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And on the 7th day…he obtained the watch he has long coveted
Several months ago, I finally pulled the trigger on my seventh — and perhaps final — Patek, a 5970R. I’ve posted questions to this forum before about buying and owning this watch, and whether to trade for it or not as I’ve navigated the awesome feelings around securing this grail piece, which filled me with excitement and quite a bit of nervousness.
After a 40 year career I sold my business last year, and with the encouragement of my wife I decided it was now or never to get this watch as a recognition that retirement is a time to fulfill one’s dreams. A very respected dealer whom most of you probably know walked me through the purchase. He previously had a 5970P for sale which my daughter urged me to get, but as I was paying and not her I went for the more affordable and equally (to me) appealing version in rose gold!
I love it, and mostly wear it around the house but am getting braver about wearing it around town.
I’ve attached a wrist shot and also a watch box with the rest of my Patek collection. The eighth slot has my Oris Labrador beater I wear on the weekends — it probably gets the most wrist time — which might someday be replaced by a steel Patek, ideally a 3417.
Thanks to all forum members who’ve given me the insight and conviction to take this huge step as a collector. 
And on the 7th day…he obtained the watch he has long coveted
Huge congrats! A beautiful timepiece!
Many congratulations on obtaining this grail.
Thank you. They are all wonderful to wear and see.
Big congratulations
Thank you for that encouragement. Yes the recommendation to keep them both was helpful
Huge congratulations on a truly remarkable watch.
Thank you! I have a smaller wrist and therefore purchased a smaller strap.
Sincere congratulations.
You are so right. I think this watch is the pinnacle for me -- I've bit smitten with the allure and history of the PCC since visiting the Patek Philippe Museum in 2003
Yes -- I've tried to diversify among so-called dress watches.
Fantastic collection and fantastic move!
Huge congrats on a grail piece for most of us (in any metal) 👌🏻
Congratulations! The 5970R is the most beautiful of the 5970s.
Congratulations on the huge milestone!
Beautiful image. Great story. Very balanced and impressive collection. Especially after a 20 year dream being fulfilled
First of all: congratulations for your achievement!
