August 2017, 12:41 PM   #46
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Marvelous, truly.
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Old 21 August 2017, 01:14 PM   #47
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This is a "game over" pic / pair right there.

Drop the mic...
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:43 PM   #48
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Indeed they are timeless. Tastefully chosen - congrats.
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:50 PM   #49
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Saw on IG, what an amazingly classy and beautiful piece! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 21 August 2017, 10:40 PM   #50
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THAT is a PP. Great purchase and congratulations.
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Old 22 August 2017, 07:10 AM   #51
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Old 22 August 2017, 08:08 AM   #52
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Congrats Thomas and what a killer pair. I love the 3970 as it is just so classic Patek!
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Old 22 August 2017, 10:26 AM   #53
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I've already commented on this thread, but I keep coming back to this photo. Absolutely superb!
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Old 23 August 2017, 05:34 AM   #54
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This is a "game over" pic / pair right there.

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Too kind! thanks!

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Indeed they are timeless. Tastefully chosen - congrats.


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THAT is a PP. Great purchase and congratulations.
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Congrats Thomas and what a killer pair. I love the 3970 as it is just so classic Patek!
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Old 23 August 2017, 06:45 AM   #55
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Holy Cow! Those two are SMOKING HOT! What a special pair. Thanks for the pics.
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Old 23 August 2017, 06:55 AM   #56
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Wonderful collection you have there. I have watched it change over the years but I must say it doesn't get much better than those 2.
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Old 23 August 2017, 07:44 AM   #57
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Timeless is the perfect description. Looked good when it came out, looks good today, will look good 50 years from now.

Congrats!
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Old 28 August 2017, 03:09 PM   #58
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What a stunning reference...


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Old 28 August 2017, 05:25 PM   #59
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Old 21 October 2017, 12:41 AM   #60
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