Le Monde Edmond
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A slave or not a slave...
My neighbour once saw me washing my oldtimer by hand. I do that alot in the summer. I am constantly cleaning them.
He then said something that I never forgot and from time to time think of: He said, ' You seem to be a slave to your cars'.
He probably said it in a good way (he has some fine cars himself- but modern), but if got me thinking. Stop cleaning them
and start driving them more often.
So I say to you: Open it. Play with it. Wear it. Have fun with it. That is what they are made for.
I am sure you didn't buy it, to hold it and never wear it. And if you did, well there is nothing wrong with that either.
Congratulations on your fine watch! Edmond
Patek 5004A Steel Model
Finally arrived the Limited Edition Patek split chronograph ref 5004A. Not sure if I have the courage to open the double seals. Best Kamal...
Lol, too funny.
If a watch is my girl friend, well then I have many girl friends I guess. Best K
or just open it
to correct the "FRI" disk position. LOL Big congratulations Kamal. A watch to be lived with, not only stored for another collector ;-)) Warm regards, Patrickh
5004A
I have never sold any of my Pateks, and esp this one is not going anywhere. Just trying to build up some courage to open the seals. Best, K
Big congrats Kamal!
Open it, take some photos and share with us! Looking forward to your next post. Cheers Robin
Dear Kamal, in autumn 2011 you tried it (first) ...
... you enjoyed it in the metal and even tried it on your wrist. It seems you had to wait quite long. What was your intenstion to go for it? A new shade in your collection of highly complicated Patek´s? Just a brother for your 5004R? ... I hope it was not...
If you doubt it don't open it
Personally I really can't understand why one would keep watch in plastic after wanting it for so long Sincerely D
Why waste your money ?
I don't see any point in wasting money if the watch is going to remain sealed in plastic and stored in a safe. The only good thing that comes out of this is perhaps the fact that Patek Philippe will never ever get a service or quality complaint on most of...
Considering the time and expense you endured in
getting this, you've got to open it! For no other reason than to make sure it performs correctly. By the way, what a watch! You lucky dog! Congratulations.
5004a
A chrono is a useful complication. & to have as split second is extra special. Best Geross
A slave or not a slave...
My neighbour once saw me washing my oldtimer by hand. I do that alot in the summer. I am constantly cleaning them. He then said something that I never forgot and from time to time think of: He said, ' You seem to be a slave to your cars'. He probably said...
Congratulations!
Amazing watch! You know better what do do with this "double seal". Regards, Constantin
Congrats, and enjoy it
I can understand the fear, since cracking it open "takes down the value" by a chunk of change. It is like putting the first 100 miles on that expensive car. But life is short and you waited a long time for it - crack it open and enjoy
You got to open, date is stuck on friday :)
... while you are hesitating to open it, i wonder how you can actually resist.
Congratulations!
Hope you wear and enjoy yours as much as i do mine! And always in good health. Sincerely H.
5004A
Way to go kamal Open it with no regrets life is yesterday tomorrow never knows Greetings from Beirut