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  1. macchris777 May 8, 2014

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    hi everyone,

    would like to share my excitement and joy, my first Patek after 15 years of wath collection! I have gone thru many brands, like Rolex, AP, Lange, GO, GP, Chopard, Cartier, Panerai, Seiko, Fortis.. but never a Patek!

    After my research, I decided on the 5056, the look, the size just fit my small wrist. Best part is, my wife can also take it out!

    cheers! 5056.JPG
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  2. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 8, 2014

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    Congratz ........ Nice aquanut.......
     
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  3. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! May 8, 2014

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    Congrats!

    Careful on that last thought though... it can be habit forming.

     
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  4. ulackfocus May 8, 2014

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    Nice! :thumbsup:


    Most of us would think the opposite way. :p
     
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  5. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 8, 2014

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    Wait until she wants to change into pink or white strap.........;)
     
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  6. macchris777 May 8, 2014

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    Haha, let you guys in a little secret, once she enjoy the aquanaut, excuse for me to get the 5711 Nautilus! ::jumpy::
     
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  7. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 8, 2014

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    Nice plot....Come to the dark side........Bwa..ha....ha....ha........
     
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  8. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! May 8, 2014

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    I like the way you think!
     
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  9. macchris777 May 27, 2014

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    Its here!
     
  10. ulackfocus May 28, 2014

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    ….. and? No pictures?

    You can't drop that on us without pictures. ::facepalm2::
     
  11. macchris777 May 28, 2014

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    oops, so sorry.... here it is..

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  12. ulackfocus May 28, 2014

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    My eyes must be getting horrible in my old age because I don't see a watch in that picture. ::confused2::
     
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  13. macchris777 May 28, 2014

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    Haha.. me eyes is failing me too! I thought I posted the correct pic with a brochure showing the model of the watch. :mad:
    Here it is.... fresh from the AD! And the sad news is, my wife has the 5065 now! :D

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  14. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe May 28, 2014

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    5712 is certainly in my wish list :thumbsup:
     
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  15. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 29, 2014

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    Love it mate
     
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  16. Waynepjr May 30, 2014

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    Growing up, my stepdad was VP of advertising for Tropicana here in Orlando when they used to have their headquarters here till the early 70's. Before coming to them he has a real Mad Man in NYC and had a part time gig on the side as a rep for Patek. He would bring home all the new offering as a kid NY and man did I just love to look at them. It was back in the days of "children are seen and not heard" so you didn't ask many questions. He would let me hold them sitting on the couch with a pillow on my lap and he would tell me "if this little motor could be made to run a car, it would be the best engine ever and would run forever. That is how well made this watch is, it is the best and always will be".
    Patek gave him a minute repeater for breaking a yearly sales record and I just loved it when he would make it chime for me. He and mom got divorced, as like on Mad Men he was a heavy drinker and it was too much to live with. He passed away in the 80's but I have away wondered what happened to his musical Patek. The impressions of childhood last a lifetime.
     
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  17. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 31, 2014

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    Might be worth asking some relatives what happened to it
     
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  18. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 31, 2014

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    Calling relatives? For a Patek minute repeater, it's worth going out to the cemetery with a shovel.
     
  19. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 31, 2014

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    lol this is true, and a rather awesome quote to save.
     
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  20. macchris777 Jun 25, 2014

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    I believed in fate.... they are meant to be together! One for her and 2 for me! ;o)) cheers!

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