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Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 05:40 PM

Greetings gents,,,

As some of you know I have been lusting after the 5131J/R for few years. Being an airline captain flying around the globe week in week out I thought this amazing piece would be fitting to own and one day and look at all the cities and World enamel dial knowing I have touched down all over it would be an amazing achievement.
After knocking on doors all over the World at various Patek Philippe ADs and even writing a personalized letter direct to Mr Stern I soon realised this piece is mission impossible anywhere near retail price.. Anyway cut a long story short I recently parted with my gorgeous 5980R and 5712 (very reluctantly this one) added some cash and finally got my hands on a sealed 5131R from a good friend here in Dubai.

I am over the moon with the watch as it typifies everything that Patek is about with the calavatra style case and enamel dial of the World, and the Rose gold is awesome too.

Hope you enjoy few photos and I am sure I will be adding more soon..

Andy..

IG: Jetkopite777

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 05:42 PM

More...

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 05:44 PM

Here we go..lol

TickTopia · 28 August 2016, 05:46 PM

Wowsers! That's quite the pickup you have there! Congratulations

KarlS · 28 August 2016, 05:47 PM

Its a beauty and I think we all watched your journey with interest....WT are one of my favourite complications and I know that you just need to get that 5712 back now..

conkers · 28 August 2016, 05:51 PM

Congrats! Great incoming! Still waiting for mine after nearly 6 years now!! Given up pretty much.

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TickTopia

Wowsers! That's quite the pickup you have there! Congratulations

Thanks my friend...

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlS

Its a beauty and I think we all watched your journey with interest....WT are one of my favourite complications and I know that you just need to get that 5712 back now..

Karl thank you again and yes its a great complication indeed, only just realised you can set the time when in another time zone with a few pushes of that button without stopping the movement or needing to adjust the minute hand.. haha.. 5712 return is already in action as I placed my name on the list for one in London few months back in anticipation of something like this happening..

Psmith · 28 August 2016, 06:08 PM

Congrats

Watcheroo · 28 August 2016, 06:16 PM

Big congrats! That's a beauty

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KarlS · 28 August 2016, 06:24 PM

Before you arrive an hour late for your flights remember doesn't work with Day Light Saving and Moscow is in the wrong time zone I think!!

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlS

Before you arrive an hour late for your flights remember doesn't work with Day Light Saving and Moscow is in the wrong time zone I think!!

Im not really bothered to be honest, just happy to own this watch. I have an iphone for all the small details..

Alex Leonat S. · 28 August 2016, 06:52 PM

Beautiful indeed, congrats

RussW · 28 August 2016, 06:54 PM

Congrats, fantastic to see you got one

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Big congrats! That's a beauty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Leonat S.

Beautiful indeed, congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussW

Congrats, fantastic to see you got one

Thanks a million guys much appreciated... Wristshots will come later..

Snow-Dweller · 28 August 2016, 07:03 PM

Many congratulations on a beautiful piece.

Passionata · 28 August 2016, 07:28 PM

Congrats a wristshot please

Russell996 · 28 August 2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetkopite

Greetings gents,,,

As some of you know I have been lusting after the 5131J/R for few years. Being an airline captain flying around the globe week in week out I thought this amazing piece would be fitting to own and one day and look at all the cities and World enamel dial knowing I have touched down all over it would be an amazing achievement.

After knocking on doors all over the World at various Patek Philippe ADs and even writing a personalized letter direct to Mr Stern I soon realised this piece is mission impossible anywhere near retail price.. Anyway cut a long story short I recently parted with my gorgeous 5980R and 5712 (very reluctantly this one) added some cash and finally got my hands on a sealed 5131R from a good friend here in Dubai.

I am over the moon with the watch as it typifies everything that Patek is about with the calavatra style case and enamel dial of the World, and the Rose gold is awesome too.

Hope you enjoy few photos and I am sure I will be adding more soon..

Andy..

IG: Jetkopite777

Well done Andy.
Now a cool picture is going to be a wrist shot from the Flight deck at altitude!
A lovely non-snow 5131R, enjoy.

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brkanand · 28 August 2016, 07:39 PM

Congrats!

