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Patek Philippe

Just Received My First Patek Philippe

 

Greetings All- Since starting my watch collecting hobby/obsession/etc in 2000, I learned that Patek Philippe is the best watch manufacture; in terms of movement quality, finishing, etc (I know some may say that other companies are arguably in that league too...). I aspired over my years of collecting to one day own such a fine timepiece. My watch collecting hobby has taken a recent turn towards smaller watches by today's standards (under 38mm) since my wrist is small and 38mm+ frequently looks disproportionately large. I also came to the conclusion that there is no point in owning a watch that does not receive adequate wrist time. So I sold a few pieces to acquire this piece. A Patek Philippe 3800. Quite an incredible day. I took a few shots of the watch in a Ferrari Enzo that I had the pleasure of riding in yesterday morning. The best with the best?? Enjoy!









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Congrats for your Nautilus !

 
By: foversta : November 16th, 2009-13:58
A first Patek is always special. Well, a second one also. Fr.Xavier

Congrats to your 3800/1A

 
By: Eric09 : November 16th, 2009-14:06
What year is it? MIne is from 1983. It is a bit small for my wrist, so I added a 3711/1G, but still have the 3800.

I wanted to add some pics

 
By: Eric09 : November 16th, 2009-14:13
Here they come How was the Enzo? I happen to own a 456M GTA and would be curious to learn about he driving qualities of a pure racing car. PM me if this is off topic. Best regards Eric09...  

Great picture!

 
By: mjnoumoff : November 16th, 2009-14:49
Great pictures, Eric09!! How large is your 3711? I have the certificate from Patek and it states 1990. I believe my 3800 is 37mm but that may be with the extended 'wings' or porthole sides? The Enzo is absolutely incredible. The car was surprisingly comfo... 

Details of 3711/1G

 
By: Eric09 : November 17th, 2009-09:57
Caliber: 315 SC Thickness: 3.22 mm Case diameter: 42.00 mm...  

thanks!

 
By: mjnoumoff : November 19th, 2009-04:24
very nice Eric09, thanks for the info and picture!

Nice watch!

 
By: patrick_y : November 16th, 2009-22:29
That's a nice watch! Enjoy! Looks good in the Enzo too, I haven't been in an Enzo that moved very much and I've only been in a completely stationary FXX. Your friend sure is nice to take you for a ride.

great experience!

 
By: mjnoumoff : November 17th, 2009-05:38
In order to get that ride, I had to navigate the route. Not a bad trade-off, considering we were following a Ferrari Daytona and Porsche GT3 with a few Lambos, and other Ferraris and Porsche behind us!!!