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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: shing on January 16, 2014, 06:56:34 PM
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After almost two years of hunting for this historically important Patek, in its complete set and great condition form, and bidding for it at a price I can accept...it so happened that one December morning when I awoke to an email informing me that I had won X watch at Y price ...but nearly had a heart attack when I saw the final price, and what I *thought* to be a 5070 instead of what it actually was...
so after a few frantic stumbles and tearing open the macbook for a proper look at the email, and a few weeks of painful waiting and co-ordination with the auction house, today would be that day this grail arrives - in what I count as the first of this year 2014.
beautiful presentation, a dominant size on the wrist, light at 109 grams, with the slightly outer fluted lugs adding that very elegant touch, I am tremendously pleased at the wear and look and presence of this - dare I say it - powerful piece. I count myself fortunate also as being the second owner of this piece.
so with some assistance for a 21-16 mm strap wise from a dealer here in Hong Kong, and some help from the Patek Center for a quick check and time/date setting, here is my 5970g...
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Patek%205970/IMG_5407_zps77e25cb8.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/vanhalen812/media/Patek%205970/IMG_5407_zps77e25cb8.jpg.html)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Patek%205970/L1060310_zps532a5155.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/vanhalen812/media/Patek%205970/L1060310_zps532a5155.jpg.html)
and for now the king among some friends... :)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Patek%205970/L1060359_zps365e2408.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/vanhalen812/media/Patek%205970/L1060359_zps365e2408.jpg.html)
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Patek%205970/L1060362_zpsf126c19f.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/vanhalen812/media/Patek%205970/L1060362_zpsf126c19f.jpg.html)
thanks for reading !
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my goodness it's an awesome piece (amongst the other outstanding ones)! congrats!!
I like your Laurent Ferrier Galet...tried it on my wrist and it oozes quality all over...I personally prefer the Galet Traveller.
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Congrats to your new grail. it is definately the KING!
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Oh my!!! What a beautiful beautiful looking watch you have there...HUGE congrats...
DC
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Wow.. just wow. Don't know how you'll be able to sleep tonight
Congrats!!
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Wow! Stunning piece bro and I am extremely envious of your wonderful collection. Wear in good health bro. :Cheers:
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That's a tremendous start, and an excellent 'mistake'! :thumbsup:
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your your king and friends make me fainted :o
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That is a beautiful watch! Enjoy!
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great collection! :thumbsup:
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(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l497/vanhalen812/Patek%205970/L1060362_zpsf126c19f.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/vanhalen812/media/Patek%205970/L1060362_zpsf126c19f.jpg.html)
I am gasping for air!!! Any chance you can show us some shots of the caseback?? ;D
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Omg! Very happy for you. Enjoy. Hope to see more pictures.
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Congrats! Amazing watch.. excellent collection. :thumbsup:
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Congrats. Wonderful piece.
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Am impressive collection but this piece certainly triumphs the rest. Superb watch by PP. Incredibly balanced and proportioned.
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Am I the only who's going to say the dial is too complicated and the missing bits at 6 o'clock just doesn't look right?
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a collection to die for! envy of all. congrats on the new joiner. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Am I the only who's going to say the dial is too complicated and the missing bits at 6 o'clock just doesn't look right?
I didn't notice it initially (the six o clock break), got attracted by other details. Small tiny flaw but I wouldn't mind ;)
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Congrats!!! :thumbsup:
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simply exquisite~ beautifully presented even in pictures :o