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Ashj52 · 24 May 2023, 09:53 AM

Hi everyone, I am very happy/grateful to have been allocated a 5205-R. This is my first Patek after starting my collection 2-3 years ago. I registered my interest on the day of its announcement last year after the lovely black dial was discontinued. It was always a dream to own a Patek complication piece, and it feels really special!

The olive dial is very different to the Rolex Olive dial. I have found the pin/buckle to be more comfortable for my odd shaped wrist, however would have preferred the deployment if it had worked for me. Patek were very helpful to find the perfect fit (tried various different strap sizes).

Patek have been absolutely wonderful, I have nothing but great things to say about their staff. I have attached some pictures below, but to be honest they do not do the dial or strap justice whatsoever. I find the watch to be dynamic under different lighting conditions, and I am no expert but would encourage anyone interested to try this on in person.

I hope the photos below help anyone deciding on this piece

balmain2323 · 24 May 2023, 10:00 AM

Unbelievable!!!

balmain2323 · 24 May 2023, 10:01 AM

Most underrated patek in the collection

Ashj52 · 24 May 2023, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by balmain2323

Unbelievable!!!

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Originally Posted by balmain2323

Most underrated patek in the collection

Thank you!!!

Yobrooks · 24 May 2023, 10:48 AM

So fantastic.. Enjoy it thoroughly.

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Ichiran · 24 May 2023, 11:38 AM

Congratulations! The olive dial goes so well with the R case.

dauster · 24 May 2023, 01:55 PM

Looks great love it congratulations

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tenementhall · 24 May 2023, 02:55 PM

One of my favorite modern Patek references.

Once you see it in person the only word to describe it is “perfect”

Vasco · 24 May 2023, 06:16 PM

This is such a nice moment to enjoy indeed. I saw this version a year ago and it indeed looks fantastic and so different.

Wear it in the best of health :)

Moondoggy · 24 May 2023, 06:51 PM

Enjoy.

once again Patek do Patek very well.

Unwind_Asia · 24 May 2023, 07:19 PM

Excellent.

I own the 5205R with the black dial.

Did you buy at the Salon?

1William · 24 May 2023, 09:19 PM

Congratulations.

Whodinkedme · 24 May 2023, 11:52 PM

Congratulations. Wear it in good health.

You can buy the rose gold Calatrava logo deployant clasp which will fit the watch, though it won't be cheap. Strap lengths are different for deployant clasps and prong buckles though so you'll also need to buy a new strap(s).

AD should be able to order for you. If not, the London Salon are helpful. I purchased the steel deployant for the 5212A from them as I dislike prong buckles.

APWorldTour · 25 May 2023, 02:00 AM

This is so fantastic I will put in a request for it now.

Skyman · 25 May 2023, 04:48 AM

This or the blue dial WG version? My current dilemma. A lovely, lovely piece. Well done you.

balmain2323 · 25 May 2023, 06:42 AM

Rose gold version

Calatrava r · 25 May 2023, 08:01 AM

Big congrats.

Ashj52 · 25 May 2023, 08:14 AM

Thank you so much to everyone for their congratulations, it is much appreciated!! This was a very special moment for me across my watch collecting journey and I have lots yet still to learn :)

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Originally Posted by Unwind_Asia

Excellent.

I own the 5205R with the black dial.

Did you buy at the Salon?

Thanks, yes I purchased from the salon :)

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Originally Posted by Whodinkedme

Congratulations. Wear it in good health.

You can buy the rose gold Calatrava logo deployant clasp which will fit the watch, though it won't be cheap. Strap lengths are different for deployant clasps and prong buckles though so you'll also need to buy a new strap(s).

AD should be able to order for you. If not, the London Salon are helpful. I purchased the steel deployant for the 5212A from them as I dislike prong buckles.

Thanks for your input! Yes the staff at Patek went through all the different strap sizes with me, and I found the pin/buckle was more comfortable than any of the strap sizes with the deployment clasp. My wrist has an odd shape and the deployment kept digging into the wrist. Deployant does look great!

TimepieceRPP · 25 May 2023, 03:10 PM

Love it! Congrats!

Nav01L · 25 May 2023, 04:52 PM

Nice, congratulations, beautiful flooring too

I can relate to that feeling really well, the WG version was my first Patek. It does feel really special doesn’t it?

Ashj52 · 25 May 2023, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TimepieceRPP

Love it! Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Nav01L

Nice, congratulations, beautiful flooring too

I can relate to that feeling really well, the WG version was my first Patek. It does feel really special doesn’t it?

Thank you regarding the flooring too!! Yes feels very special indeed, the WG version is really beautiful. I hope to be able to collect more Patek watches over the next couple of years :)

brandrea · 25 May 2023, 11:39 PM

That’s just beautiful, congratulations

byow · 26 May 2023, 12:40 AM

Beautiful watch.

