"Email" doesn't bother me in the least, but...

Nov 30, 2010,04:04 AM
 

PP, can we PLEASE go back to a reasonably sized, non-gaudy font for the "Patek Philippe" dial signature? Such a wart on an otherwise incredible (and wonderfully understated) masterpiece. Sadly the blingy signature is becoming more and more commonplace on modern Pateks, from the simple to the most complex, and I really wish it would stop. On THIS glorious enamel dial, it's a particularly objectionable offense. Am I nitpicking? Yeah, I guess so. But at this level of watchmaking; at this price point? You have a right to expect absolutes.

Rant over! Congratulations on obtaining this holy grail of wristwatch repeaters!

Best,

Adam

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What happens when you spend all your money on a watch

 
 By: SJX : November 29th, 2010-19:58
you take public transport. - SJX Property of a gentleman:...  

I'd ride the bus for that watch any day!!! [nt]

 
 By: Watch4Steve : November 29th, 2010-20:26
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So would I

 
 By: grigo : November 29th, 2010-22:01

Awesome to see...

 
 By: Rob : November 29th, 2010-23:55
such a watch being used on public transportation! Begs the thought... would this shot be different if the gentleman had purchased say a 5016? Thanks for sharing. Great shot BTW. Guess the owner didn't have to sell off his camera yet.

Sometimes public transport is the best way to travel....

 
 By: Topcat30093 : November 30th, 2010-01:33
Lovely MR The great thing about travelling on public transport and wearing such a masterpiece, is that only 0,00000000000000000001% of the population would know what it was, everyone else would think that it was a cheap dress watch!!

"Email" doesn't bother me in the least, but...

 
 By: adam.keith : November 30th, 2010-04:04
PP, can we PLEASE go back to a reasonably sized, non-gaudy font for the "Patek Philippe" dial signature? Such a wart on an otherwise incredible (and wonderfully understated) masterpiece. Sadly the blingy signature is becoming more and more commonplace on ... 

The font does not detract

 
 By: Mostel : November 30th, 2010-12:34

You NEED such an accurate watch as public transport is always on time !!!

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : November 30th, 2010-05:30
Not joking ! I do believe and take part in public transport and feel very, very good about NOT poluting the environment too much. Luxury is a watch like this and not a car with 500 bhp that consumes 30 liter as you are queueing with 120 km/h on the motorw... 

Bus, subway, trains and taxis for me too!

 
 By: doublesix : November 30th, 2010-06:01
I don't own a car but do collect watches from simple ones to grand complications. Owning a car is a hassle in my view but then I live in NYC where I can rely on the public transport system.

FantasticWatch

 
 By: Timertom : November 30th, 2010-06:37
What a fantastic watch, Although I can't help but agree, the new signature and email are real turn offs for me as well. Rishad

totally agree with you

 
 By: mjnoumoff : November 30th, 2010-08:32

And even.....

 
 By: MiniCooper : November 30th, 2010-10:10
if public transportation is not on time, well at least you can hear time passing by...... Cheers

The only problem

 
 By: schen : November 30th, 2010-11:43

You fix your priorities by saving up for the next Patek. And then ..

 
 By: Aussie : December 1st, 2010-08:52
instead of public transportation you walk.

I already take public transportation...

 
 By: patrick_y : December 1st, 2010-09:08
I already take public transportation several times a week. I think if I spent all my money on watches, I just wouldn't leave the house.

I get a kick out of wearing my watches in unorthodox places

 
 By: AndrewD : December 1st, 2010-19:37
Dress watches at swimming, chronographs at work. There is pleasure to be had in this. And I think this Repeater looks superb ... in any setting. Andrew

i'd walk for that one!

 
 By: playtime : December 2nd, 2010-14:07

The email there at 6 o'clock gets me

 
 By: BluNotte : December 3rd, 2010-05:04
And so does the platinum case! Thanks for sharing! Stephen

or ride a ojek with it?

 
 By: Mech : December 4th, 2010-05:29