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22 May 2022, 02:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Canada
Watch: Patek 5712/1a
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Look what the cat dragged in! INCOMING
The funny thing is that this watch (5231G) was never on my radar, I thought it a tad too dressy for me. A couple weeks back I get a call from my AD where they told me they have a special watch coming that I should have a look at. As a side note, my AD doesn't automatically allocate special watches, but rather gives the collector community a chance to look at these rare birds before they make a determination as whos home the watch goes to.
I go in with no expectation other than the excitement of seeing a unicorn in the flesh. I see it in the metal and fall in love. . .hard. I am of south east Asian decent, so the map strikes a chord with me. A certain pride overwhelms me, where on this tiny cloisonne enamel map I can show my kids their direct lineage. This is where the cheesy tag line rang home, you never actually own a Patek. . . I go down a rabbit hole to learn as much as I can about the watch, the history of the complication, the enameling process and how these dials are super rare to produce (there are only two artisans who work with Patek, and one of them is in their 70s). It's pretty cool, you get a Rare Handcrafts certificate of authenticity, where it notes that they are "keeping alive precious techniques that would otherwise become extinct." The watch in white metal and on a matte gator strap brings it down to a more casual affair, and complements my daily dress. I also love that it is under the radar, where I would be less conscious that someone would recognize it when in public. When I put the 5231 beside my other Pateks, you get a punch in the face of a tiny piece of art with splashes of color, and then you realize that that is also an engineering marvel (especially with the 240 micro), this piece is the dime among nickels. Its funny, sometimes you spend years hunting for trophies, then once in a blue moon a trophies find you. Thanks for reading. |
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22 May 2022, 02:50 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
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Beautiful watch, congratulations!
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22 May 2022, 03:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 1,256
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Beautiful! and your right about watches finding you, I’m a big believer in this.
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22 May 2022, 05:03 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: États-Unis
Watch: Patek, Rolex, Sinn
Posts: 837
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Huge, huge, huge congratulations! This is how the world should work. Enjoy in great health for years and generations to come!
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22 May 2022, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Europe
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what a great and unique piece ...
but can you elaborate on the story between first viewing it, to placing the bid and to actually get the allocation? do you think you were the only one (or fastest one)?
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22 May 2022, 06:15 AM
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Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
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Congratulations!
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22 May 2022, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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Congrats
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22 May 2022, 08:34 AM
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Location: USA
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Congrats
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22 May 2022, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2021
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex and Patek
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Amazing!
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22 May 2022, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Michael
Location: Dotonbori
Watch: Mostly blue dials
Posts: 7,623
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That's a very special watch. Congratulations!
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22 May 2022, 11:09 AM
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Location: Singapore
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Congrats!
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22 May 2022, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: APAC
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Big congratulations. A truly special watch with all the stories and emotional connection!
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22 May 2022, 06:52 PM
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Real Name: Logan
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Stunning!
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22 May 2022, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sunderland
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I’m now a big world Time fan, they seem to be getting the credit they deserve, it would be nice to see some wrist shots in a brighter light of that dial, truly stunning
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22 May 2022, 08:35 PM
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Location: UK
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Congrats
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22 May 2022, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Beauty, congratulations enjoy it
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23 May 2022, 02:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Asia
Watch: 004
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Congratulations.
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23 May 2022, 02:17 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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Congratulations
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23 May 2022, 04:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: U.S.A
Watch: Only Rolex & Patek
Posts: 3,345
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Indeed you're lucky to get an application pieces without apply application pieces....
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23 May 2022, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: USA
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Congratulations!
This can be my Patek endgame piece if I am ever being offered Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 May 2022, 02:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: San Francisco
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Huge congratulations- very special piece !!!! Truly stunning
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24 May 2022, 02:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 25,996
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Congratulations. Fantastic!
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24 May 2022, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: United States
Watch: 116710BLNR,116520.
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Stunning time piece...Wear in good health.
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24 May 2022, 11:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: USA
Watch: Patek and Casio
Posts: 74
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:Great story, thank for sharing! The watch is a stunner, congratulations
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24 May 2022, 11:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NYC/South Fl
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Great story and you also have a great AD. I wish they all worked that way.
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25 May 2022, 12:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Uk
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super mega
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25 May 2022, 04:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: YVR
Watch: Time Only
Posts: 2,332
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Amazing! Congrats bud!
May I ask with Canadian AD had it?
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25 May 2022, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Real Name: Jerry
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 693
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Congratulations! Great story and thanks for sharing
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26 May 2022, 12:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: U.S.
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I hope to add this reference at some point. Congratulations on the new addition, it really is special!
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26 May 2022, 07:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Canada
Watch: Patek 5712/1a
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