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Patek Philippe: Yes, I completely agree

I have had mine for six years now, and it brings a smile to my face every time I put it on. Hope you continue to enjoy yours for years to come! (Beautiful pics, btw.)
8Y
By: mec
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Collectors Market: FS: Patek Philippe 3919j

I am the original and sole owner of this LNIB Calatrava Men's 18K YG watch, reference #3919j. This iconic watch was recently serviced at the Henri Stern Watch Agency in NYC for basic maintenance and polishing (at a cost of $1,000+), is sealed and under warranty until December 2015. Face-to-face tran
8Y
By: mec
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Patek Philippe: Destruction of the means of production

would be the only way to ensure that what is denominated a "limited edition" is indeed limited to the numbers made at the time of production. In the case of sculpture, for example, destruction of the casts used to make bronzes achieves this goal. The only time I have seen this similarly done at Pate
10Y
By: mec
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Patek Philippe: En France

Je pense que c'est la meme histoire, malheureusement, cher confrere (?). (Just some lawyer talk between lawyers :-) )
10Y
By: mec
1

Patek Philippe: "Limited Edition" is a Meaningless Term

As an attorney who represents many reputable and well-known clients in the art world, I must tell you that at least in the United States the term "limited edition" is essentially meaningless. I had the unfortunate experience of representing an art collector who purchased many expensive works of a fa
10Y
By: mec
1

Patek Philippe: Having owned both, 5711 is the clear winner for me

I purchased first the RO, motivated by many positive reviews as those expressed in this post, as well as the aesthetics of the watch itself, of course. I found the RO bracelet, however, to be the most uncomfortable I have ever worn; it was stiff, and the links would frequently catch the skin on my w
11Y
By: mec
1

Patek Philippe: Sometimes less is more

I at once owned a 5711/1A, a 5712/1A and a 5980/1A, ultimately selling the last two and keeping only the 5711/1A. I am probably in the minority on this forum in preferring the simplicity of the 5711/1A to the complications of the 5712/1A and 5980/1A. I believe that what distinguishes the 5711/1A fro
12Y
By: mec
1

Patek Philippe: I have the 5711 with the Tiffany dial

and couldn't be happier with my choice. I passed on the 5980 with the Tiffany dial as I find the 5711 more versatile: it works great with suits as well as jeans, while the 5980 is more appropriate with casual attire. There is something simple and elegant about the 5711 that I find absent with the 59
12Y
By: mec
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TimeOut: Seeking Your Advice, Gaz

I am a frequent visitor to the Patek Philippe forum but was trolling off topic and stumbled upon this thread. You appear to have had significant experience with bespoke shoes, so I was hoping you might be able to give me some learned advice. After having spent half a lifetime squeezing into RTW shoe
12Y
By: mec
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Patek Philippe: Thank you all for saving me from my folly

You are all correct: one should never part with such a gift from one's parents that marked a milestone. I will keep it. Thank you.
13Y
By: mec
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