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texex91 · 10 May 2012, 01:13 AM

Pretty special day for me. My Patek story started 30 years ago when I was 13 years old.

Growing up in Houston, my father was in the Oil & Gas business and every year he would have colleagues in town from all over the world for the OTC (Offshore Technology Conference). I loved it because there was always a large formal party at our house (perfect excuse to stay up late). That particular year I remember, because I had just bought my first watch (well parents bought half, I bought other half of the $15 watch) a Texas Instruments LED push button watch--very cool to me. I remember showing my new watch to a very good friend of my fathers, and I asked him what he was wearing and he said ‘Patek Philippe’. Now at the time that meant nothing more to me than my fathers name was Phillip and he joked with me saying it was named after my dad (and I never forgot that).

Fast forward 8 years to college when I bought my first Rolex Sub (saved every penny) and over the next 20 years owned almost every flavor of Rolex (YG, Stainless, TT and some 3 and 4 times). In my 40’s I started into Panerai and expanded this year into AP--amazing how this sickness spreads quick.

Well, today my friends, I finally own the watch my fathers friend told me I would 30 years ago. I introduce ‘my’ Patek Philippe 5167A.

Thanks to all of our Patek enablers (Dan, Mike, Ken, Anders, Jim and all of the other 5167 posters) for making the decision simple for me

. The enablers thread threw me over the edge early last week and I just had to find a BNIB in stock (not an easy task).

Let the photos begin (at the office and overcast no sun so quality will not be up to Jim’s standards)...headed at lunch to get sized, and will post wrist shots after.

SO FAR SO GOOD

LOVE THE BOX

FIRST SIGHTING

NICE

OUTSIDE (OVERCAST)

SEALED YESTERDAY BEFORE SHIPPED

brian8121 · 10 May 2012, 01:17 AM

Congrats Paul! She's a beauty!

jim251 · 10 May 2012, 01:23 AM

Outstanding, Paul! Wear it in the best of health...

And now that you have graduated to official "Enabler" status, buff up the old Kodak and start practicing - everyone will be waiting for your oohs and aahs posts!

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 01:27 AM

Huge Congrats Paul!!

Great story, I'm glad you finally were able to get your Patek.

Paul McCartney would be so proud.

texex91 · 10 May 2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by brian8121

Congrats Paul! She's a beauty!

Thanks Brian!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim251

Outstanding, Paul! Wear it in the best of health...

And now that you have graduated to official "Enabler" status, buff up the old Kodak and start practicing - everyone will be waiting for your oohs and aahs posts!

That will take some practice, but I will keep looking at your shots

psv · 10 May 2012, 01:30 AM

Huge congrats, Paul! I love the Aquanaut, it is the only Patek I ever owned, and I'm sure I'll own it again soon enough! Wear it in good health!

Mine says hi!

By the way, it is very easy to size yourself, all you need is a very sharp knife or razor blade.

FeelingTheBlues · 10 May 2012, 01:38 AM

Paul, that is the best looking steak I've ever seen!

In all seriousness, you made a great choice, wear it in good health!

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Huge congrats, Paul! I love the Aquanaut, it is the only Patek I ever owned, and I'm sure I'll own it again soon enough! Wear it in good health!

Mine says hi!

By the way, it is very easy to size yourself, all you need is a very sharp knife or razor blade.

The hardest time I had was getting the strap back in the deployant clasp.

I finally used some long wooden scewers to help push the strap ends back into the deployant clasp.

S`` · 10 May 2012, 01:46 AM

Paul, thanks for not teasing us like Dan...

psv · 10 May 2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

The hardest time I had was getting the strap back in the deployant clasp.

I finally used some long wooden scewers to help push the strap ends back into the deployant clasp.

It is all about having the right tools! :-)

jim251 · 10 May 2012, 01:58 AM

Paul - go slowly when snipping the strap for fit. This watch does not have to be tight, or even snug, to perfectly and lightly stay in place. Also keep in mind the positioning of the Calatrava cross - if you want it centered or specifically placed on the underside of your wrist the two straps will no doubt end up being different lengths.

I think when fitting mine, my AD did 5 iterations before I said I'd try it like that. No other adjustments have been necessary and it ended up perfect...

ocwatching · 10 May 2012, 01:59 AM

Great story Paul and congrats on the personal grail!
Nice start to your Patek journey!

