Patek Philippe

I pressed the wrong box... So the dial can appear dark blue: Or when turning the watch a bit, the dial can more like medium blue: Sometimes the dial can look more like slate or dark grey: The same thing can even better be seen from the matching Cuff Links...  

You made the right choice. You got the watch that eluded you for many years and if I got such a watch, I would feel triumphant in such an acquisition. The only way you could've benefitted by getting the 5712 instead of the 3712 is if you like the 5712 mor... 

your kind words are appreciated. I guess that in a couple of month I can forget the salty price I had to pay for my dream. Best, Kari

I recently acquired some special fountain pens that I wanted when I was much younger. They came out in a pair of two in that year, and I was lucky to find a matching pair with matching serial numbers (getting the matching serial numbers is difficult) that... 

great watch, and the cufflinks are killer. Best Andreas

I really like Patek's way to make matching cuffs with their watches. Best, Kari

A beautiful piece. And the matching cufflinks are superb! Congratulations, enjoy her for years to come!

This watch has probably more sentimental value than any other watch I own and I don't even dream about dropping her. It is funny how sometimes a watch comes on your way which has everything in its class. A little bit the same story as with women. Best, Ka... 

I knew you were sunk when you bought your plane ticket. LOL Gotta love the 240 caliber, too! If you've got the funds to play with then I would say, "Go for it! you made the right choice." You will get more joy out of acquiring your dream watch than money ... 

One day I will learn to take photos and for that day I'm saving a nice pair of cuff links together with a matching Patek. Best, Kari

Actually didn't over say for the 3712/1A. The premium goes to the part of fulfiling a 6 years dream. The way I think about it is they are same watch with same price. The extra money for the 3712/1A get you to live up to your dream. I can think of worse wa... 

Waiting for the dream come true was costing 15% p.a. And that kind of rate does not sound too bad. Best, Kari

And I can see you won't have any regret for this watch. Thanks for your inspiring story, Kari. Regards Tyler

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Hi Congratulations, even if I didn't help you much. Enjoy your watch Dje

If I feel that an answer is wrong or incomplete, then it helps me to dig deeper. In the case of 3712 vs. 5712 I really needed to understand if there are any differences between these to watches. Yes, there are but the differences are really minor. For som... 

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You picked a winner. And those cuff links... all class!

actually my favorite nautilus! congrats and wear in the best of health J

Does it take some time to read the date, instead of a date aperture?

but my old eyes can read the date somehow. If I am totally honest, I am admiring the beauty of the dial all the time and have very little time to study the details. If I have to check the time, I stop looking at the watch for a minute or two. And after th... 

I congratulate you on getting this fine and gorgeous watch; I can't wait to be able to do the same. I guess one must go with what raises ones emotions or excitement when choosing a watch. This one definitely does it for me. Thank you for yor response and ... 

The higher price you paid for the older reference would be insignificant in less than a year's time. The bonus is that you've got what you really wanted. Gilbert

I indeed hope so! Best, Kari

Always glad for dreams to come thru... Best, Horo

The problem is just that I have still two more Pateks on my Dream List. To make my drams come true next time are an alternative to a new family house... Best, Kari

They can have the house and enjoy it now, OR they will inherit your watches one day and enjoy years later.. - Instant gratification or delayed satisfaction? Jokes aside, I humbly opine, probably to the chagrin of Purist...go for family home, or at least I... 

but still, I am thinking about ways of getting the cheaper of my Grails this year and the other later. House is coming as the first priority but I am considering ways of boosting the business in such a way that I could reward myself with a new Patek. The ... 

I was torn apart between 12 and 11.... and went for 11 (on order) .... for its simplicity But 12 looks very, very nice, too. Looks good on your wrist. A huge congrat! Ken

and I decided to take 12 first and 11 later. The reasons are sentimental and I also have a perfect 3710 and wanted the more complicated first. On longer run I hope to have 5711 as the everyday watch. Please send pictures when you get your 11 because it is... 

This is for me one of the best SS watch from the top manufacturers. Love it, although I never saw it in flesh since its production is apparently quite limited. Is that true? Damo

is indeed limited. Ref. 3712 was produced from Baselworld 2005 some 8 months onwards and nobody knows how many were produced. Probably in low hundreds. But good news: ref. 5712 is nearly the same watch and it has been in regular production since 2006. At ... 

Perfect. The "monocoque case structure" alone would worth the premium in your case. The 5712 will never be the same for you. The main different for me is that the bases of all the date numerals on the 3712 are facing inwards, it looks strange when you loo... 

Indeed you are right - I nearly forgot the numerals on the date. If I am honest, I do not regret a bit! For me 3712 is the Dram Watch, while 5712 would have been just a Good Substitute. In fact I have nearly forgotten that my new watch costed something. I...