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Nov 15, 2021,06:31 AM
I bought this Calatrava for my first Patek and first gold watch. I wore it daily for many years until I began to acquire other pieces. It has served me well.
Congratulations on your graduation and on its commemoration.
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First Patek of my life!
By: Royque : November 14th, 2021-08:37
Few weeks ago, I got myself the new 6119r calatrava to celebrate my graduation of college. Technically my semester ends this December, so the celebration is not really there yet, hence the watch sleeps in its box waiting for the right time. Some competito...
Thank you Lankysundanese, and yes definitely.
By: Royque : November 14th, 2021-09:12
I will start wearing the watch probably next year when I actually finish my studies. Thank you for your warm welcome and best wishes for getting the same model for your wife!
Thank you patrick_y!
By: Royque : November 14th, 2021-09:15
Yup, I always felt the comparison against Patek when I had Moser. It was a great experience though, and although the piece is not with me currently I miss it greatly. I was (and probably could say still am) a big fan of Mr. Andreas Strehler back in the da...
Seems like you've got a couple watches on your mind!
By: patrick_y : November 14th, 2021-10:57
Very happy to have you with us on WatchProSite! I'm not one to compare brands. Patek makes great watches. Period. Jaeger-LeCoultre makes great watches too, the movement finishing (especially the polished anglage) isn't up to my personal level, but I still...
I think I heard of something called...
By: patrick_y : November 14th, 2021-10:58
Is it called "Watcheron Constant-force"? Did I get that right? Your well dressed bears would know! By the way, I literally heard someone say that recently in Geneva of all places! "Watcheron Constant-force." I found it hilarious. I almost laughed, but it ...
😱😂
By: FabR : November 14th, 2021-12:57
Hehehe!
By: amanico : November 14th, 2021-16:31
😱😂
By: FabR : November 17th, 2021-11:49
ROFL!
By: amanico : November 14th, 2021-16:31
;-))
By: FabR : November 14th, 2021-17:01
😉🐻🥂
By: FabR : November 14th, 2021-14:14
;-))
By: FabR : November 14th, 2021-11:32
Thank you FabR
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:02
I'm actually turning 30 in few years as well (COVID, military duty, etc made my college life much longer than 4 years), and hope to get myself something else when I get my first job... But always fund is the problem! Your story is very inspiring, and I ho...
Thank you yacomino!
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:02
The black dial was very intriguing as well but since I don't have much collection / it was my first patek, I went for the more classic design of RG / white dial!
Welcome, congratulations, and
By: Gwai : November 14th, 2021-10:19
excellent reasoning behind your choice of graduation watch, young man! Cheers Marc
Congratulations!
By: Time to watch : November 14th, 2021-10:48
Graduating to Patek before graduating from college, a fantastic piece for you going forward. The rose gold version will grow with you over time very nicely. Wear it in good health.
Thank you geross
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:05
I don't mind buying pre-owned but I definitely think buying brand new is the way to go when you want to commemorate a certain event of your life!
Thank you cayenne1200!
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:07
Now I will make sure to try my best to live up to the name "Patek owner" after I graduate! Watch shines the most when a person wearing it shines - is what I believe in!
Thank you orahu
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:08
Recently been reading your post as well, I'm a frequent visitor to EWC too!
Congrats on your graduation!
By: agyzace : November 14th, 2021-12:29
It is great when young people have the taste of classic watches! I was the same back then and I found it a great intro to the world of watches!
Thank you agyzace
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:08
I've been loving watches since 2014 and my life changed ever since
😁👌🏻
By: agyzace : November 15th, 2021-05:11
👌🏻
Thank you vallura
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:09
I will make sure to live up to its name
Congratulations 🍾
By: FRAMII : November 14th, 2021-13:57
My present for my self after graduation was this one ( around 20 years ago, getting old 🙁). Be careful this hobby can become very expensive 😏😂 ...
Thank you FRAMII
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:12
Oh yes, this one was actually one of the candidates too. Some pre-owned ones were very tempting.... Guess we share similar taste
Thank you Horology75!
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:16
Can relate to that experience! I guess it can't be helped. Dropped by an AD last week to pick up a Patek strap I've ordered, the lady kept on glancing my wrist and asked "are you sure you came to the right place?" ... I was wearing a custom-built bronze w...
Wow. Some first purchase.
By: Miles_151 : November 14th, 2021-15:07
Welcome to the club. I look forward to seeing more pictures of your beautiful new watch. M.
Thank you Miles_151
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:18
Since my purchase of Moser Mayu back in 2014, this indeed is my first "big 5" and "Patek" experience. Very thrilled!
Wow! Big step forward!
By: pfang56 : November 14th, 2021-15:21
I think my starting salary after university was probably the same as this 6119R Congratulations, and wear it and enjoy it in good health Cheers Peter
Thank you pfang56
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:19
Will live up to the name of this watch's owner for sure! Thank you for your kind words.
beautiful
By: p2517s : November 14th, 2021-15:46
This one has a right proportion. Everything is on point. Very good choice. congratulations
Huge congrats on
By: GLau : November 14th, 2021-18:53
both becoming a Patek collector and having your graduation soon ! You selected an extremely meaningful piece that represents Patek DNA to commemorate your upcoming graduation. Well done 👍 Your post is also heartwarming in that horology is still appreciate...
Thank you GLau
By: Royque : November 15th, 2021-03:24
It is very true, I've rarely seen someone my age with a taste in horology (apple watch everywhere)... I only have like one actual friend who is a watchgeek. Thanks to that friend's huge collection, I was able to try on some valuable models like 1815 chron...
Nice choice…
By: tempusfugit : November 15th, 2021-06:31
I bought this Calatrava for my first Patek and first gold watch. I wore it daily for many years until I began to acquire other pieces. It has served me well. Congratulations on your graduation and on its commemoration. tempusfugit ...
So awesome
By: Pim : November 17th, 2021-21:00
To see that stunner of a watch and read your enthousiasm
Congrats
By: pejp : November 19th, 2021-05:44
I’ve never liked the hobnail bezel, until this reference was released. It really is stunning.