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scooby789 · 24 January 2021, 06:27 PM

Hi. I always said I would hopefully pick up a Patek when I was 50. I have no idea why I said 50, it just felt the right age for me. Well it was my 47th birthday last week on the 19th and I just pulled the trigger. I’ve been reading a book called “die with zero” which I recommend and that probably pushed the decision. I went backwards and forwards on two pieces, one being a 2012 and the one I ended up buying a 2008 (sold by Tiffany New York) with a 324 movement. It just felt like the right piece for me. Apparently it has a rare dial only produced for a year but they all look the same to me. Wishing you all a great Sunday

Bensrolex · 24 January 2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scooby789

Hi. I always said I would hopefully pick up a Patek when I was 50. I have no idea why I said 50, it just felt the right age for me. Well it was my 47th birthday last week on the 19th and I just pulled the trigger. I’ve been reading a book called “die with zero” which I recommend and that probably pushed the decision. I went backwards and forwards on two pieces, one being a 2012 and the one I ended up buying a 2008 (sold by Tiffany New York) with a 324 movement. It just felt like the right piece for me. Apparently it has a rare dial only produced for a year but they all look the same to me. Wishing you all a great Sunday

Ha, you beat me by a year! I just got my first PP for my 48th a couple weeks ago. Stunning looking piece, looks great on your wrist, congrats and happy birthday...

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cascavel · 24 January 2021, 07:37 PM

I hope you bought this a week ago and not yesterday. Congratulations, you won't regret it. An absolutely marvelous watch to own and wear.

Token74 · 24 January 2021, 07:40 PM

Beauty!

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ap190482 · 24 January 2021, 07:45 PM

Looks awesome dude! Wear it well and happy birthday!

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scooby789 · 24 January 2021, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cascavel

I hope you bought this a week ago and not yesterday. Congratulations, you won't regret it. An absolutely marvelous watch to own and wear.

I bought it the day before the “news” however it’s a keeper and will pass to my kids

Ichiran · 24 January 2021, 08:31 PM

Congrats! What reference is this?

scooby789 · 24 January 2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ichiran

congrats! What reference is this?

5711 1/a 001

scooby789 · 24 January 2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Congrats! What reference is this?

it’s 5711 1/A 001

aff1 · 24 January 2021, 08:47 PM

Congratulations and happy birthday to you. So what will then be the 50th birthday gift since this has been purchased already?

AK797 · 24 January 2021, 09:29 PM

Congrats, not sure that is the one year dial, that has wider bars, this one looks like all the other year models as you say.

scooby789 · 24 January 2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Congrats! What reference is this?

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Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats, not sure that is the one year dial, that has wider bars, this one looks like all the other year models as you say.

Apparently there are different types of that dial or (not the LED) dial and the way the logo is printed but I agree it looks the same as all the others and I prefer this dial to the LED dial. 😊

ts3 · 24 January 2021, 10:02 PM

Congrats, and as you say, certainly no LED dial. Those came later around 2010 or 11.

scooby789 · 25 January 2021, 03:06 AM

Thank you for the best wishes and comments

Urosfan · 26 January 2021, 10:46 AM

Congrats

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soundserious · 26 January 2021, 11:17 AM

Congratulations! If there was ever a ONE watch, it’s this one.

scooby789 · 26 January 2021, 05:51 PM

I mean you could say I got lucky and bought a 5711 the day before they were discontinued. However I still had to buy second hand over RRP. I just always wanted one in my collection. However I can’t believe the amount of negative comments, almost hatred in some cases, on some forums towards anyone who owns one or has bought one not at RRP. I thought watch collecting and the community was different to what I’ve seen this week. I say buy what you like.

sensui · 26 January 2021, 06:31 PM

Beautiful. Enjoy in good health. Happy 50th.

Token74 · 26 January 2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scooby789

I mean you could say I got lucky and bought a 5711 the day before they were discontinued. However I still had to buy second hand over RRP. I just always wanted one in my collection. However I can’t believe the amount of negative comments, almost hatred in some cases, on some forums towards anyone who owns one or has bought one not at RRP. I thought watch collecting and the community was different to what I’ve seen this week. I say buy what you like.

Haters always gonna hate

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Jb1264 · 26 January 2021, 10:17 PM

Congratulations
I learned you make your own luck
Nobody knows what could happen tomorrow
I’m also working through a shortlist so I can also get my 50th gift early
At the end of the day it’s what brings a smile to your face

ap1 · 27 January 2021, 12:30 AM

Enjoy, nice timing too

Ubiquitous1984 · 27 January 2021, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by scooby789

I mean you could say I got lucky and bought a 5711 the day before they were discontinued. However I still had to buy second hand over RRP. I just always wanted one in my collection. However I can’t believe the amount of negative comments, almost hatred in some cases, on some forums towards anyone who owns one or has bought one not at RRP. I thought watch collecting and the community was different to what I’ve seen this week. I say buy what you like.

F the haters mate! There is a lot of jealousy and unnecessary elitism online. I'm sure "in real life" the response would be 100% positive!

Congrats on your purchase and I think it looks amazing!

RoscoPico · 27 January 2021, 02:17 AM

very nice addition !
and i think i'll hit 50 before i get a modern PP myself.
have a vintage piece now but not looking promising to add a Nautilus in the near future

24 January 2021, 07:40 PM	#4
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26 January 2021, 11:17 AM	#16
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Congratulations! If there was ever a ONE watch, it’s this one. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

26 January 2021, 05:51 PM	#17
scooby789 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 39	Weird time to buy 5711 I mean you could say I got lucky and bought a 5711 the day before they were discontinued. However I still had to buy second hand over RRP. I just always wanted one in my collection. However I can’t believe the amount of negative comments, almost hatred in some cases, on some forums towards anyone who owns one or has bought one not at RRP. I thought watch collecting and the community was different to what I’ve seen this week. I say buy what you like.

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24 January 2021, 07:37 PM	#3
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,852	I hope you bought this a week ago and not yesterday. Congratulations, you won't regret it. An absolutely marvelous watch to own and wear.

24 January 2021, 07:45 PM	#5
ap190482 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 55	Looks awesome dude! Wear it well and happy birthday! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 January 2021, 08:31 PM	#7
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,595	Congrats! What reference is this?

24 January 2021, 08:47 PM	#10
aff1 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 126	Congratulations and happy birthday to you. So what will then be the 50th birthday gift since this has been purchased already?

24 January 2021, 09:29 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,218	Congrats, not sure that is the one year dial, that has wider bars, this one looks like all the other year models as you say.

24 January 2021, 10:02 PM	#13
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,223	Congrats, and as you say, certainly no LED dial. Those came later around 2010 or 11.

25 January 2021, 03:06 AM	#14
scooby789 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Posts: 39	Thank you for the best wishes and comments

26 January 2021, 10:46 AM	#15
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2021, 06:31 PM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Beautiful. Enjoy in good health. Happy 50th.

26 January 2021, 10:17 PM	#20
Jb1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: GMT +1 Posts: 226	Congratulations I learned you make your own luck Nobody knows what could happen tomorrow I’m also working through a shortlist so I can also get my 50th gift early At the end of the day it’s what brings a smile to your face

27 January 2021, 12:30 AM	#21
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,033	Enjoy, nice timing too

27 January 2021, 02:17 AM	#23
RoscoPico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: ingMe,WatchingYou. Posts: 1,462	very nice addition ! and i think i'll hit 50 before i get a modern PP myself. have a vintage piece now but not looking promising to add a Nautilus in the near future

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