Article questioning Patek's reputation

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

Let's not forget you were also wrong about them being only chrome plated, as the 96 was not chrome plated.

Never said i m confident (you may know the AFAIK abbrev.)however it s a bloody forum not a fighting pit ,behave yourself!

[tyler1980]

what is it about the word "pilot" around here?

[GB-man]

On fantasy football forums, yes that's a thing, we have a "vent and rant" thread specifically to keep the long winded, non relevant criticisms etc in one place. It allows people to say their part without muddying up the other threads and allows others to ignore their part.

(I am not pointing fingers here just saying it works elsewhere).

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by GB-man

On fantasy football forums, yes that's a thing, we have a "vent and rant" thread specifically to keep the long winded, non relevant criticisms etc in one place. It allows people to say their part without muddying up the other threads and allows others to ignore their part.

(I am not pointing fingers here just saying it works elsewhere).

a venting thread, that is also a sticky. Love it

How can you possibly have time for fantasy football forums? seriously

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

a venting thread, that is also a sticky. Love it

How can you possibly have time for fantasy football forums? seriously

That is over with now of course. I have no idea. Clearly I am less than productive.

[LAFLARE]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

what is it about the word "pilot" around here?

[MoosicPa]

@Passionata, I responded to your post which contained some false and misleading information, in an effort to keep the record straight. If someone was on the forum doing some research on the Patek Pilot, it is better that they have the correct information as opposed false information.

You in turn respond telling me what I should post:

Originally Posted by Passionata

Fake it s a bit harsh not entirely correct is the right way to comment.

You then proceed to attack me accusing me of being "overdosed" on caffeine:

Originally Posted by Passionata

Out of 3 two of my comments were spot on the third one was wrong indeed but i see you ve a bit overdosed the caffeine today.

Then you proceed to tell me to behave:

Originally Posted by Passionata

Never said i m confident (you may know the AFAIK abbrev.)however it s a bloody forum not a fighting pit ,behave yourself!

I think you should take your own advise and grow some thicker skin.

Also, again, before you post false information, you should take the time to do some checking as opposed to just making things up.

[DaveDhc]

I have been on many forums covering many topics. A few rules I follow make it a pleasant experience.

• I am careful to never tell people what to do.
• I am careful never to tell people how to think.
• I never tell people what they should and should not say.
• I never fight or ague.

I never make critical statements about watches. If I were to post a comment that I thought a watch is ugly, or that I don't like it, I feel it is equivalent to the following:

Walk up to a friend or someone with a watch on. You discover it is a watch you don't care for. Tell the person you think the watch is ugly.

Isn't that what is being done when you make comments of that nature on a watch forum?

If I don't like something, I keep it to myself. I don't enjoy reading critical comments about my love and joy watches. It doesn't make me feel good.

Notice that I am not telling anyone on this forum to not be critical. I am telling you that I don't make critical comments and why I don't. If you want to that is your business.

[yessir69]

I don't have a problem saying that I think a watch is ugly. I did that earlier on another subforum. That doesn't equate to a personal attack on a person who likes the watch. It's just my opinion.

At any rate, if you want to keep your opinion to yourself I respect that. It's just a different way of expressing oneself in the forum.

Peace and love!!!

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[AndyWright]

INSANITY..... Had to take my 5980 for five year overhaul service, and they kept it for 18 MONTHS!! If they do that to me every five years, that means they will have my watch 1/5th of its life. Something needs to change about this.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by GB-man

On fantasy football forums, yes that's a thing, we have a "vent and rant" thread specifically to keep the long winded, non relevant criticisms etc in one place. It allows people to say their part without muddying up the other threads and allows others to ignore their part.

(I am not pointing fingers here just saying it works elsewhere).

Worst one of these I saw was on a Game of Thrones forum, I went on to catch up on some backstory after I started watching half way thru, and boy do they go after each other over make-believe characters! The vent or "I'm half mad and I know it" thread was miles longer than all the normal threads.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AndyWright

INSANITY..... Had to take my 5980 for five year overhaul service, and they kept it for 18 MONTHS!! If they do that to me every five years, that means they will have my watch 1/5th of its life. Something needs to change about this.

Did you just get it back? Damn, I thought things were improving.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

@Passionata, I responded to your post which contained some false and misleading information, in an effort to keep the record straight. If someone was on the forum doing some research on the Patek Pilot, it is better that they have the correct information as opposed false information.













Also, again, before you post false information, you should take the time to do some checking as opposed to just making things up.

Here s the point i said fake is harsh and false is correct i think u r born american so i shouldn t teach you differences in meaning if words.
But fine let s close this conversation since it leads nowhere .

I think PP Pilot has a new meaning from today;-)

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by DaveDhc

...

Walk up to a friend or someone with a watch on. You discover it is a watch you don't care for. Tell the person you think the watch is ugly.

Isn't that what is being done when you make comments of that nature on a watch forum?

