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26 August 2014, 01:29 PM
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Excited for you Paul!
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26 August 2014, 02:11 PM
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Congrats Paul, waiting to see what you got.
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26 August 2014, 03:18 PM
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Congrats!
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26 August 2014, 03:25 PM
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Big congrats my friend
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26 August 2014, 10:00 PM
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Thanks guys!
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26 August 2014, 10:08 PM
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Congrats in advance!
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26 August 2014, 10:34 PM
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26 August 2014, 10:52 PM
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Come on Paul, the suspense is killing me!
  Can't wait to see it my friend! 
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26 August 2014, 11:46 PM
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Ah...you took my advice and got the 5980
Can't wait to see it. Congrats!! |
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26 August 2014, 11:47 PM
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And the winner is…BNIB 5980 blue dial.
After going back and forth on 5990 or 5980, the 5980 won out. It won for two simple reasons--Patek blue dial and date in window. Martinr and Chaos your recent posts just pushed me over the edge—just stunning photos of a perfect dress up or down Patek. I never thought I would be so excited to receive a watch that is discontinued. I went back and forth on dial color, but in the end it was a no brainer (slate dial was a top contender as well and looks VERY sharp). The 5980 white dial, albeit sporty, just didn’t have the depth in the dial color that I was looking for in a stainless. Since my two regular Patek AD’s had long sold their last 5980’s, I had to start calling around Patek AD’s across the US—not fun to say the least. No relationship, 1000 questions, have to promise to name your next born after them, etc…no thanks. However, thanks to one our forum members here (you know who you are and huge kudos), was kind enough to point me in the right direction of an AD that had one in stock. I only found only 4 BNIB blue dials (in my 55+ calls)—limited to say the least. Ironically almost every dealer had a white dial 5980 still in stock. That spoke volumes as to what this watch will be like on the secondary market in the future—not that I’m selling. Headed to meetings ALL day today and client dinner after, but will get more shots up later tonight and tomorrow morning. Now I need it sized—darn pins! Thanks again guys for the feedback, I just love it. It’s my ideal stainless Patek      
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26 August 2014, 11:53 PM
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Now that is a true winner/keeper in my book. Big congrats, Paul!
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27 August 2014, 12:01 AM
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Wonderful, huge congrats.
Every meeting today will be a huge success I guess. 
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27 August 2014, 12:02 AM
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Congrats on a great watch.
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27 August 2014, 12:03 AM
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Stunning.
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27 August 2014, 12:06 AM
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27 August 2014, 12:07 AM
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Very nice. Congrats!
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27 August 2014, 12:07 AM
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it's perfect on you!
congratulations, Paul! best
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27 August 2014, 12:09 AM
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Great Acquisition Paul! Looks fabulous! Elegant and sporty at the same time. Congrats and wear it in good health!
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27 August 2014, 12:32 AM
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Many congrats Paul!
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27 August 2014, 01:27 AM
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Awesome watch Paul !!
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27 August 2014, 01:36 AM
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I found the thread late, Papa Paul but i was absolutely sure that it would be the blue 5980/1A !
Huge congrats my friend !
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27 August 2014, 01:40 AM
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Many congats Paul, tried this on today at my dealers and it is a fantastic sporty piece, the right choice for you for sure.
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27 August 2014, 01:45 AM
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Congrats Paul! That is an absolute beauty
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27 August 2014, 01:46 AM
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Thanks guys much appreciated!!! Had to leave it at home as it needs sizing. Darn Patek pins :-(. Really appreciate the kind words. Stuck in mtgs all day. Arggggg
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27 August 2014, 01:57 AM
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Great one, Paul
Congrats! |
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27 August 2014, 02:01 AM
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late to the party, but, i'm glad to be here. what a watch! big congrats.
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27 August 2014, 02:12 AM
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Looks great Paul, enjoy it.
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27 August 2014, 02:15 AM
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Congrats man!
Love it! |
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27 August 2014, 02:20 AM
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Very nice, huge congrats. It's going to feel like a long day if you're in meetings and the watch is at home!!
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27 August 2014, 02:32 AM
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Always a great day when a new watch arrives. Congrats. Looks great.
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