M Segal
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Perception Adjustment
Nice Collection.
It is interesting how we get "used" to the prices.
The first Patek I encountered was a 5035 in a magazine in 1997. The price of $18,000 USD was ABSURD!
Today, this would a bargain for a Patek complication light.
When we consider the price of a simple Patek watch as the same as the price of a mid-level car it borders on the ridiculous. Yet, there is no shortage of "clients" waiting their turn to purchase one of these beauties.
Mike S.
Hi
Hi, This is my first post. I come from Indonesia. I bought all of my PPs 5396R, 5130R, 5159G, 5970P, 5960R last year. Thanks to all of you, I have learned a lot from this forum.
Welcome here, Essence
So, what did bring you to PP watches? What was your " Trip " before getting your first PP? Why PP? Tell us all, please! Looking forward to hear more from you, Best. Nicolas
my story
Actually before I bought my first PP, I bought Cartiers and VCs, for my wife and my self. I have also bought Rolexes for my wife. I bought PP because I like the complication and the quality of the workmanship. At first I considered the price quite expensi...
Perception Adjustment
Nice Collection. It is interesting how we get "used" to the prices. The first Patek I encountered was a 5035 in a magazine in 1997. The price of $18,000 USD was ABSURD! Today, this would a bargain for a Patek complication light. When we consider the price...
ditto
same path...fell fr a 5035 in late 90s as well, and couldnt afford one then. since then, always had a soft spot for PP annual calenders.
Welcome aboard! Whata year you had!
Hi, Welcome, Please don't hesitate to share your pics and impressions with us. Cheers Dje
Welcome...
I am pretty much a new-comer here too. This place is packed full of nice people who know an enormous amount about watches. It's like a big, friendly school! Fantastic choice of watches by the way
Welcome here....
what a year you had...... Which is your favourite of the ones that you have? Cheers
Favourite
I like all of my watches. I wear my world time mostly if I need to travel, 5159 and 5960 on most days, and 5970 on week ends. If I have choose my most favourite one, I will go with 5159. Probably because I like all of the features that 5159 has : perpetua...
Welcome essence to the forum...................
And congratulations on a fine collection of Patek timepieces. What an excellent year 2009 was for you!