Patek Philippe

Put 5990/1R on the wrist after hibernating for 3+ years….

By: joenghenry : March 7th, 2026-09:12

I would like to share a slightly scary story. This beauty was delivered from double seal status at my former AD back in 2022 and was kept in the original traveler case since then. As I found it a bit too blinking for daily use. In last week, I somehow too...

It is indeed a bit blinking and eye catching. Therefore I hide it under the long sleeve :)

Put 5990/1R on the wrist after hibernating for 3+ years….

Wonderful! One of my dreams🤩🤩 If I can help for wearing…😃

Thank you, netwatces :)

I totally agree with you, watches are made to be worn.

Thank you, Nico. Should follow that principle ;)

Beautiful!

Thank you, penfriend. Rose gold is indeed easy to get tarnished .....

This is the king Nautilus

Thank you, Ichiran. travelling time and chronograph are two very useful complications. Despite it is only simple calendar watch. The date can be easily advanced by moving the local time hour hand too.

Beautiful piece!

Thank you, Patrick. The warm tone of RG is indeed attractive, despite a bit unstable....

Glad it has all worked out! Good call on wearing it and moving on!!

Yes, Orahu. Glad I did not send it for polishing.....

looks great on your wrist!

Thank you, Daren. The 40.5mm diameter and 12.53mm thick case still suits my 17.5inch wrist well :)

Thanks Henry for your story/advice which

It is indeed a bit blinking and eye catching. Therefore I hide it under the long sleeve :)

I am glad you can now enjoy this beauty

Thank you, yacomino. Really fortunate the stain/ discolouration can be removed by usual wearing and cleaning with soap water....

Very cool watch

Thank you, Concord. It will definite has more wrist time in order to avoid building up of those discolouration again.....

RG and blue is stunning

Thank you, TCF. A lovely (and heavy) watch indeed. Henry

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A scary story indeed. The watch looks great on your wrist. I think you should wear it daily.

Thank you, Gary. Keep rejuvenating this beauty in this weekend😅

Great look!

Thank you for sharing this important cautionary tale and your successful solution to the issue. The watch fits your wrist perfectly and aesthetically the very attractive