Cru Jones · 10 May 2012, 02:12 AM

congratulations!! nice post, too.

FeelingTheBlues · 10 May 2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Szer

Paul, thanks for not teasing us like Dan...

Teasing? Please, he barely made us wait...for days!

texex91 · 10 May 2012, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Huge Congrats Paul!!

Great story, I'm glad you finally were able to get your Patek.

Paul McCartney would be so proud.

Thanks Dan

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Huge congrats, Paul! I love the Aquanaut, it is the only Patek I ever owned, and I'm sure I'll own it again soon enough! Wear it in good health!

Mine says hi!

By the way, it is very easy to size yourself, all you need is a very sharp knife or razor blade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Paul, that is the best looking steak I've ever seen!

In all seriousness, you made a great choice, wear it in good health!

Yummy steak

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szer

Paul, thanks for not teasing us like Dan...

No problem!

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

It is all about having the right tools! :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

Great story Paul and congrats on the personal grail!
Nice start to your Patek journey!

Thanks Phil

unmenuae · 10 May 2012, 02:17 AM

Nice story - congrats :)

Rsvrider · 10 May 2012, 02:21 AM

Great story, congrats! Love the fact tht you will always have that memory associated to this watch.

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szer

Paul, thanks for not teasing us like Dan...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Teasing? Please, he barely made us wait...for days!

This crowds getting ugly, I know when I'm no longer loved.

texex91 · 10 May 2012, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim251

Paul - go slowly when snipping the strap for fit. This watch does not have to be tight, or even snug, to perfectly and lightly stay in place. Also keep in mind the positioning of the Calatrava cross - if you want it centered or specifically placed on the underside of your wrist the two straps will no doubt end up being different lengths.

I think when fitting mine, my AD did 5 iterations before I said I'd try it like that. No other adjustments have been necessary and it ended up perfect...

Just got back from sizing...slow and steady, but got it done. Love it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

congratulations!! nice post, too.

Thanks Cru

mjclark32 · 10 May 2012, 02:26 AM

Awesome Paul. Big congrats!

psv · 10 May 2012, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

Just got back from sizing...slow and steady, but got it done. Love it

Thanks Cru

Job well done. That high polish buckle will scratch like crazy, but who cares!? :-)

Enjoy! Nothing like the first Patek!

texex91 · 10 May 2012, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

That high polish buckle will scratch like crazy, but who cares!? :-)

Don't say that

floater156 · 10 May 2012, 02:36 AM

That's an impressive watch and I enjoyed reading your story, congrats!

braningan · 10 May 2012, 02:36 AM

congrats paul . U did it , i was waiting for ur wrist shot ..looks great on ur wrist ..all d best ..keep njoying pp..god bless

texex91 · 10 May 2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unmenuae

Nice story - congrats :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsvrider

Great story, congrats! Love the fact tht you will always have that memory associated to this watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Awesome Paul. Big congrats!

Thanks guys! Still in la la land right now

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

That's an impressive watch and I enjoyed reading your story, congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by braningan

congrats paul . U did it , i was waiting for ur wrist shot ..looks great on ur wrist ..all d best ..keep njoying pp..god bless

Thank you! Your wrist shots last week were amazing and had huge influence in purchase

johnbeth · 10 May 2012, 03:04 AM

Congrats and enjoy!!

mannyv11 · 10 May 2012, 03:06 AM

congrats on a great watch and a great story. I hope you get to wear it for many years in fantastic health

dysondiver · 10 May 2012, 03:11 AM

simple and stunning.

patek.wis · 10 May 2012, 03:12 AM

Stupid nice watch, congrats

texex91 · 10 May 2012, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Congrats and enjoy!!

Thank you John

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyv11

congrats on a great watch and a great story. I hope you get to wear it for many years in fantastic health

Thank you--hope the story wasn't too boring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

simple and stunning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by patek.wis

Stupid nice watch, congrats

Thanks guys!

