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dddrees · 11 March 2012, 07:35 AM

I stopped by my AD today just to look around. I hadn't been there for quite awhile. It's a good thing too as they just recieved a couple of Pateks. This is the first time I had ever seen a Patek Chronograph in person. They just recieved a 5170 which they had ordered 2 years ago. Gorgeous watch, I'm sure someone will purchase it fairly soon.

They had a couple of 5130's, and a 5205 Annual which looked real nice. Then he showed me a 5726 which was real intriguing.

Unfortunately I couldn't take any pictures but I really did enjoy my visit, I definitely saw more than what I expected to see.

horseco · 18 March 2012, 03:24 AM

Any one of those would make me drool...

HL65 · 18 March 2012, 03:27 AM

Love visiting the Patek AD--Gets the saliva going!!

FeelingTheBlues · 18 March 2012, 08:11 AM

I would have loved to see such a great selection, which one did you prefer?

gwalker · 18 March 2012, 09:31 AM

Was at a Patek AD yesterday. Saw some amazing peices. Loved the world time.

masterserg · 18 March 2012, 09:37 AM

Fun times! The 5205 is super nice! They all are of course!

kilyung · 18 March 2012, 10:14 AM

Wait 'till you see the 5276/1A on bracelet!

HL65 · 18 March 2012, 10:34 AM

I made the mistake of trying on a 5980R and I think it is permanently burned into my mind now! That elegant brown dial and RG with that sick Chrono - I am in PP love!

Visitng AD's can be so dangerous - they should have caution or warning signs as you enter!

dddrees · 18 March 2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I would have loved to see such a great selection, which one did you prefer?

The 5170 is a grail for me. Something about the way Patek makes a chronograph. The 5726 was the second one I would have chose out of the group.

FeelingTheBlues · 18 March 2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

The 5170 is a grail for me. Something about the way Patek makes a chronograph. The 5726 was the second one I would have chose out of the group.

The 5170J is indeed a wonderful reference! When shall I see one on your wrist?

dddrees · 18 March 2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

The 5170J is indeed a wonderful reference! When shall I see one on your wrist?

Are you buying me one Carl?

rosspanics · 19 March 2012, 08:55 AM

I've been to 4 Patek dealers this week (3 in Vegas) and all have at least one 5130 P or G in stock and 3 have a 5170J in stock. Seems like either PP is shipping alot of those models or they aren't selling...

topcat30093 · 21 March 2012, 12:21 PM

When I visited my AD last month, he was able to show me the 5131G world time with the enamel dial.

Though, I know that a lot of collectors rant about them, and I appreciate that the dial takes a great deal of skill to design ( I believe that Patek only have two skilled craft workers, who can do the work) I was left cold.
Unfortunately, this is one of those pieces that retails for approx £45,000 but is selling for three times that amount :(

FeelingTheBlues · 21 March 2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Are you buying me one Carl?

If only AD's had some kind of "buy 5 and get the 6th one free" deals, yours would be in the mail at this very moment!

rosspanics · 21 March 2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

When I visited my AD last month, he was able to show me the 5131G world time with the enamel dial.

That's one I've never seen, but would love to! I did see the 7130 (ladies world time) today in Beverly Hills though... that's a neat piece for the WIS lady!

dddrees · 21 March 2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

If only AD's had some kind of "buy 5 and get the 6th one free" deals, yours would be in the mail at this very moment!

I'm willing to wait, if you need more time Carl.

Andad · 21 March 2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Love visiting the Patek AD--Gets the saliva going!!

Are you dribbling again Kenneth?

cruvon · 21 March 2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I made the mistake of trying on a 5980R and I think it is permanently burned into my mind now! That elegant brown dial and RG with that sick Chrono - I am in PP love!

Visitng AD's can be so dangerous - they should have caution or warning signs as you enter!

Wow, that's very classic, square pushers are very much 40's, love them.

Btw with all this PP love developing amongst so many of us looks like we are going havea PP section too?:)

Puffy · 22 March 2012, 07:50 PM

i'm no longer allowing myself to visit the PP AD where i work

it's simply causing me too much stress and increased blood pressure

having said that, i need to find a PP buddy for my one and only

Puffy · 22 March 2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Btw with all this PP love developing amongst so many of us looks like we are going havea PP section too?:)

mate

think we need a PP forum. i'll happily send a few quid Stevo's way for the extra html bolt on

HL65 · 22 March 2012, 08:15 PM

Well...Visitng Patek AD's can be quite dangerous as I said above ...to the wallet that is.

ocwatching · 23 March 2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well...Visitng Patek AD's can be quite dangerous as I said above ...to the wallet that is.

beautiful ken! Congrats!

