Patek pricing is irrelevant

[stradman]

Originally Posted by Nat123

It took me a long time to find my watch. Many advertisers use stock photos
and don't actually have the watch. Once a request comes in, they start hunting.
There aren't many that are truly available.

Thanks again for everyone's kind sentiments!!

Well I wouldn't therefore say that the chase is better than the catch, however it must help in the whole scheme of things! Enjoy!

[benlee]

Agreed!

[jon_jon]

Congratulations on the acquisition of this great timepiece! Enjoy the watch on your wrist. However people's tastes and interests do change with time. We will not blame you if you decide to get a 5970 or a split second chrono or some other rare and beautiful timepiece in the future :)

[locutus49]

Absolutely stunning. Congrats.

[subtona]

more pics:)

[Nat123]

Some more pics of my 2 favorite chronos

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Nat123

Some more pics of my 2 favorite chronos

fantastic

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by Nat123

Some more pics of my 2 favorite chronos

[mimo5000]

Originally Posted by Nat123

Some more pics of my 2 favorite chronos

Amazing watches. Congratulations! I really love that P.
And each has such a different look.

[HL65]

Love them both but the J has such vintage flair and gets me every time! Sure I loved my old P too no question!! Phenomenal duo Nat...Cheers,

[subtona]

Originally Posted by HL65

Love them both but the J has such vintage flair and gets me every time! Sure I loved my old P too no question!! Phenomenal duo Nat...Cheers,

vintage flair indeed… 45mm

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by Nat123

Some more pics of my 2 favorite chronos

[el1125]

Originally Posted by subtona

vintage flair indeed… 45mm

Uhh, Gus, this one I'm not familiar with. Is that the homemade version? Lol

[subtona]

Originally Posted by el1125

Uhh, Gus, this one I'm not familiar with. Is that the homemade version? Lol

Yes it is homemade by Patek ref 2512 as seen on display at their museum. Always something interesting to learn in watches, stumbled across this recently.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/inside-...hilippe-museum



"I won't try to tackle every watch I show here because there are simply too many, but I will call your attention to a few that are just downright epic. The watch all the way at the top is reference 2512 and it might look familiar to you. That's because this oversized (46 mm!) unique reference that houses a split-seconds chronograph is the inspiration for the Patek 5070J. The 2512 is truly one of a kind, and was sold in 1952 to Astrua in Torino as an aviator's watch. The watch sold at Christie's over 14 years ago for over $850,000. A watch in the same size, with the same color dial, and (practically) the same reference but without split-seconds chronograph sold in 2012 at Sotheby's for more, so just imagine what this bad boy would bring today. There is no limit."

Hodinkee

[el1125]

Originally Posted by subtona

Yes it is homemade by Patek ref 2512 as seen on display at their museum. Always something interesting to learn in watches, stumbled across this recently.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/inside-...hilippe-museum



"I won't try to tackle every watch I show here because there are simply too many, but I will call your attention to a few that are just downright epic. The watch all the way at the top is reference 2512 and it might look familiar to you. That's because this oversized (46 mm!) unique reference that houses a split-seconds chronograph is the inspiration for the Patek 5070J. The 2512 is truly one of a kind, and was sold in 1952 to Astrua in Torino as an aviator's watch. The watch sold at Christie's over 14 years ago for over $850,000. A watch in the same size, with the same color dial, and (practically) the same reference but without split-seconds chronograph sold in 2012 at Sotheby's for more, so just imagine what this bad boy would bring today. There is no limit."

Hodinkee

Wow. That is amazing. Thanks

[Nat123]

Originally Posted by HL65

Love them both but the J has such vintage flair and gets me every time! Sure I loved my old P too no question!! Phenomenal duo Nat...Cheers,

Thanks Ken!
You and Bruno I know appreciate the 5070!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by el1125

Uhh, Gus, this one I'm not familiar with. Is that the homemade version? Lol

Oh what I would do for that watch Elliot although I am afraid the Patek museum won't be parting with it any time soon.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Nat123

Thanks Ken!
You and Bruno I know appreciate the 5070!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by subtona

vintage flair indeed… 45mm

Gus I love that watch and first time I saw the 2512 I was blown away. The 5070J has such strong ties to it and boasts vintage flair more so than any of the other 5070's!

[el1125]

Originally Posted by HL65

Oh what I would do for that watch Elliot although I am afraid the Patek museum won't be parting with it any time soon.

Yes. I think Patek may hold on to it. :)

[subtona]

Originally Posted by el1125

Wow. That is amazing. Thanks

Originally Posted by Nat123

Thanks Ken!
You and Bruno I know appreciate the 5070!

me too

Originally Posted by HL65

Gus I love that watch and first time I saw the 2512 I was blown away. The 5070J has such strong ties to it and boasts vintage flair more so than any of the other 5070's!

the 5070 is the only watch that catches my eye at this time (2512 is off the table for more than a few reasons)
5070 is the watch… just a matter of time before i cave:)

[HL65]

Originally Posted by subtona

me too



the 5070 is the only watch that catches my eye at this time (2512 is off the table for more than a few reasons)
5070 is the watch… just a matter of time before i cave:)

Good call Gus!

[GB-man]

Such a cool watch gus! Thx for sharing! I looked for it on Google and no luck! I'm going to give mr stern a call and tell him Ken deserves it for his hard work enabling others here

[HL65]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Such a cool watch gus! Thx for sharing! I looked for it on Google and no luck! I'm going to give mr stern a call and tell him Ken deserves it for his hard work enabling others here

[subtona]

Originally Posted by HL65

Good call Gus!

Originally Posted by GB-man

Such a cool watch gus! Thx for sharing! I looked for it on Google and no luck! I'm going to give mr stern a call and tell him Ken deserves it for his hard work enabling others here

got to give it to Ben Clymer, he really gets to see and write up some amazing pieces along with the interviews with great and influential collectors. Hodinkee has really become quite a force in the watch world

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

I need one of these references to satiate my collecting for a while.
I would probably be saving money in the end! They are all gorgeous/

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by subtona

got to give it to Ben Clymer, he really gets to see and write up some amazing pieces along with the interviews with great and influential collectors. Hodinkee has really become quite a force in the watch world

Indeed Ben and the gang do some really top shelf work

[subtona]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I need one of these references to satiate my collecting for a while.
I would probably be saving money in the end! They are all gorgeous/

Ain't that just the truth