10 May 2012, 01:13 AM	#1
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	UPS is Now Showing ‘Delivered’, hmmm... Pretty special day for me. My Patek story started 30 years ago when I was 13 years old. Growing up in Houston, my father was in the Oil & Gas business and every year he would have colleagues in town from all over the world for the OTC (Offshore Technology Conference). I loved it because there was always a large formal party at our house (perfect excuse to stay up late). That particular year I remember, because I had just bought my first watch (well parents bought half, I bought other half of the $15 watch) a Texas Instruments LED push button watch--very cool to me. I remember showing my new watch to a very good friend of my fathers, and I asked him what he was wearing and he said ‘Patek Philippe’. Now at the time that meant nothing more to me than my fathers name was Phillip and he joked with me saying it was named after my dad (and I never forgot that). Fast forward 8 years to college when I bought my first Rolex Sub (saved every penny) and over the next 20 years owned almost every flavor of Rolex (YG, Stainless, TT and some 3 and 4 times). In my 40’s I started into Panerai and expanded this year into AP--amazing how this sickness spreads quick. Well, today my friends, I finally own the watch my fathers friend told me I would 30 years ago. I introduce ‘my’ Patek Philippe 5167A. Thanks to all of our Patek enablers (Dan, Mike, Ken, Anders, Jim and all of the other 5167 posters) for making the decision simple for me . The enablers thread threw me over the edge early last week and I just had to find a BNIB in stock (not an easy task). Let the photos begin (at the office and overcast no sun so quality will not be up to Jim’s standards)...headed at lunch to get sized, and will post wrist shots after. SO FAR SO GOOD LOVE THE BOX FIRST SIGHTING NICE OUTSIDE (OVERCAST) SEALED YESTERDAY BEFORE SHIPPED

10 May 2012, 01:27 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Huge Congrats Paul!! Great story, I'm glad you finally were able to get your Patek. Paul McCartney would be so proud. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 May 2012, 01:38 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Paul, that is the best looking steak I've ever seen! In all seriousness, you made a great choice, wear it in good health! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 May 2012, 01:59 AM	#12
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Great story Paul and congrats on the personal grail! Nice start to your Patek journey! __________________ too much into watches...

10 May 2012, 02:21 AM	#17
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	Great story, congrats! Love the fact tht you will always have that memory associated to this watch. __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

10 May 2012, 01:17 AM	#2
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	Congrats Paul! She's a beauty!

10 May 2012, 01:23 AM	#3
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	Outstanding, Paul! Wear it in the best of health... And now that you have graduated to official "Enabler" status, buff up the old Kodak and start practicing - everyone will be waiting for your oohs and aahs posts!

10 May 2012, 01:30 AM	#6
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Huge congrats, Paul! I love the Aquanaut, it is the only Patek I ever owned, and I'm sure I'll own it again soon enough! Wear it in good health! Mine says hi! By the way, it is very easy to size yourself, all you need is a very sharp knife or razor blade.

10 May 2012, 01:46 AM	#9
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	Paul, thanks for not teasing us like Dan...

10 May 2012, 01:58 AM	#11
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	Paul - go slowly when snipping the strap for fit. This watch does not have to be tight, or even snug, to perfectly and lightly stay in place. Also keep in mind the positioning of the Calatrava cross - if you want it centered or specifically placed on the underside of your wrist the two straps will no doubt end up being different lengths. I think when fitting mine, my AD did 5 iterations before I said I'd try it like that. No other adjustments have been necessary and it ended up perfect...

10 May 2012, 02:12 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,604	congratulations!! nice post, too.

10 May 2012, 02:17 AM	#16
unmenuae "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Edward Location: Detroit, MI Watch: 16710 Posts: 92	Nice story - congrats :)

10 May 2012, 02:26 AM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Awesome Paul. Big congrats! __________________

10 May 2012, 02:36 AM	#23
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	That's an impressive watch and I enjoyed reading your story, congrats! __________________ Lead by example through production.

10 May 2012, 02:36 AM	#24
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	congrats paul . U did it , i was waiting for ur wrist shot ..looks great on ur wrist ..all d best ..keep njoying pp..god bless

10 May 2012, 03:04 AM	#26
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats and enjoy!!

10 May 2012, 03:06 AM	#27
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,458	congrats on a great watch and a great story. I hope you get to wear it for many years in fantastic health

10 May 2012, 03:11 AM	#28
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	simple and stunning.

10 May 2012, 03:12 AM	#29
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Stupid nice watch, congrats

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