If I don't like something, I keep it to myself. I don't enjoy reading critical comments about my love and joy watches. It doesn't make me feel good.

...

Mother Theresa has been in touch, she's nominating you for the Nobel Peace Prize. On behalf of everyone on the forum, we're all rooting for you – fingers crossed!

In regards to randomly approaching people in public and telling them what you think of their watch... er no, it's nothing even remotely like that.
A forum is a virtual pub with people moving from one table to another, joining in the various conversations taking place.
Last time I was in a real pub and discussed the drinks we were supping, no-one took offence or had a problem because someone else didn't share their view on a specific aged single malt or port/sherry/etc.
If we can do that, and the same with food, then by extension, watches should be no different.
There is nothing disrespectful about having a difference of opinion on how something looks or tastes

[charcoal6666]

I have only been collecting watch for 5years but now Patek is always in my A list

[tom2517]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Mother Theresa has been in touch, she's nominating you for the Nobel Peace Prize. On behalf of everyone on the forum, we're all rooting for you – fingers crossed!

In regards to randomly approaching people in public and telling them what you think of their watch... er no, it's nothing even remotely like that.
A forum is a virtual pub with people moving from one table to another, joining in the various conversations taking place.
Last time I was in a real pub and discussed the drinks we were supping, no-one took offence or had a problem because someone else didn't share their view on a specific aged single malt or port/sherry/etc.
If we can do that, and the same with food, then by extension, watches should be no different.
There is nothing disrespectful about having a difference of opinion on how something looks or tastes

Yeah Dave I can understand your point but at the same time, as long as people don't critique in a mean way, I think it's ok.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by tom2517

Yeah Dave I can understand your point but at the same time, as long as people don't critique in a mean way, I think it's ok.

i agree with you. Being critical of a watch in a abstract sense is different than being critical of someones watch they spent a lot of money on.

The concept of context is lost on a lot of people and you can say the same thing in two different threads and in one its ok and in the other it isn't. Its not a hard concept to grasp.

Basically if you don't like my pilot, fine. I like that it divides opinion, and happy to discuss. Don't however bash it in someone's incoming thread and don't question the wearers taste. Hate the watch all you want.

[Murcielagoboy2]

Originally Posted by AndyWright

INSANITY..... Had to take my 5980 for five year overhaul service, and they kept it for 18 MONTHS!! If they do that to me every five years, that means they will have my watch 1/5th of its life. Something needs to change about this.

That is absolutely outrageous. I mean, that's just not good enough.

And I don't get it, I've got a friend who fell off a bicycle wearing a 5131j (yes, that's right - he really loves to wear these things).
Anyway, he smashed the watch to pieces and PP had it back to him, looking BRAND NEW in 6 month.

Something doesn't add up...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by tom2517

Yeah Dave I can understand your point but at the same time, as long as people don't critique in a mean way, I think it's ok.

Yeah I guess Pub Dave has a point. Always wondered what the P stood for...

[PJ S]

^
I've a sneaking suspicion that someone is managing to make 1+1 equal 7!

[codecow]

I just came in to state that my 5522 is the wind beneath my wings.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by codecow

I just came in to state that my 5522 is the wind beneath my wings.

It changed my life. The 5522 is the Tony Robbins of Pateks.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by GB-man

It changed my life. The 5522 is the Tony Robbins of Pateks.

for a week.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Murcielagoboy2

That is absolutely outrageous. I mean, that's just not good enough.



And I don't get it, I've got a friend who fell off a bicycle wearing a 5131j (yes, that's right - he really loves to wear these things).

Anyway, he smashed the watch to pieces and PP had it back to him, looking BRAND NEW in 6 month.



Something doesn't add up...

Your friend is worse than me ,do u have before after pics?love to see it.What was broken ,case lugs or just crystal?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

for a week.

I have spent far less time with other things that have had an impact

[AK797]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I have spent far less time with other things that have had an impact

We've all met a girl like that.

[codecow]

I have to say I finally got my Speedmaster 60th Ltd and I’ve been wearing it on a red white and blue nato. My 5522 has sat on a winder for almost a month straight.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by AK797

We've all met a girl like that.

As Omar would say... “Oh indeed.”

Originally Posted by codecow

I have to say I finally got my Speedmaster 60th Ltd and I’ve been wearing it on a red white and blue nato. My 5522 has sat on a winder for almost a month straight.

Congrats on the speedy

[Marciano490]

Originally Posted by Passionata

Here s the point i said fake is harsh and false is correct i think u r born american so i shouldn t teach you differences in meaning if words.
But fine let s close this conversation since it leads nowhere .

I think PP Pilot has a new meaning from today;-)

To clarify, in case you aren’t American, “fake news” is a joking term here thanks to our dear leader. It isn’t meant to be offensive as it might’ve sounded last year.

[AAP8]

For those of you talking about long service times, is this directly with Patek or the others they list on their site? Like Govberg or Kern?