Patek Philippe

Fortunate enough to get an allocation of the 5575G which was just in time for it to be a X'mas gift to 5131G as a sibling. Previously I responded to 5575 posts by others about how I felt about it. Hence, this post is about sharing more photos. Cheers, Gor...  

May you enjoy it in good health always Gordon. Sincerely H.

175th piece !! Likely the first and last Patek anniversary watch for me. Well, who knows what will happen 25 years from now !! Cheers, Gordon

I was a bit disappointed with the readability of 5131G. What would you say; is the readability of the anniversary piece better? Best, Kari

better than I thought previously. Readability depends on how one positions the watch to get the best lighting. I find 5131 fairly good because the color of the hands is different than the enamel background. IMO, 5575 and 5131 pieces are mainly about craft... 

Congratulation Glau I envy you have 5575G.

or your wife's 7175 !! Only if we could have both !!

give you those PP box now :)) That is a very nice Christmas gift to yourself...anything for your significant other? Rgds Raymond

I need to show more loyalty to my AD before the watch box would be offered !! Unfortunately (or fortunately) I could not get the 7175 for my wife. Anyway, I appreciate the 5575 and 7175 more than she does the 7175. Cheers, Gordon

something similar to 5016P, or 5207 or 8 kind of calibre to get those boxes. I also tried to talk my "boss" into PP, but she prefer BB (blink blink). Well, at least your significant other is very supportive for your passion, so as mine. Merry Christmas an... 

... I think she might be reaching her limit soon :-( Based on the minute repeaters you mentioned, I will not be getting a watch box as a gift from an AD for the rest of my life !! LOL Cheers, Gordon

what will happen even next day...I wish you will get your box one day. I got this for my wife last month, just did not post since most forums are for men watches. I feel she deserves something similar and of course, I'll have a passport to open up for mor...  

great husband and knows how to treat her so that you can continue your own collection without questions asked !! One piece I wanted to get for my wife (because I thought it was very elegant) but she thought was too old fashioned was Brequet Reine de Naple...  

We used two have some very active ladies at PPro, but still there are quite a few reading (mainly) - even when there are less ladies than men around here. Anyway, would be nice to see more than just the promising buckle :-) Best, Oliver

I need to diversify !! But there is something about the Patek WTs that makes me "tick" Cheers, Gordon

Well deserved, for the passion you have and share with us. I am happy for you that you got what you wished for. Best, Oliver

I secretly asked Santa to get the 5575 for me !! LOL !! Cheers, Gordon

Excellent , the new world timers are growing on me. You are right both world timers the moon phase version and the cloisone enamel are the best world timers. Cheers geross

I like WT enamel more but from the perspective of the history of watches, the WT Moon of course is at an another level. The big moon is something else when one sees the watch in the metal. Best, Gordon

saw it Irl and I liked it a lot ! congrats

...find the 5575 attractive also. Perhaps you already know this, but for me, only when I picked the WT moon up, I found out that given there is only ONE moon on this mechanism (a regular moon phase watch, with the half circle aperture, has two moons on a ... 

wear the watches in the best of health!!

enjoy and wear it in good health ! ! I had the chance of trying one on at my AD, unfortunately it was allready reserved for an other customer :( but ... i was happy to run away with a 5975R :)

I am sure, now you feel like me how lucky we are to put together these 2 marvelous pieces I Wish you a good Christmas to you and your wife, even she doesn't have her WT moon John ...  

Although my wife could not get the 7175, she will most certainly find something else that will hit the pocket book just like the 7175!! LOL!! Cheers, Gordon

Enjoy it for the next 25 years & more !!

I also received mine yesterday and a great Christmas gift as well. Love the watch clearly and also blessed to have gotten one from my AD! Cheers and love your sibling for it too!!

holiday season !! Cheers, Gordon

Gordon, I love this pairing beyond description. Simply fantastic. You, and the others that have also partnered these beauties, inspire me to work harder and smarter in hopes of doing something similar in the future. Onwards and upwards! Matt

Congratulations Gordon, fantastic piece! Happy holidays everyone! Roger

Happy Holidays to you!! Gordon

Which Patek watch(es) would you like to collect next?? Cheers, Gordon

Top 5 dream watches on my distant radar are the 1463, 570, 5711-1P, 3970, and 5131 More realistic targets along the same lines include: 130, 5196P, 5800, 3940, and 5110 Yikes!

