Patek Philippe Collection: Latest Acquisitions

But I arrived somehow 20 years after the inception of the ref. 5970. It was one cold winter day in February last year where I met one of my best friends for the first time in person. As the conversations and alcohol flowed that afternoon at the bar of London’s One Aldwych, the thought of owning this legendary reference slowly sunk in. A trip to David Duggan’s at Burlington Square then cemented that idea and soon the wheels were set in motion.







Within a span of a month and a half I trimmed down the collection and secured fresh funds in the bank. Several texts to Nico, Keks and a couple other friends finally pushed me to seal the deal.

I have to say I almost dealt with Tony Kavak, but unfortunately the watch he had came without the accessories, which led me to a very distinguished collector in the US of A who has one of the most amazing Patek collection. Doublesplitx if you’re reading, I owe you and my friends my sincerest gratitude. Thank you for being a real gentleman. The watch got shipped to Hong Kong where I had the opportunity to pick it up and visit a dear friend who owns an amazing military timepiece.






Unfortunately upon returning home the movement ceased to work and in it went into the spa. And not just any spa, my watch went all the way back to Geneva. For 6-8 months it stayed there and finally came back to the Patek service center where I live. With my hectic work schedule and travels, it continued to stay until March this year.







No amount of words can describe the feeling of picking this watch up today. The manager at the service center egged me to purchase an OEM strap, something I’d never have done (given the cost and knowing what better alternatives I have) but I did it anyway, and man was i blown away. Love that distinguished glossy two toned brown alligator strap that really brings out the classiness of Patek Philippe.



Can never stop looking at it. And I’m so glad I listened to Miles. The rose gold cream dial combination is the essential look of old school Patek.

The 5970 is the end game piece for me. No amount of independent watches, journes or the like (sorry indie enthusiasts and Journe aficionados!) could ever surmount to how I feel about this watch. Once again, a BIG thank you to my friends and doublesplitx for making this a reality.



I AM IN WATCH HEAVEN. or should I say, PATEK WATCH HEAVEN.

Thanks for allowing me to share my joy here.

Regards
Gatsby