HL65 · 23 March 2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ocwatching

beautiful ken! Congrats!

Thanks Phil!!

FremStar · 24 March 2012, 04:23 AM

Very true Dan, visiting AD's can be a very dangerous exposition!

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I made the mistake of trying on a 5980R and I think it is permanently burned into my mind now! That elegant brown dial and RG with that sick Chrono - I am in PP love!

Visitng AD's can be so dangerous - they should have caution or warning signs as you enter!

The beautiful thing about this post (please forgive my brown nosing) is to see the progression from the thought, dream to reality. The feeling of realizing your dream piece cannot be described in words... More than well done again sir

HL65 · 24 March 2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very true Dan, visiting AD's can be a very dangerous exposition!

The beautiful thing about this post (please forgive my brown nosing) is to see the progression from the thought, dream to reality. The feeling of realizing your dream piece cannot be described in words... More than well done again sir

Thanks my friend! You are a good man!!

eric23 · 24 March 2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well...Visitng Patek AD's can be quite dangerous as I said above ...to the wallet that is.

Nice!! Congrats!!

T-Rip · 24 March 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eric23

Nice!! Congrats!!

I have to stop reading your posts, everytime I do I see another watch that I have to have,

First it was the AP "bumblebee" and now this beauty...

Congrats on the amazing pieces...

T-Rip · 24 March 2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well...Visitng Patek AD's can be quite dangerous as I said above ...to the wallet that is.

Ken,
I have to stop reading your posts, everytime I do I see another watch that I have to have,

First it was the AP "bumblebee" and now this beauty...

Congrats on the amazing pieces..

HL65 · 24 March 2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Ken,
I have to stop reading your posts, everytime I do I see another watch that I have to have,

First it was the AP "bumblebee" and now this beauty...

Congrats on the amazing pieces..

Thanks Tom!

dalip · 24 March 2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well...Visitng Patek AD's can be quite dangerous as I said above ...to the wallet that is.
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Extraordinary Ken!!!! What a watch. Huge congrats my friend. You have impeccable taste. Enjoy !

11 March 2012, 07:35 AM	#1
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Patek AD Visit I stopped by my AD today just to look around. I hadn't been there for quite awhile. It's a good thing too as they just recieved a couple of Pateks. This is the first time I had ever seen a Patek Chronograph in person. They just recieved a 5170 which they had ordered 2 years ago. Gorgeous watch, I'm sure someone will purchase it fairly soon. They had a couple of 5130's, and a 5205 Annual which looked real nice. Then he showed me a 5726 which was real intriguing. Unfortunately I couldn't take any pictures but I really did enjoy my visit, I definitely saw more than what I expected to see. __________________ 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

18 March 2012, 03:27 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	Love visiting the Patek AD--Gets the saliva going!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 March 2012, 08:11 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I would have loved to see such a great selection, which one did you prefer? __________________ 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

18 March 2012, 09:37 AM	#6
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,424	Fun times! The 5205 is super nice! They all are of course! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

18 March 2012, 10:34 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	I made the mistake of trying on a 5980R and I think it is permanently burned into my mind now! That elegant brown dial and RG with that sick Chrono - I am in PP love! Visitng AD's can be so dangerous - they should have caution or warning signs as you enter! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 March 2012, 03:24 AM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,384	Any one of those would make me drool...

18 March 2012, 09:31 AM	#5
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Was at a Patek AD yesterday. Saw some amazing peices. Loved the world time.

18 March 2012, 10:14 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Wait 'till you see the 5276/1A on bracelet!

19 March 2012, 08:55 AM	#12
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	I've been to 4 Patek dealers this week (3 in Vegas) and all have at least one 5130 P or G in stock and 3 have a 5170J in stock. Seems like either PP is shipping alot of those models or they aren't selling...

21 March 2012, 12:21 PM	#13
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	When I visited my AD last month, he was able to show me the 5131G world time with the enamel dial. Though, I know that a lot of collectors rant about them, and I appreciate that the dial takes a great deal of skill to design ( I believe that Patek only have two skilled craft workers, who can do the work) I was left cold. Unfortunately, this is one of those pieces that retails for approx £45,000 but is selling for three times that amount :( __________________

22 March 2012, 07:50 PM	#19
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'm no longer allowing myself to visit the PP AD where i work it's simply causing me too much stress and increased blood pressure having said that, i need to find a PP buddy for my one and only __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

22 March 2012, 08:15 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	Well...Visitng Patek AD's can be quite dangerous as I said above ...to the wallet that is. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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