Guest Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Both out of the safe at the same time is a rare occurrence, I only had my shitty ipad camera. First time Ive seen them side by side in the 10-15 years my father has had them. If you want more pics search my profile. I love the platinum sooo much more but so does my younger brother. (hahaha emphasis on the younger part) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I am with you on the platinum choice, but you cannot lose either way. That is some inheritance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Super nice either way!Wow,just wow....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Wow, smart Dad and lucky son Both beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 You just devalued both watches by taking an iPad shot of them! Beautiful! May you and your father enjoy them for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 LOL.....Yes Im very fortunate.....The only bad thing is that not many watches measure up to them so I never buy them.....with the exception of my beloved Daytona since Britney Spears had it on (efff her for ruining my watch a bit) I have taken pictures of the 5140, with a proper noob camera....even a porn shot with full back side nudity...in the archives.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Round platinum is a must. What a classic. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Round platinum is a must. What a classic. Congrats The shiny round one is my favorite No kiddin these are world class watches, your very fortunate to have a smart Dad. My Dad left me his space view it was a nice watch..not in this calibre though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sorry but now its time for the ignorant guy to post... I dont really understand the PP apart from the fact they cost a shitload.... I know the quartz models start at 14K but thats about it... Is there more info on these please for the uninitiated... So when I say congrats... I know what I am saying it for... (I did try to search your profile mate but couldnt find anything in the gallery stuff etc.... I also tried the web but I was inundated with allsorts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 PeteM.....You are probably one of the less ignorant (abstaining here) people on this board. Blasted board...I posted the porn here http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/91699-its-not-everyday-that-you-get-a-patek-philippe-5140-grand-complication/page__p__610032__hl__patek__fromsearch__1#entry610032 but I guess that post got deleted or is too old. Ill try to see if I can search my pc for them today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBOGH Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wow, very nice. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 PeteM.....You are probably one of the less ignorant (abstaining here) people on this board. Blasted board...I posted the porn here http://www.rwgforum....__1#entry610032 but I guess that post got deleted or is too old. Ill try to see if I can search my pc for them today. Thanks mate For the comment and the help Funny the same thing happened on about 5 links of mine... a guy PMd me to ask if I could help find the links as everytime you hit the link it went to the HP.. I guess its a consequence of the refurb... At least no one can access all my crap !! Thanks mods... now I can make out I knew eveything ... long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosox Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sorry but now its time for the ignorant guy to post... I dont really understand the PP apart from the fact they cost a shitload.... I know the quartz models start at 14K but thats about it... Is there more info on these please for the uninitiated... So when I say congrats... I know what I am saying it for... (I did try to search your profile mate but couldnt find anything in the gallery stuff etc.... I also tried the web but I was inundated with allsorts) Well, let me put it this way. While in a shop picking up my gen JLC Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931, itself an iconic watch, I wandered over to the PP case where I saw the most beautiful watch I've ever seen and "only" $25K or so. The salesman, sensing another purchase, had followed me over. He confided that although his shop carried most of the high end watchmakers, if he had his choice of only one brand, it would be Patek Phillipe. I would agree. My good friend inherited two VCs, both in need of some work, probably just a good cleaning which he hasn't yet seen fit to do. I said "Bruce, VC has opened a boutique in New York. Take them up there or sell them to me.' So far no luck on either score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 With retail prices over $80,000 I agree with you guys. Way over priced and when on my wrist (special sundays on a leap year) I don't really feel the joy of "wow its beautiful." Don't get me wrong, they are definitely a work of art, and engineering (I have no idea how they fit so many functions in a thinness less a 1/3 the size of a submariners), I dont see myself ever buying one. And you don;t wanna know what service and maintenance run. Rolex cert service x's 10, and they change and upgrade parts all the time. Postage cant be trusted with these watches so all services require two trips to Switzerland every five years. 1 to drop it off and 1 to pick it up 6 weeks later. ......my wife is going to kill me when I actually have to take care of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Noobs, found the link you were looking for mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I have no idea how you did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Oh!,, Ray... You show off ! When I grow up I want to be just like you Great pics there mate.... Thank you They are lovely watches for sure and I have no doubt about there value both monetarily and more importantly .. Sentimentally But if I wanted to find out more about these watches on the Internet .... What would these models be called? I am interested to understand the complications.... Do you or your dad wear them regularly or are they now just safe queens? How did your Dad acquire them or rather why... Looks? Investment ? The complication? The brand? Thanks again mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 With retail prices over $80,000 I agree with you guys. Way over priced and when on my wrist (special sundays on a leap year) I don't really feel the joy of "wow its beautiful." Don't get me wrong, they are definitely a work of art, and engineering (I have no idea how they fit so many functions in a thinness less a 1/3 the size of a submariners), I dont see myself ever buying one. And you don;t wanna know what service and maintenance run. Rolex cert service x's 10, and they change and upgrade parts all the time. Postage cant be trusted with these watches so all services require two trips to Switzerland every five years. 1 to drop it off and 1 to pick it up 6 weeks later. ......my wife is going to kill me when I actually have to take care of it High end mail service does exist so you don't have to do that.... but it is a reason to go to Switzerland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 But if I wanted to find out more about these watches on the Internet .... What would these models be called? 5140 and 5940 *unsure of the second one I am interested to understand the complications.... They are complicated "-D I believe the 5140 has 7 functions..... and it does Leap year which is unfathomable....not all this is awesome until you realize the thinness of the case. Once you see this, the intricacy of the watch's caliber is mind boggling. Do you or your dad wear them regularly or are they now just safe queens? He wears them daily....Mostly the Platinum because it low profile, and he's the dictionary's description of that. How did your Dad acquire them or rather why... Looks? Investment ? The complication? The brand? My dad initially bought the Yellow Gold one about 15 years ago when he started to be successful.....Everything was going smoothly in his business and he just built and sold a 20MW a coal powered electricity station. (the benefits of living in Latin America and having some friends) after that specific event which is completely separated from his core business, he bought a 996 911 and the Gold Patek while on vacation....He then went through a low profile life change when his company started really growing and thought people were out to kidnap him....So he bought a Swatch, which he wore daily for about 8-10 years. Things got better safety wise and his tastes changed to white gold-platinum....more classy if you ask me... which is when he decides to buy the 5140. which he rationalized because of that Patek commercial mentioning that "you don't ever own a patek , you;re just safely holding it for the next generation." (brilliant marketing) I have a brother so he needed two.... my father is very generous and tries his best to give equally....My sister for her 30th got a Patek P. Twenty 4 in RG (which she doesnt like because it RG ;-), something about skin tone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Skin tone.... sounds like my Mrs.... every choice of watch is wardrobe led !! Thanks mate I really appreciate you taking the time... I will now go and find out more 7 complications!! Shish Kebab !! Heres a link I found quickly http://patekwatch.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/how-i-became-fascinated-with-patek.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Your lucky on either pick. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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