Patek Philippe

Delivered by the Easter Bunny and unboxed yesterday. It is absolutely stunning in the flesh and the dial is mesmerising. Here are some quick first photos, proper macro shots to follow when I get the chance. ...  

forever changing and mesmerizing! Cheers, Gordon

A watch to die for. Best, John.

Best wishes Alkiro

Congrats it\'s a stunner Wear in good health

My admiration you went for it. As they say in latin Audentes Fortuna Juvat. Fortune favors the bold. Cheers. Geross.

This watch is beautiful and I especially love the pictures you took on the box. It shows other proportions and the discretion of the markers. Thank you for sharing and wear it in the best of health Russell. Best, Mark

Thanks for sharing the many pics!

The text on the dial however I would have liked it to be in the case back. But that\'s a personal preference. That box is supercool.

One of these days I might, well I hope to buy one. Beautiful, my favorite of all time.

...beautiful. Almost makes me want to throw out my 5711/1a. Enjoy!

One question from an uninitiated....is there a little diamond denoting P somewhere or does the little diamond only appear on those P watches with leather straps?

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Such a good looking watch and being in Pt it must have quite some heft on the wrist!

Thank you for sharing pics of this one with us. Enjoy!

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shows how thin, beautiful and discreet it is in the metal. These diamond markers are like water, just perfect for the Nautilus. Thanks Russell Best, Mark

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That's all I can say. OH MY! A great homage to the original 3700. Enjoy! LARRY

Huge congratulations Russell. As already mentioned, thanks for showing us in more detail the box that it came in. Certainly a true collectors piece.

Dress it up or dress it down - fabulous! Afternoon of shopping made special. ...  

Interesting model designations. As I understand it the original 2012 platinum 5711 piece is designated 5711/1P-010. The 40th version of the platinum 5711 is designated 5711/1P-001. The difference between the two watches simply being the dial variation des...