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Old 5 April 2018, 04:56 AM   #1
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Patek 5980/1R
Whilst on my travels in Florence I visited the PP dealer on the Ponte Vecchio and a very kind sales woman showed me a 5980/1R that had just arrived that morning! She explained that it will never be put in the window and that it will only be brought out to people showing interest in the Nautilus range or offered to their best customers. She also explained that they get one SS model of a few references a year which are sold to her top Italian customers. A cool story I thought I would share, if you ever get the chance I would highly recommend visiting! There is also a quirky AP Boutique on the bridge.
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:04 AM   #2
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i love that piece
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:07 AM   #3
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It’s honestly the most beautiful watch I have ever seen in person
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:07 AM   #4
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It’s honestly the most beautiful watch I have ever seen in person
thats exactly why i avoid seeing it in person
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:10 AM   #5
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thats exactly why i avoid seeing it in person
The pictures really don’t do it justice, I have far better quality images but can’t upload them!
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:31 AM   #6
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Nice watch indeed


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One of my favorites!!
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Did you leave with it? It’s spectacular
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:38 AM   #9
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geeeeeezus!
still want the 5711R?
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That is one amazing piece. Was it uncomfortably heavy on the wrist
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My personal opinion...it’s the right amount of heft on the wrist.
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thats exactly why i avoid seeing it in person
Me too, got one and don't want to need another.
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Scrolling through your photos, I didn't think it could get better than the 5980R, but the 40th is so nice!
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Tried it on at my local grey a few times. Didn't want to leave without it. Always left feeling deflated as I wanted it so badly.
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I have been there... they is also an AP and ALS AD on the same block. When i was there last year they had the new AP openworked in gold.
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Was there in November, she is a nice lady indeed, honest and straightforward.
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Looks great on you!
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The only thing I left with was a broken heart...
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That is one amazing piece. Was it uncomfortably heavy on the wrist
No it was perfect, just the amount you would want to expect, possibility one of the most ergonomic watches I have tried on also!
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My personal opinion...it’s the right amount of heft on the wrist.
Couldn’t agree more!
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Me too, got one and don't want to need another.
Would you gents like me to bring it back for you? We can go thirds and have it each on rotating weeks!
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Tried it on at my local grey a few times. Didn't want to leave without it. Always left feeling deflated as I wanted it so badly.
I feel your pain, that’s exactly how I felt!
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I have been there... they is also an AP and ALS AD on the same block. When i was there last year they had the new AP openworked in gold.
I haven’t seen the ALS AD yet, I went in AP and they had some nice pieces in, I tried on the 44mm ROO rose gold and the 42mm gold brick!
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Was there in November, she is a nice lady indeed, honest and straightforward.
She even gave me her business card!... not entirely sure why but is a cool momento I guess
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