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An ultimate dream come true: Patek Philippe 5207!

 
 By: Dje : July 29th, 2008-08:06
Baselworld 2008 was a rich show for Patek Philippe. We certainly had enough new offerings to please all Patek Philippe lovers. The simple watch amateurs got the marvellous 5124 Gondolo as a subject of admiration, the white gold version being a very appeal...  

I had the same visceral reaction when I saw it in May . . .

 
 By: Dr No : July 29th, 2008-10:15
. . . at the exhibit in Los Angeles . . . the 5207 is to watches what the Porsche 959 is to sports cars. I can't aspire to own one, but that doesn't limit my admiration and respect for Patek's achievement. Thanks, Dje, for showcasing this ephemeral fantas... 

Dje, THANK you very much for this great post

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : July 29th, 2008-11:28
I would love to see this watch Holding it for a while would be great, possessing it will NEVER be possibe

A complex watch indeed! Perhaps I should consider....

 
 By: f.azim : July 29th, 2008-11:40
myself fortunate that I do not have a thing for the ultra complicated watch. What I find most attractive about this watch is the fact that it is so understated despite its complexity. A true Patek Philippe trait.

A wonderful review is a weak word, my friend

 
 By: amanico : July 29th, 2008-12:17
To appreciate the job you did ,here! A complete review, very informative, putting the light on the impressive work done by PP on this watch. But, because there is a BUT, I'm not sure at all I love this watch ( which is a very good thing! LOL ). I don't li... 

Thank you Dje. I really enjoyed that read

 
 By: ChristianDK : July 29th, 2008-13:20
And what a super-watch indeed as you say - I am totally blown back in the seat I saw the pics of it from the launch and noticiced it immediately but have not seen much about it untill your report. I very like this mix of the cool and understated face comb... 

Thank you Nicolas

 
 By: Dje : July 30th, 2008-14:30

Thanks Jerome- a great post.

 
 By: watch-guy.com : July 29th, 2008-14:17
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Thanks Jerome for the super post :-)

 
 By: CL : July 29th, 2008-17:36
I'm glad that the watch is way too big and thick for my wrist...phew As for the dial design, I'm not sure I'm liking it. It looks very Grand Seiko, if you know what I mean ;-) I still love 5016 and 5078...yum yum Lovesss*CL

5207

 
 By: VPREGULATOR : July 29th, 2008-19:18
My dream watch So simple yet so elegant Thanks for the excellent acount.

My ultimate Patek.

 
 By: fernando : July 29th, 2008-20:34
This watch to me has it all, a modern design with classical undertones.Understated and unassuming yet it packs a most powerful punch.Taste and discretion reflected in a masterpiece from the highest echelons of watchmaking.What more is there? I am so unwor... 

While reading your title, Fernando

 
 By: amanico : July 29th, 2008-23:11
I was believing that you will speak about your Celestial! LOLOL Wow, I didn't recover yet, from viewing your pics! Best. Nicolas

Nicolas,you

 
 By: fernando : July 30th, 2008-03:07
of all people should know that the ultimate one is always the one you don't possess. BTW,the first JLC Duometre came in today in RG. It's everything you said it would be and more.I was the first to see it but I didn't pull the trigger. Will wait for the P... 

Jerome, many thanks

 
 By: Topcat30093 : July 30th, 2008-00:30
That was a fantastic article and read. I think that everything that could be said has been. I would love to see the watch - but I shall probably never be that fortunate. It has everything that I could ask for and I love the format for the Perpetual Calend... 

Thank you! nt

 
 By: Dje : July 30th, 2008-14:36

A very indepth report, thank U for sharing .....

 
 By: tic-toc : July 29th, 2008-19:50
this is a useful report with tons of great informative information. I hope to one day see this piece in person, most probably inside Geneva boutique. I am thinking, would patek 5207 be more fun, if it was made with jump hour function ( just thinking out l...  

Interesting idea

 
 By: Dje : July 30th, 2008-14:38

Great post Dje.

 
 By: Krieng : July 30th, 2008-00:40
very impressive review. Thanks.

thanks Jerome : wonderful Post ! regards [nt]

 
 By: chronoman19 : July 30th, 2008-07:07
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Thanks, Jerome.

 
 By: little501 : July 30th, 2008-08:41
A wonderful description.

sheerly enlightened , great job dje . . . .truly overwhelming mate! [nt]

 
 By: fector.gallian : July 30th, 2008-11:15
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My grail [nt]

 
 By: sdd7820 : July 30th, 2008-14:22
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wow

 
 By: jantje : July 31st, 2008-01:04
Stunning! Thanks for a magnificent report and stunning photo’s!!

Thank you

 
 By: Dje : July 31st, 2008-01:07

Thanks very much for the wonderful report, some thoughts...

 
 By: RT : July 31st, 2008-01:43
Hi Dje, First I want to thank you for taking your time to present this great report to us; having done a couple articles for the PuristS orginal years ago I understand how time consuming it must be to get everything together. Back to the 5207, just like t... 

Lovely watch, thanks a lot

 
 By: parunach : August 4th, 2008-10:00
Thanks for a beautiful presentation of a lovely watch. Personally, I agree with the fact that the perpetual calendar has finally been done very well in the 5207. It has been overdone in a lot of Patek watches and it is a pleasure to see a watch that is an... 

SUPERB!

 
 By: VMM : July 31st, 2008-02:04
One of the most beautiful watches (piece of art) I´ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing, I love this watch. Vte

Nice watch

 
 By: watch-fan : July 31st, 2008-11:12
It is a very beautiful watch. I hope that I can see the real one in the future. Thank you for your report. A great job.

Thank you for presenting such an excellent account...

 
 By: JamesWirral : July 31st, 2008-18:17
of the Patek Philippe 5207. I am sure all of us in the forum truly appreciate these visually stimulating pics & the eloborated description of the ingenious designed movement. Thank again. James

Thank you and congratulations for this excellent review

 
 By: 11111 : August 1st, 2008-23:51
Your description and explanations on this master piece are really a gift for those of us who can gain an insight into this marvel through your hard work. Many thanks.

You're welcome! nt

 
 By: Dje : August 9th, 2008-13:15

Wow

 
 By: Balou : September 7th, 2008-11:19
To say the least, thanks for the report. Do you know how many will be produced/year?

Sure is! [nt]

 
 By: Davo : March 30th, 2009-17:12