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13 November 2018, 03:36 PM | #1 |
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Incoming ... coming ... it's here !
Don't we just love "incoming" threads
I found a nice deal at a reputable local dealer about 3 weeks ago - a 5196J without box or papers but in pretty decent condition. The price was far too good to resist so I decided to add my first Patek calatrava to the collection. Still can't get over how thin the case is |
13 November 2018, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! The dial is so minimalist and elegant!
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13 November 2018, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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The next day I decided to try the on-line ordering of the Archive Extract since I already had all the numbers and pictures from the dealer earlier.
Dated 8 Nov. and based on FedEx tracking info, it left Switzerland on 9 Nov. night and arrived in Asia on 12 Nov. morning. I received it on the same day (yesterday Asia time). Incredible service from Patek |
13 November 2018, 04:01 PM | #4 |
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Great watch! Congratulations!
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13 November 2018, 04:21 PM | #5 |
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Always loved this reference. Congrats!
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13 November 2018, 04:43 PM | #6 |
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Wow. Just beautiful.
Congrats.
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13 November 2018, 04:47 PM | #7 |
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Beautiful Calatrava.
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13 November 2018, 05:25 PM | #8 |
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Thanks, everyone
It's amazing how versatile it is too, even with casual attire. |
13 November 2018, 05:29 PM | #9 |
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Congratulations
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13 November 2018, 06:42 PM | #10 |
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Beautiful simplicity! Wear it in good health.
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13 November 2018, 07:51 PM | #11 |
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very classy. Congrats!
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13 November 2018, 08:26 PM | #12 |
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How are you getting it repaired without the papers (warranty)?
It could be stolen... |
13 November 2018, 08:43 PM | #13 |
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gorgeous! Fast archives!
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13 November 2018, 08:56 PM | #14 |
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Congrats. Wow those archives are quick. The last time we ordered from archives it took a few months
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13 November 2018, 08:58 PM | #15 |
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Congratulations!
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13 November 2018, 10:08 PM | #16 |
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Congratulations. A beautiful watch.
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13 November 2018, 10:23 PM | #17 |
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Congrats! Very nice !
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13 November 2018, 10:42 PM | #18 |
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Congrats!
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14 November 2018, 03:50 AM | #19 |
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Looks fantastic! Congratulations!
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14 November 2018, 04:24 AM | #20 |
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Congrats! Looks great
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14 November 2018, 05:31 AM | #21 |
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Nice pickup! Probably easy enough to source a box too if you ever want one.
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14 November 2018, 08:30 AM | #22 |
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Congrats
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14 November 2018, 10:07 AM | #23 |
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Congratulations! That's a great reference and getting lots of deserved love recently.
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14 November 2018, 11:33 AM | #24 |
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Congrats!
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14 November 2018, 11:46 AM | #25 |
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Congrats
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15 November 2018, 12:07 PM | #26 |
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Classic! Congrats
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15 November 2018, 02:28 PM | #27 |
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Beautiful, elegant and simple.
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15 November 2018, 02:56 PM | #28 |
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Congrats, the watch fits everywhere!!
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15 November 2018, 03:22 PM | #29 |
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Understated Elegance.
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15 November 2018, 03:30 PM | #30 |
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Congrats.... In the most recent Patek magazine, they report that at PP the 5196 is referred to as "Le Grande Classique".
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