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell996

Well done Andy.
Now a cool picture is going to be a wrist shot from the Flight deck at altitude!
A lovely non-snow 5131R, enjoy.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Haha the flying cockpit shot will come end of next month when I fly to Geneva the home of Patek. I think thats a the perfect trip for it..

topcat30093 · 28 August 2016, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell996

Well done Andy.
Now a cool picture is going to be a wrist shot from the Flight deck at altitude!
A lovely non-snow 5131R, enjoy.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I second that :thumbs:

Congratulations Andy on both achieving your personal grail as well as your perseverance.

KarlS · 28 August 2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetkopite

Haha the flying cockpit shot will come end of next month when I fly to Geneva the home of Patek. I think thats a the perfect trip for it..

i am there 23-30th on emirates

lapince · 28 August 2016, 07:47 PM

Fantastic Andy, glad to see you got the watch of your dreams, huge congrats, just hope you can get the 5712 back soon.
I would really love to get a 5131 as I saw one when I got my 5712, it's really cool and clearly a keeper, if I could get one in platinum, if ever they do it in pt, I would be super happy, anyways glad to see you got it as it really seemed super important for you, a little bit like if they decided to make a PT 5712, I would probably do anything to get one as I can't imagine a watch I would love more than that one, but don't think they will ever do one.

lapince · 28 August 2016, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

i am there 23-30th on emirates

I will be in Zurich for a few days and maybe one day in Geneva, but don't know yet wether it will be 17-20 or later on, my 5167R has arrived at the AD but I have other things to consider...

MCMartiny · 28 August 2016, 08:10 PM

Wow! Such a beauty, big congratulations.
Looking forward to the cockpit shot.

Jetkopite · 28 August 2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

i am there 23-30th on emirates

Might be flying you back Karl hahaha.

Hamish · 28 August 2016, 09:51 PM

Superb...congratulations

1William · 28 August 2016, 09:53 PM

Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

cervantes · 28 August 2016, 09:56 PM

Big Congrats!

brandrea · 28 August 2016, 09:57 PM

Congratulations, it's stunning!

benlee · 28 August 2016, 10:06 PM

Big Congrats on a hard to get grail piece. Esp considering your job this watch is perfect for you. Enjoy!

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benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Big Congrats on a hard to get grail piece. Esp considering your job this watch is perfect for you. Enjoy! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

28 August 2016, 05:42 PM	#2
Jetkopite "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Dubai Watch: 5131R,6263,5712T Posts: 1,559	More...

28 August 2016, 05:46 PM	#4
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,416	Wowsers! That's quite the pickup you have there! Congratulations

28 August 2016, 05:47 PM	#5
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Its a beauty and I think we all watched your journey with interest....WT are one of my favourite complications and I know that you just need to get that 5712 back now..

28 August 2016, 05:51 PM	#6
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,009	Congrats! Great incoming! Still waiting for mine after nearly 6 years now!! Given up pretty much.

28 August 2016, 06:16 PM	#9
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,917	Big congrats! That's a beauty Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2016, 06:24 PM	#10
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Before you arrive an hour late for your flights remember doesn't work with Day Light Saving and Moscow is in the wrong time zone I think!!

28 August 2016, 06:52 PM	#12
Alex Leonat S. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Jakarta, Indonesi Posts: 35	Beautiful indeed, congrats

28 August 2016, 06:54 PM	#13
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,341	Congrats, fantastic to see you got one

28 August 2016, 07:39 PM	#18
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,048	Congrats!

28 August 2016, 07:47 PM	#22
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Fantastic Andy, glad to see you got the watch of your dreams, huge congrats, just hope you can get the 5712 back soon. I would really love to get a 5131 as I saw one when I got my 5712, it's really cool and clearly a keeper, if I could get one in platinum, if ever they do it in pt, I would be super happy, anyways glad to see you got it as it really seemed super important for you, a little bit like if they decided to make a PT 5712, I would probably do anything to get one as I can't imagine a watch I would love more than that one, but don't think they will ever do one.

28 August 2016, 08:10 PM	#24
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	Wow! Such a beauty, big congratulations. Looking forward to the cockpit shot.

28 August 2016, 09:51 PM	#26
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	Superb...congratulations

28 August 2016, 09:53 PM	#27
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,128	Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

28 August 2016, 09:56 PM	#28
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Big Congrats!

28 August 2016, 09:57 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,158	Congratulations, it's stunning!

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