My First purchase

[SubFrog]

Well, as many of you know, I've been out of commission for a long while now and am very glad to be back in the fold here. My wallet has become too fat and needed a little deflating.

SO, I’ve decided to look up my favorite dealer and take that post-Katrina “plunge”, as many call it.

I emailed EL about 5 different items that he had to offer and chose the PATEK 5053 – Cream dial. I miss my old Patek, so this will be a nice replacement.

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/300...nt=P2274353.jpg

So, just to give you an idea of the kind of dealer EL is; I sent an email today that I will be sending the funds either today or tomorrow. His response was: I’m going out of town, so, I’ll send your item today. Wow, no funds, no nothing…just all around trust and confidence. This, my friends, is a good dealer…that’s why I stick with the best.

Now, let’s just hope it gets to the U.S. without too much difficulty. I’m looking forward to this one!

[ubiquitous]

Very nice! The 5053 is an excellent choice, my friend!

[SubFrog]

Thanks, I like the flip case back as well.

Check out the captions...I'm sure I'll use it for this purpose:

Smaller pic of the one above:

[jkerouac]

Congrats, Subfrog. Great news that things are returning to normal. But considering your circumstances, be sure to have it waterproofed.

[TomBombadil]

Congratulations, and excellent choice!

[Tribal]

Very nice

Wear it well...

Rg Tribal

[SubFrog]

Thanks All!!!

@ jkerouac - Ha Ha...Yea, this time, if I go out of town between June and August, I'm bringing what I have with me. It's not much, but that'll save me from waterproofing everything I own.

[gran]

That is one exellent looking PP replica watch now I want to buy one too. The exqusite dial is absolutely a piece of horological art.

Regards

gunnar

[KenMc]

Great choice and nice to hear EL is unchanged.

Glad your life is returning to normal, you've had a hard time and pleasant surprizes and treats are long overdue!

[Richard Tracy]

Very Elegant choice,... that same watch tempted me strongly, if not for my Patek Chrono I would

have to have it.

Congrats ! EL is one of the best for sure !

[KB]

Good to see your back in the gane Froggy and yes that is one beautiful watch

Ken

[watcher71]

Classy Choice Scott. It is a sweeeeet rep!

[SubFrog]

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Yesssssss!

[SubFrog]

Woo Hoo!

Got it today. (Saturday)

I will make my review soon. Got to take some pictures. It's a BEAUTY!

[mhemm]

Any update SubFrog, I am anxiously awating your review . I love the look of this watch, but have been waiting for a review before pulling the trigger.

[tmark]

I'm with Mhemm-- tell us all. The photos look very elegant, how does it look on your wrist? Oh and congratulations!

[dadog13]

the 5053 is gorgeus! but not many rewievs of the watch...there was one rewiev somewhere on the old RWG or TRC...it is definitely a superb piece!

can't wait to see a little rewiev and pics!

wear it well froggy!

[munk]

Perfectly beautiful.. wear it well