fernando
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Finally in the bag!
After a somewhat long and difficult hunt.As they say, the watch picks you and this one came along at just the right moment, free of hassles.WG wasn't even my first choice of metal but I'm so happy with it now!Perfect fit and looks great with the brown strap IMO.I won't bore you with the details of this watch as you all know it well.
The pics.
Thanks foor looking & HAGWE!
fernando
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Finally in the bag!
After a somewhat long and difficult hunt.As they say, the watch picks you and this one came along at just the right moment, free of hassles.WG wasn't even my first choice of metal but I'm so happy with it now!Perfect fit and looks great with the brown str...
Beautiful watch & ...
pictures. Looks good on the fine cloth, but even better on your wrist. Congrats. Oliver
May I ask what brown strap.....
is this? doesn't look like the original one with 5970G. *CL
It's a shorty!
The regular one doesn't fit me well especially on deployant (wrist challenged,like you). With this, it is so much more comfortable and the deployant is centred on the wrist. If you are still on standard issue, I suggest you switch to the short strap.Diffe...
I go even more extreme...
I have my straps custom made by Camille, whom also make straps for Patek. I have them made for me at 75/105 mm with 3mm padding instead of the Patek 4mm , and I also made it double croc like the Dufour's straps (which are made by Camille too) Besides this...
Well then.....
I should be asking you the questions! The double sided croc. sounds interesting.
Congrats on your new beauty, Fernando!
I love your pictures too! Great watch, great photos, happy day! It looks great on you! Cheers, Daos
Congrats on a stunning piece....
and I love your choice of strap color. Gives it that extra pazzaz missing from a black strap. Wear it in good health.
I was ...Damn Right! :)
I admire your taste in watches, my friend. After thr 5102, now this one.... I'm very happy for you, Fernando, this is one of the coolest PP. Huge congrats and Enjoy it as both the watch and you deserve it! Best, Nicolas
Congrats fernando!
You can never go wrong with white metals. I am curious how this model sits and feels on the wrist? With Thanks, -- Richard. This message has been edited by =RWK= on 2009-11-20 21:50:43
To answer your question Richard..
For my relatively small wrist(6.5"),it sits and feels perfectly and I'm not just saying that.Other Pateks that I have tried such as the 5070 or 5102 are somewhat on the big side for me and others ie. 5159,5040etc. didn't somehow fill out sufficiently on t...
That's a cool watch!
I like the brown strap, maybe I should try a light brown on my platinum 5970
Many thanks my Purist friends...
for your wonderful comments and kind words! Very much appreciated indeed.I am just another one that has caught the bug and I will need to seek help very soon. 3 watches this week OMG! Best fernando
top top top...
top watch, u must feel at the top of the world, top how it fits ur wrist! ... congratulation! It seems the process of getting it satisfied u fully, and thats part of the pleasure. About the choice, like i said, u couldnt go wrong. Plus u seem to enjoy ( a...
I agree Karim
You can't rush these things, especially when it is a major piece.You will know when the right one comes along.The hunt is part of the pleasure too. Thanks for thr kind words my friend. cheers fernando
Congratulations Fernando..................
Now your earlier thread makes more sense. It is a gorgeous looking watch and one of my favourites, especially in W/G. Enjoy wearing it.........I know that I would.
If I would be in the position to buy a 5970
I would take exactly the same combination. Great watch! br, Dirk
Simply the best Fernando!
This watch with this strap is simply a killler my friend. And spectecular pics as well. If I were you, I wouldn't take it of my wrist even for a second. Congratulations. Sincerely Ahmet
Brown strap
What a great combination,if someone had suggested a brown strap with that colour of watch I would have said no, it would be wrong, yet it is the exact opposite,it looks great. Congratulations R Ian
Thanks again guys!
It's great to see such positive feedback,especially on the brown strap. It does make it look less serious IMO and would even go well with jeans and whatever on a casual Sunday. cheers fernando
What a hunt Fernando................
Big congratulations and I am sure that the joy of securing this hunt and finally get to hold this beauty on hand means much more to a collector like yourself. The good thing is the hunt (at least for this piece) is now over and you can start wearing and e...
It's sad James......
but hunters never stop hunting! How many times have we told ourselves that this is the last one? I do enjoy variety and derive pleasure from even the most basic pieces as long as it appeals to me in some form or other.This way I get to feed the habit with...
This 5970 is superb...
Your wristshots are great and this watch is a dream for me. Fr.Xavier
Nice watch!
The strap goes well. So, are you matching the strap to your belt and shoes?
Thanks Patrick
Doesn't have to be a perfect match.Really depends on overall look. cheers fernando
Congrats...
the brown strap completes it and enhances even more the beauty of 5970G. Enjoy it and do wear it in great health...
