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28 October 2014, 08:42 PM
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Location: Qld / Aus
Watch: 5711
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How 3 became 1
This is my first post in the PP discussion forum. Until very recently I had a humble little 3 watch collection of vintage rolexes (1016, 5513 and 1680).
By chance I was talking with a dealer i'd dealt with and asked him to keep me in mind if he had any nice vintage pieces coming in. Anything else he asked? No nothing, unless of course you happen to get in my holy grail watch. What's that he said? A Nautilus I replied, but quickly followed that up with I know how rare they are particularly on the 2nd hand market. Much to my surprise he sent me back a photo of a 5711. He said he had been holding onto it for 9 months as he didn't want to sell it to just anyone - but someone who would appreciate it for what it is. Turns out, I was the 1st person since then who had asked if he had one. I cannot explain why he would not have not put it on his site earlier. All I can say is I am extremely glad he didn't. In the days of collections growing I guess I am going against the grain with my all eggs in the one basket approach. Can't say I mind though, its an easy decision on which watch to put on every morning! Also, if there is 1 watch that can supposedly cover all bases I am happy to nominate Mr 5711. So here it is ... my 1 watch collection ... a 2013 Patek 5711 with box and papers and a Patek Tie :-) |
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28 October 2014, 08:44 PM
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Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Congrats and truly a great watch!
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28 October 2014, 08:46 PM
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Location: Qld / Aus
Watch: 5711
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a few more (and one homage pic to the three I had to let go)
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28 October 2014, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Texas
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
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Beautiful watch, congratulations!!
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28 October 2014, 08:55 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Ian
Location: NY
Watch: All of them
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Nice. I love mine
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28 October 2014, 09:01 PM
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Location: HK
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Wow that's a great story:) congrats on the new nautilus and I'm sure it'll be the only watch you ever need.
Until the next PP:)
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28 October 2014, 09:07 PM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Great story! What a tough decision you had to make ... Letting go of those vintage must have been tough.
Congrats on your beautiful 5711 
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28 October 2014, 09:07 PM
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Congratulations, that is really an amazing watch. I can understand why you are so happy
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28 October 2014, 09:10 PM
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28 October 2014, 09:12 PM
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28 October 2014, 09:20 PM
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Location: Family first
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The three Rolex you traded are certainly beautiful in their own right. Your dealer is likely as happy as you are this morning -- talk about a win-win! Congrats on your 5711 grail. It's a stunner.
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28 October 2014, 09:50 PM
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Great shots, great watch and great to see it being used in the wild!
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28 October 2014, 09:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Bryan
Location: Sac Valley, CA US
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Congrats on landing one of the greatest "one-watch" models ever! It will serve you well. You gave up some nice pieces, but I (among others) would say you did the right thing.
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28 October 2014, 11:04 PM
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Real Name: Kevin
Location: Somewhere in PA
Watch: All of them...
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Congrats on getting a really great watch! Enjoy it!
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28 October 2014, 11:44 PM
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Real Name: Jorge
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Awesome ! I know how hard it is to let your babies go, but believe me all works out !
You got an amazing watch ! maybe you can add a Sub Later Congrats
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28 October 2014, 11:49 PM
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Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
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Congrats.
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28 October 2014, 11:51 PM
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Location: Texas
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Congrats on the grail. The 5711 looks perfect on you.
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28 October 2014, 11:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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Congrats,a nice story and a superb watch you have
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29 October 2014, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: my money vanish
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Congrats. Beautiful watch by way of a very hard decision I am sure. I have never flipped a watch, but have looked back on card that I have sold and wished I had them back.
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29 October 2014, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Mars
Watch: 5712
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congrats it's a beauty
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29 October 2014, 01:43 AM
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Real Name: Abdon
Location: Florida
Watch: All I can!
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Congratulations on a gorgeous timepiece!!!
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29 October 2014, 02:50 AM
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Congrats! In the sand shot is nice.
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29 October 2014, 03:26 AM
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very nice and congrats! im wearing mine today
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29 October 2014, 03:31 AM
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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Congrats!
Not sure I could have given up that 5513 though! |
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29 October 2014, 03:52 AM
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Real Name: Tony
Location: England
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Congratulations.
It's what dreams are made of. I am hoping to find one. :)
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29 October 2014, 04:28 AM
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Location: East Coast US
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WOW...congrats!!
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29 October 2014, 04:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: England
Watch: 5990
Posts: 3,341
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Congrats, it's a great watch.
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29 October 2014, 04:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: Honolulu
Watch: Rolex, PP
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Congrats. If I had to keep only one watch, it would be my patek too.
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29 October 2014, 05:21 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Travis
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Good move! The 5711 will suit you for anything and everything. Congrats!
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29 October 2014, 05:23 AM
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Real Name: Greg Visser
Location: New Zealand
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Congrats! Certainly a bold move but sounds like you have arrived. Now you just need to replace rolex in your name with patek! LOL
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