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Patek Philippe Reference 570
Yesterday and today, I was meant to be in Scotland for a wonderful exhibition of perpetual calendar watches.....vintage and modern. Regrettably, and for only the 2nd time in my life, i suffered food poisoining and have been totally wiped out. I missed an event that I was so looking forward to attending. Still feeling somewhat fragile today, but found a couple of shots that made me feel better.....
One or two members of this forum have recently taken the plunge by buying this reference and in this metal. I have a very strong feeling for this reference.....it epitomises for me the concept of inspired simplicity. Yes, I like complications too. Having said that, there is something quite magical about a vintage time only Calatrava that can really only be felt once it is on the wrist.
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Patek Philippe Reference 570
Yesterday and today, I was meant to be in Scotland for a wonderful exhibition of perpetual calendar watches.....vintage and modern. Regrettably, and for only the 2nd time in my life, i suffered food poisoining and have been totally wiped out. I missed an ...
Feel better Joe
Yes that 570 in wg is quite stunning There are few yg models around tempting me Julian
Temptations are good to give in to....
.....unless it happens to be a chicken curry, it seems.
you know....
.....it would make a fabulous post to compile a Master Collection......with the very best of each genre represented just once. So, for example, in the Time Only category one might put the570. In the WT, one could (arguably..LoL) put the 5131 or 5110 (stil...
Hope you're feeling better Joe!
I'm sure the one or two members have you to thank for taking the plunge.. I sure do!
570 WG especially when in the condition your is in - with its clean lines and elegant/icy cool looks is a fantastic watch!
i hope having it on your wrist will somehow miraculously speed the process of your feeling better! Best, patekova
2nd time for me....
......not so bad over a lifetime....but oh boy, it wiped me out!!
I can totally relate to food poisoning
as I seem to be a magnet whenever there is a chance of that happening. Hope you feel a lot better soon and drink lots of water an energy drinks to replenish the lost salt! Take care Joe. PS Sorry but when it comes to health, I tend to forget about watches...
2nd time for me.....
.....the first time was after i took my Finals exams and was partying in Spain. French onion soup did for me...nearly killed me. Then a long gap until second time....chicken curry this time.
I love chicken curry but now I learned from you:
Be careful with vintage Patek as well as chicken curry. Even both are great. Best, Kari
oddly....
.....for 3 decades now I have never been able to drink french onion soup. I will miss chicken curry if the same "fear" occurs.
One never expects to get food poisoning
but when it does strike, it is amazing how helpless it renders one. My worst attack was 20 years ago and a dentist who was doing a rare filling on my teeth 'accidentally' dropped the drill in my mouth cutting the area where my tongue laid. It was a bloodb...
Now that sounds a lot worse than mine....
......i have stayed fairly close to the necessary locations in my house, and am on the mend now....but that sounds truly horrifying.
i would say you had blood poisoning rather than food poisoning....
....much more serious. Even with food poisoning..... i havent easten French onion soup for 30 years
Have some chicken soup and get well :)
Seriously...food poisoning is not nice thing...take care dear friend Cheers D
This hobby adds to life in many ways...
they joy of admiring a piece on the wrist being one and being part of a likeminded community another. Your 570 is amazing in a lot of ways. Historical and an important piece in Patek history. Hope you get better soon and really sorry to hear you missed th...
Thanks Keks...
......good words and thoughts. Yes, I was really sad to miss Scotland. I had been looking forward to that for ages.
I feel your pain.
But, you will be OK, and back to normal soon. Hey, at least you don't have to diet for the beach bod, right?
It was specifically about Perpetual Calendar ...ancient and modern.
.....I don't think I will get another opportunity like this one. What will be.....
So solid. A watch that could be worn every day for a lifetime.
Nothing overly fancy. Nothing overly precious. Nothing pretentious. A high-end, under-the-radar time-only watch, the subtle luxury qualities of which are hidden behind a solid caseback. Cheers, John
exactly.....
....and a watch that gives pleasure every single time one looks at it Many thanks
Being ill slows you down but gives you more time for other things ... like this 570
Get well soon and make the best out of it, which I am sure, you do.
I read that thread after a long business meetings day...
Sorry to hear that Joe, be well soon my friend ! Mike
Get well soon,Joe.
At least you have a nice watch on the this elegant calatrava . Best, Ahmed
Get well soon!
Looks like you were under the weather in more ways than one! Scottish weather somewhat pleasant in contrast.
That's always a pleasure to see those pieces of yours
Those watches are quite rare, especially since we are more used to seeing modern references. The way you positively share and present them, without comparing and ranking with others or to the modern era, is very pleasant. I must say that I'm also looking ...
Thanks Mark.....
......i am trying very hard to maintain a bias towards not comparing. We have discussed so many times how tastes and approach can noty only change over time but within ourselves too. So yes, when I see a post making a comparison, I am always quite careful...
I'm a little late to the party here.
Although, it couldn't have been much of a party if the fish sticks got the best of you. Anyway, and although I've seen other posts of this watch by you, seeing it again and when you're feeling lousy, it tells me just how special you find it. Makes me wann...
of all the Calatravas.....
.....the 570G is one that i want you to try on. I feel this may need to happen......