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New Addition!
Jul 03 2008,07:46 AM

I've been on "the list" at my AD for a while for a Patek and I feel like what Mr. T. Stern said during a Patek talk at Tempus 2007 in Singapore is very true. He said that Patek should change their slogan from "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation" to "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely [b]order[/b] it for the next generation".

So while I've been (impatiently) waiting, my wife surprised me by getting me a little something to cheer me up until my ordered watch comes in.

I've always liked the 5196 and its classic timeless design. It's my favourite Calatrava from the current collection. The size is just right for me. I'm partial to rose gold and the metal colour and dial combination is perfect.

Here's a quick (and really bad) wrist short. Pardon my non-existent photographic skills and gorilla hair arm.

I'm extremely lucky to have such a wonderful wife that encourages me in this crazy hobby.

Thanks for reading,

Stefano

As for the Gorilla Hair, I am King Kong, compared to you! LOL
Jul 03 2008,08:10 AM

As for the 5196, you're more than correct, this is a real timeless watch, with a sublime balanced dial, and perfect proportions

A watch to get, for those who hunt a dressy time piece, a reference, indeed!

Congrats for your new addi(c)tion, my friend.

And, of course, but it's useless to say it, enjoy it!

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-07-03 08:11:22

hey Nicolas,
Jul 03 2008,18:15 PM

is that your 5196P on the Patek Masthead?

Bob

Wow, masterspiece, it looks so!
Jul 03 2008,22:12 PM

This is a great honor!

Best.

Nicolas

Congratulations - its beautyful
Jul 03 2008,09:45 AM

your quote from T. stern had med ROFL - very funny.

enjoy your new watch

kind regards

COD

PS: I forgot, your wife must be very nice, wow.

Beautifully timeless indeed! [nt]
Jul 03 2008,12:52 PM

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Congrats...
Jul 03 2008,15:16 PM

on the watch but more so for a wife who understands and actually does something about it too! Priceless combo! Thanks for sharing!!

Congrats on your 5196!
Jul 03 2008,18:14 PM

I never thought I had a hairy arm until I did a wrist shot. I think the pictures are deceiving. But there's no deceiving good taste and your wrist proves that!

Bob

God bless our Women ! as well Wife if they do these things... [nt]
Jul 03 2008,21:46 PM

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Superb classic
Jul 03 2008,22:28 PM

Hi Stefano,

Congratulations on your wife for her great choice and action!

Please share more pics.

Cheers

Dje

Thank you to all for the replies
Jul 04 2008,01:28 AM

Nicolas, maybe you should post a wrist shot to compare.

I'll try to take more photos, but I'm not really good at photography.

Really enjoying this new addition!

A classic indeed.Congrats.nt
Jul 05 2008,17:03 PM



By: Stefano (registered) PM Posts: 273	New Addition! Jul 03 2008,07:46 AM I've been on "the list" at my AD for a while for a Patek and I feel like what Mr. T. Stern said during a Patek talk at Tempus 2007 in Singapore is very true. He said that Patek should change their slogan from "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation" to "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely [b]order[/b] it for the next generation". So while I've been (impatiently) waiting, my wife surprised me by getting me a little something to cheer me up until my ordered watch comes in. I've always liked the 5196 and its classic timeless design. It's my favourite Calatrava from the current collection. The size is just right for me. I'm partial to rose gold and the metal colour and dial combination is perfect. Here's a quick (and really bad) wrist short. Pardon my non-existent photographic skills and gorilla hair arm. I'm extremely lucky to have such a wonderful wife that encourages me in this crazy hobby. Thanks for reading, Stefano Respond to this post \|



By: amanico (registered) PM Posts: 7531	As for the Gorilla Hair, I am King Kong, compared to you! LOL Jul 03 2008,08:10 AM As for the 5196, you're more than correct, this is a real timeless watch, with a sublime balanced dial, and perfect proportions A watch to get, for those who hunt a dressy time piece, a reference, indeed! Congrats for your new addi(c)tion, my friend. And, of course, but it's useless to say it, enjoy it! Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-07-03 08:11:22 Respond to this post \|



By: masterspiece (registered) PM Posts: 283	hey Nicolas, Jul 03 2008,18:15 PM is that your 5196P on the Patek Masthead? Bob Respond to this post \|



By: ChristianOfDenmark (registered) PM Posts: 355	Congratulations - its beautyful Jul 03 2008,09:45 AM your quote from T. stern had med ROFL - very funny. enjoy your new watch kind regards COD PS: I forgot, your wife must be very nice, wow. Respond to this post \|



By: KCLQMULKU (registered) PM Posts: 201	Beautifully timeless indeed! [nt] Jul 03 2008,12:52 PM No message body Respond to this post \|



By: Rob (registered) PM Posts: 1209	Congrats... Jul 03 2008,15:16 PM on the watch but more so for a wife who understands and actually does something about it too! Priceless combo! Thanks for sharing!! Respond to this post \|



By: walterc19 (registered) PM Posts: 339	God bless our Women ! as well Wife if they do these things... [nt] Jul 03 2008,21:46 PM No message body Respond to this post \|



By: Dje (registered) PM Posts: 3357	Superb classic Jul 03 2008,22:28 PM Hi Stefano, Congratulations on your wife for her great choice and action! Please share more pics. Cheers Dje Respond to this post \|



By: arolex (registered) PM Posts: 306	A classic indeed.Congrats.nt Jul 05 2008,17:03 PM nt Respond to this post \|