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well,

 

"One day...Will you get one?"  

- You never know ;-)

I'm working on a 5131G but that will be VERY difficult. My AD send them that application form about 10 months ago. They would answer after basel 2010. And they did

But I was hoping for a more positive answer than the answer I got. It wasn't 'NO, impossible'.  but it said it wasn't possible for this year. They would reconsider it in srping 2011 ... and if it would be 'Yes, will make one for you'  it still  will take several years  sad sad sad

I can accept the fact that it is a rare watch because not many people can make these dials and therefor it takes more time to get one  but It is so damn frustrating to see that I can name at least 5 secondhand dealers who have one for sale at a VERY ridiculous price. I guess that apllication form is't the best way to exclude those irritating flippers. I have no problem with a person who sells his watch after a few years but I don't feel much sympathy for those who sell it for a huge profit the day after they received it

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one day ...

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 9th, 2010-02:24
Yesterday I took these pictures at a secondhand dealer I know pretty well. I really wonder how they will try to make the 5170 look as perfect as this...  

Spectacular pics, Bruno.

 
By: amanico : May 9th, 2010-02:58
One day...Will you get one? Indeed, the 5070 is much more corresponding to my taste, than the 5170. It has this " je ne sais quoi " which makes the difference. Superb. Best, Nicolas

well,

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 9th, 2010-03:42
"One day...Will you get one?" - You never know ;-) I'm working on a 5131G but that will be VERY difficult. My AD send them that application form about 10 months ago. They would answer after basel 2010. And they did But I was hoping for a more positive ans... 

Here goes the world, Bruno.

 
By: amanico : May 9th, 2010-04:20
We can't get them all! Actually, the 5131 with its 39,5mm case may be too small for your wrist. Maybe PP knows that fact? I'm still traumatized when I remember the pic you posted of a Daytona ( 40 mm ) on your wrist. Best, Nicolas This message has been ed... 

LOL

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 9th, 2010-04:43
39.5 isn't indeed very big but I could live with it I would not wear e 36 mm watch but everything between 40 and 44 is imo perfect. So an exception to 39.5 won't be the problem

I hear you Bruno...

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 9th, 2010-04:51
I find the "flipping" infuriating. I actually know someone who just paid £100k for the 5131. £100k!!! The seller received the watch a week ago. Obviously it is still sealed. I do think one thing that Patek could do to put some dent into this pra... 

I also.....

 
By: MiniCooper : May 9th, 2010-08:58
do not like flippers..... but this is a negative of the free economy...... You cannot put a stop to it..... Maybe that is the reason that PP makes client lists so to restrict it.... I do not applaud this, but I do understand it.... But some ADs are to be ... 

Here we go again . . .

 
By: Park : May 9th, 2010-07:30
Bruno, It took years to stop wishing for this one, and now you've provoked a recurrent attack with these magnificent photos! Park

You took that pictures AT the dealer?!

 
By: marcelo : May 9th, 2010-08:45
WOW! Look like studio ones!!! And what a superb Patek! Thanks Marcelo

not that difficult ... here's the secret :-)

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 9th, 2010-09:20
I'm sure it's possible with professional stuff but it's also possible with cheap crap LOL I took these 5 minutes ago and it took me only a few seconds so the Rolex sub picture could be better if I took a bit more time But that's all you need ... a camera ...  

That’s a lightbox I can build, Bruno!

 
By: marcelo : May 10th, 2010-18:37
Thanks for the procedure! I’ve seen a lightbox for the same purpose made of a garbage box – too complicated for me Your ice cream box looks perfect I do not have a DSLR but a nice point & shoot (Sony HX1) – hope it can do the job... I ju... 

Fabulous

 
By: Eric09 : May 13th, 2010-04:58
Bruno, can I send you my 5131J for photos ... ? LOL. The ones below were made with a Nikon D70. I just can't get it!...  

damn, you have my holy grail

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 13th, 2010-06:14
I'm serious I would kill for that watch Ofcourse you can send it to me You wanne get it back ? I hope to get one too , I 'm trying to get the 5131G but I'm affraid it will be very difficult. I know my dealer is doing what he can so I can only hope

Truly....

 
By: MiniCooper : May 9th, 2010-08:54
a great watch..... too bad that PP no longer has the Lemania movements..... cheers

Once again Bruno, congratulations on your stunning photos

 
By: Topcat30093 : May 10th, 2010-02:00
And I empathise with your dilemma. If you have to wait several years to achieve getting your 5131, I wonder how much in that time the MRSP will have risen?