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I am a great fan of this watch

 

I agree with you and Jerome. This watch is unattainable in many ways: The harmony between the dial and the case; its presence on the wrist; and the beautiful and reliable movement. To my taste it is the best Calatrva design although I still like the discontinued black dial better. It is also unattainable for me in another way. I made two attempts to buy it and every time I walked out of the AD shop with a complication on my wrist which I had not intented. That brings me back to the original question: Why the hell we are so much freaked with the complications. I assume simply because they represent the real accomplishment and ability of the brand. In most cases they are totally useless in real life practice but we like them. It is very much like mankind running 100 m under 9 sec. and breaking a world record. It is useless but so exciting, so breathtaking.

Sincerely

Ahmet

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Why not a Calatrava?

 
By: Dje : October 29th, 2008-14:59
Apparently the current era brings more complicated pieces to many fans, chronographs of the finest steel, mushroomed platinum pieces, …. That's good news for the lucky ones! Still we won't all get them, some will be pleased with simpler watches. Of course...  

5959

 
By: Bruno.M1 : October 29th, 2008-15:11
Thanks for the wonderfull pics. A few days ago I was in London for a couple of days and ofcourse I went to New & Old Bondstreet. I was surprised to see a 5959 in the Patek Boutique. (I don't know if it was for sale) Maybe it was already sold but not picke... 

You are so right

 
By: watch-guy.com : October 29th, 2008-16:00
A simple calatrava or one of the 1950 pieces are so sublime and personally are what PP is all about. Yes I would long for a 3970 or a 3940 or one of the 1516 but I am always satisfied and contented with my simple pieces I am alwys looking for another holy... 

5959

 
By: dayman : October 29th, 2008-17:31
Thanks for the post and pics! The 5959 drives me crazy! I wish I can have one, but I am sure it will only be a dream which will never come true! LOL

So many big questions, Jerome

 
By: amanico : October 30th, 2008-03:21
And such a wonderful post, my friend! I, for one, deeply think that simple pieces can co exist with more complicated ones... It is not the same pleasure, and you can really reach the perfection with a " simple " watch, as a Calatrava, VC, JLC, DUFOUR, KV ... 

Simple for me ...

 
By: small-luxury-world : October 30th, 2008-13:51
Yes ok, the 5959 (especially with black dial) is a killer. Saw it in metal and it was just so great. ... But my heart belongs to the simple watches. My all time favorite PP is 3960G ... ... which is so difficult to find/get. No luck so far :-( YG I saw se...  

Oliver, thank you for sharing your lovely photos......

 
By: Topcat30093 : October 30th, 2008-20:11
of your great time piece. So much history with the watch. Bruno, I too visited the PP Salon this week and I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to be shown a 5970 in Y/G all still sealed & ready for collection. And a R/G 5074 - which I believe was f... 

Yeah, I hate complicated PP's...

 
By: tony p : October 31st, 2008-02:40
Like these for instance: So ho-hum...so ordinary.... It's so tiresome to turn them over, poke around for a loupe, and then force oneself to inspect all those tiny little parts - Really, all these little wheels and gears just confuse my poor tired brain - ...  

Dje forgive my intrusion, but..

 
By: mindara : November 1st, 2008-10:50
to which age group do you belong? It seems that you are already on the top of your collection pyramids!

A post that hits home

 
By: rajparekh : November 1st, 2008-16:42
Dje, I've owned my 6000G-010 for about 12 months and I love it like you would not believe. I have often considered selling it for another more complicated timepiece. I love the 5035/5146 annual calendars and have considered it quite often. However, I alwa...  

I am a great fan of this watch

 
By: AFK : November 2nd, 2008-14:22
I agree with you and Jerome. This watch is unattainable in many ways: The harmony between the dial and the case; its presence on the wrist; and the beautiful and reliable movement. To my taste it is the best Calatrva design although I still like the disco... 

So right you are. Calatravas of the world unite!

 
By: Nat : November 2nd, 2008-11:56
My first Patek and still I feel happy just looking at the clean lines and symmetry....  

I am torn between them

 
By: parunach : November 3rd, 2008-08:48
Hi Jerome, I am glad that you shared my thoughts. I loved your pictures. I am torn between complicated watches and simple ones. When I first started out, I preferred complicated watches. I adored the 5040 and 5004. Then I moved to 5102, 5059 and 5159. The...