Very happy for you! This is such a special piece. Bravo and enjoy! Hope to see it next time we meet :) Cheers robin

...Singapore for a GTG around the Chinese New Year time ? Cheers, Gordon

Thank you in advance! Cheers Robin

you were present at the recent Hong Kong GTG which I also went to. Unfortunately we did not get a chance to meet. Looking forward to the next HK GTG. Cheers, Gordon

What a perfect Christmas present :) And a perfect way to end the year. Regards Tony

made my X'mas dream come true !! Happy Holidays !! Cheers, Gordon

We were too engrossed in conversation and in separate tables I suppose. I also left early..... but hopefully next time Gordon. :) Best fernando

Many congrats on this beauty. Thanks for sharing these pics and the hands, oh the hands, are simply outstanding. Merry Christmas! -- Seeks

Happy Holidays!! Gordon

It was great seeing you during the holidays, and thanks for lugging your new gift around so I had the opportunity to check it out. Santa was generous this year... and just how nice did you have to be to deserve this?! (hope you managed to get away with a ... 

" typical 'yellow moon rising over the Kardashian humps" !! LOL !! No need to thank me for "lugging" the 5575 during my holidays since it was a joy to travel overseas with a Worldtime watch because traveling is what they are meant for. One comment I need ...  

...lugging your sexy lugs around all over the place? HAHAHAHA!... ...ahem... ...sorry :-D

the realistic moon. Again, this iPhone photo does not do justice to the big moon unfortunately. I need a new iPhone or a real camera :-( Cheers, Gordon really need a macro lense for iPhone or a new camera to capture the moon ...  

Congrats, Gordon!

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Puts the spotlight on the real star of the show. Thanks for the pic.

take a macro-shots of the big moon only ?? I believe other PuristS would find such pictures very interesting, especially given the different shadings of gray. Unfortunately I do not have the skills and equipment to do so. Thanks in advance ! Gordon

i don't have any macro equipment. I took the pics with an iPhone 6+ The best that I can: ...  

Photos for the "sexy" curves on the case which I could not capture with my iPhone 4?? Sigh...I can collect a 5575 at retail price but not an iPhone 6!!

"PP makes the best world timers" is one that I totally agree with. So much so that I think I have an addiction for them !! Below is a photo of my PP WT family before the 5575. Cheers, Gordon 5130 Shanghai and 5131G were content with a close knit family of...  

Hi Glau: Finally My 7175R meets 5131G. I like to share the photos with you. Happy new year. ...  

...having the world and sky on your wrist !! great photos !! BTW, how is your hunt for 5575 coming along ? Is your AD willing to ask 5575 clients to swap 5575 for your 5975??

AD siad he will try his best. It is hard to persuade 5575G owner to give up his watch. Maybe AD will give me 5131R when it is available if I don't have 5575G. Tell you the truth, I like 5131G more.

always a way if there is a will !! Do not give up hope yet. However, a 5131R will be a very nice substitute!! Whatever your outcome might be, it is a winning outcome. For me, artistically speaking, I like my 5131G way more because of the enamel dial. From...  

Both of us are very luck to get what we want. I won't complaint. I am very happy.

Hi Gordon: I change 7175R strap into black color since I don't have 5575G. How does it looks? ...  

...a very different look and feel than the original tan color strap. The dark blue strap on the 5131G naturally matches the new 7175 black strap better. If pairing is your primary objective, then keep this change. IMO, I would focus more on the aesthetics...  

I will try different color. It is fun to play with it when I have free time.

I enjoy switching between my 5575 and Brequet Hora Mundi Worldtime !! 5575 is winning more wrist time recently. LOL!!

I enjoy switching between my 5575 and Brequet Hora Mundi Worldtime !! 5575 is winning more wrist time recently. LOL!! ...  

... as a man's watch. The dark tan strap is a great idea. I think it could potentially work even better on the 5575. The 5575, despite its bling, manages to look less feminine than the 7200. Maybe because being a world time with all that text and numbers ... 

... please just replace the 5575 with 7175 in the post for it to make sense! Apologies! The text should read as follows: ... as a man's watch. The dark tan strap is a great idea. I think it could potentially work even better on the 7175. The 7175, despite... 

Please let me know which photo looks best. Also, can you spot which two are the same (as I inadvertently upload a photo twice) ? Cheers, Gordon 1 2 3 4 ...  

the foreground is darker, and the magnification is not so large (but large enough for the moon detail) which allows for more of the sky to be seen. This also makes the stars less prominent and therefore more realistic.

the full moon should be very bright !!