Greeting to all sifu .

I m a newbie in acquiring Swiss watches, NOT a serious watch collector..........hopefully, won't upset anyone !

In my possession, inc Patek Philippe 5056P, 5059YG, 5130R & 4958YG (wife); Rolex Oyster Peptual Datejust YG/SS male & female pair & Daytona SS. Daily beater uses CardioSport Heart Rate Monitor, Alain Delon DateQuartz, Citizen Quartz or Petaling Street's cheapies. Future target: PP 5711/1A, 5980/1A, 5970P ..............................or 5951P .......................... If I can be so lucky. I was offered the 5167/1A, but, will give it a miss, 'cos not appetising enough ! Again, I m only acquiring its for interest, NOT a keen collector like William Massenna et al.

Wrist shot of the PP5130R


Qn: Anyone know whether there are any outlet selling legitimate, pre-owned Swiss watches, which come with original certificate in KL? NOT those "hot", stolen stuff in the "gold"/pawn shop!

BTW, never come across Patek Philippe Aquanaut presented as 5076. Need some educating from some highly respected sifu . Moreover, IMHO, both JLC & A Lange are great watches in their own league, & beyond a shadow of doubt, can compete head on with the BIG 4 Swiss watches .

Regards.

This post has been edited by jamesw: Yesterday, 05:47 PM

I m confused . Anyone think ck77 post has any sarcasm in it. IMHO, he was just being factual in his statement based on quoted evident!

Wow, quite a unique timepiece u hav there. Beautiful, outstanding & a "wristful"

Btw, r u a pilot by profession, or involved in the aeronautical trade?

Pls post more of ur collection, tq.

3rd time trying to post today, unsuccess 'cos of the poor streamyx earlier!

These outlets' timepieces mostly without cert; those allegedly with cert was of "archive extract" .................... unable to confirm the legitamacy of the piece. Moreover, they can't quarantee the completeness & originality of the movement within !

Is there any forum like Timezone or PuristSPro, which cater for WTS subforum locally? This can provide an avenue for "not serious watch collector" like me to share info, admire diff made of timepieces & to trade or exchange legitimately.

TQ 4 ur concern, this is not a replica, registered it as soon as i acquired fr the AD in KLCC few years ago.

Is 5130R, rose gold. I much prefer the white gold or platinum model, less conspicuous, which can wear daily without attracting uninvited attention. However, both appeared few months later, my luck !. At that time, grabbed whatever was avail, as 5130 has limited circa in SEA, as compared to other PP. Well, i m contended .

Only 5131Y come in yellow gold, and, "by invitation only" by the Stern's family. Heard only one piece was allocated to HK, none in Malaysia or S'pore, unless thru' the gray market.

Here is the blurr shot fr hp showing the Calibre 240 HU mini rotor:

There is no such thing as LE PP; only Limited Production PP, likewise apply to VC. Be great if "LE" PP can be obtain so easily like AP ROO, can be multi-millionaire without sweating it out liao, LOL

Usually, one need to own a string of different lines of PP, regd 'em with PP Geneva, scrutinized by P Stern, b4 u receive an invitation letter to buy the Limited Production model. Very few peoples have the honour to receive such letter!

Well put, bro

I was a pure Chinaman over 10 years ago, work like a donkey, hardly any sparetime to read non-professional megazines, & think very highly of "Lolex" then. Then, life became a bit more relax, have more time into hobbies & collectables, only then i realised i was a naive prick!

Perhaps, the following link is more practical, in Chinaman term:

http://essential-watches.com/Patek-Philippe

Enjoy browsing thr' the Swiss's BIG4: PP, VC, AP & Breguet ............ But others are also commendable.

Great pics, ........... it's using micro rotor too. What camera & lens spec did u use?

Yes, you can, & don't need to place an order from Switzerland.
I was being offered one 5970YG 2 years ago, but, declined it, coz' good time to invest in the share market then.

Now, it's discont'd; but, still can get it from reputable grey dealer in the UK or USA. Just a matter of a flight, and perhaps, 2 days off work.

Surprised to hear that, ................. & having spoken to frens in HK, will take that with a pinch of salt!

Retailed at AD at that time was abt MYR400K+; good time was abt 500K, needing advance booking with at least 10% deposit on 1st come 1st serve basis, & waiting time 1-2years!

Now, not so keen on that pep chrono, can always play around with fren's. Now, more interested at the classic 5070.

Bravo!

Hunting & waiting game is not my cup of tea anymore.

The AD Principal or his assistant usually handle personal delivery of all the Pateks that I'd ordered. I find it difficult to allocate time to window shop at their outlet. Sometimes, me & my wife may window shop at Old Bond Street or Beverly Hill during our holiday. Otherwise, just send my PA to collect it from the grey dealer.

Likewise, it's been a yawning time that I've last set my feet to the bank!