Wear it in good health.

AEV · 26 May 2023, 12:56 AM

Congrats, it's a beauty.
And fits you perfectly.

Nana7 · 26 May 2023, 01:12 AM

Great pick up! It definitely is quite the looker in person.

KM95 · 26 May 2023, 01:50 AM

So nice that I have just texted my AD! Congrats!

dauster · 26 May 2023, 02:58 AM

great looking watch congrats

Ashj52 · 26 May 2023, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s just beautiful, congratulations

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Originally Posted by byow

Beautiful watch.

Wear it in good health.

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Originally Posted by AEV

Congrats, it's a beauty.
And fits you perfectly.

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Originally Posted by Nana7

Great pick up! It definitely is quite the looker in person.

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Originally Posted by KM95

So nice that I have just texted my AD! Congrats!

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Originally Posted by dauster

great looking watch congrats

Thanks everyone much appreciated.

KM95 I hope you get allocation soon!

PS: As I am new to Patek can anyone give advice on where the unique serial number for the watch is located? I tried googling and can't find a proper answer for this model. Also, the rotor makes a noise upon movement from what I have researched seems to be normal? Thank you in advance!

Vasco · 26 May 2023, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashj52

PS: As I am new to Patek can anyone give advice on where the unique serial number for the watch is located?

It's inside the case, the caseback must be removed to see it.

7sins · 26 May 2023, 09:35 AM

Congrats, beautiful!

24 May 2023, 02:55 PM	#8
tenementhall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Home Posts: 240	Incoming 5205-R One of my favorite modern Patek references. Once you see it in person the only word to describe it is “perfect”

25 May 2023, 04:52 PM	#20
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Nice, congratulations, beautiful flooring too I can relate to that feeling really well, the WG version was my first Patek. It does feel really special doesn’t it? __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

26 May 2023, 09:35 AM	#30
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,340	Congrats, beautiful! __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

24 May 2023, 10:00 AM	#2
balmain2323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: usa Posts: 147	Unbelievable!!!

24 May 2023, 10:01 AM	#3
balmain2323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: usa Posts: 147	Most underrated patek in the collection

24 May 2023, 10:48 AM	#5
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 537	So fantastic.. Enjoy it thoroughly. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

24 May 2023, 11:38 AM	#6
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,622	Congratulations! The olive dial goes so well with the R case.

24 May 2023, 01:55 PM	#7
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,863	Looks great love it congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 May 2023, 06:16 PM	#9
Vasco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 555	This is such a nice moment to enjoy indeed. I saw this version a year ago and it indeed looks fantastic and so different. Wear it in the best of health :)

24 May 2023, 06:51 PM	#10
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,050	Enjoy. once again Patek do Patek very well.

24 May 2023, 07:19 PM	#11
Unwind_Asia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bangkok Posts: 69	Excellent. I own the 5205R with the black dial. Did you buy at the Salon?

24 May 2023, 09:19 PM	#12
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	Congratulations.

24 May 2023, 11:52 PM	#13
Whodinkedme "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 55	Congratulations. Wear it in good health. You can buy the rose gold Calatrava logo deployant clasp which will fit the watch, though it won't be cheap. Strap lengths are different for deployant clasps and prong buckles though so you'll also need to buy a new strap(s). AD should be able to order for you. If not, the London Salon are helpful. I purchased the steel deployant for the 5212A from them as I dislike prong buckles.

25 May 2023, 02:00 AM	#14
APWorldTour "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Le Brassus Posts: 366	This is so fantastic I will put in a request for it now.

25 May 2023, 04:48 AM	#15
Skyman Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South West Posts: 75	This or the blue dial WG version? My current dilemma. A lovely, lovely piece. Well done you.

25 May 2023, 06:42 AM	#16
balmain2323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: usa Posts: 147	Rose gold version

25 May 2023, 08:01 AM	#17
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	Big congrats.

25 May 2023, 03:10 PM	#19
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,107	Love it! Congrats!

25 May 2023, 11:39 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,678	That’s just beautiful, congratulations

26 May 2023, 12:40 AM	#23
byow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: I Posts: 142	Beautiful watch. Wear it in good health.

26 May 2023, 12:56 AM	#24
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,450	Congrats, it's a beauty. And fits you perfectly.

26 May 2023, 01:12 AM	#25
Nana7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: California Watch: Patek Posts: 47	Great pick up! It definitely is quite the looker in person.

26 May 2023, 01:50 AM	#26
KM95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: N/A Location: USA Posts: 59	So nice that I have just texted my AD! Congrats!

26 May 2023, 02:58 AM	#27
dauster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,863	great looking watch congrats

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