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flipping. But apparently an inadvertent effect of delivering sealed watches was to also encourage some buyers (like Stallone) to keep the watch in a factory fresh state of preservation. There was a part of me that felt that way after buying a 12 year old DS 5970J, but in the end I felt much more str

At least if a watch is unsealed you can hold, see what it really looks like, wind it (which is good for the watch), etc. it was a very happy day when I unsealed my 5970J and started to wear it. But if Sly enjoys keeping it sealed, I certainly wouldn’t question what is best for him.

Sylvester Stallone is about to turn 78 years old (certainly as good a time as any for self reflection). As a result of being so accomplished as an actor, filmmaker, screenwriter and director he has been able to afford to buy pretty much whatever he wanted. . He also is free to do whatever he wants w

have this issue on my 5164A which also has the new style clasp. No issues with the old style.

Thierry hits the crux of the benefit and dilemma succinctly: “sustained demand which we cannot satisfy”.ADs are basically in an untenable situation - Very limited supply and both existing and potentially new clients clamoring to buy a Patek. Clearly Thierry is totally against “bundling” which he des

And yes practicality vs complexity. Definitely don’t need a 5970 to know what day of the week and month it is. The appreciation of complexity and seeing the functions in action, plus seeing the beauty of the movement as a “practical” matter can bring great joy. For me appreciation and joy are what w

and merely wants to avoid bearing the 2/3% or so that the credit company charges the dealer.