Thank you for this unboxing video. This is the closest I will ever get to this experience. I wish your friend a long and happy life with his Patek on wrist.
Beautiful watch, thanks for the video. He got the better of the two choices IMO. I'd never support the gray market though. No matter how much I like the watch. Too many brand new watches for sale there, which shows how dirty the game is. That goes for shoes, show tickets, etc....
Thanks for the cool video! The water resistance didn’t change only the way you read the rating now. It means you can actually dive 30m now! No clue why pp changed the meaning of
Great Video!! Mabrook brother for this amazing purchase!! One note to Niko: The water resistance is REAL 30m and includes aquatic activities - Patek confirmed that in their press release: Unified criteria for water-resistance To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has decided to introduce a new unified standard of water-resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as waterresistant -having been tested in air and underwater by immersion at an overpressure of 3 bars (corresponding to a depth of 30 m). This measure makes it possible to guarantee the same performance level across all the models concerned and to provide perfectly comprehensible information as to the dayto-day activities in which clients can engage while wearing their watch: washing their hands, showering, bathing, swimming and other aquatic activities, including diving to a depth of 30 m - which corresponds in large measure to actual utilization.
I saw my first nautilus a fe weeks ago, very rare in belgium. In real life that flat case looks gorgeous ❤ congrats to your friend! Btw the green strap patek looks amazing 😍
Could you please share your third party watch maker who did the authentication, I would like to use him to authenticate a watch that I want to purchase ? Thank you
Hi Niko! I love that piece, the beauty of that dial display is just amazing! By the way, I would go for the 5712 because of the de-centered oscillating mass displayed of the movement, another real beauty. I started to comment because I think I saw somewhere, I don't remember where, that Patek had adjusted their watches deepness resistance but guaranteeing those meters, something I think they weren't doing or something like that. A long time without watching your videos, and as always, a smooth review. Thank you for your videos and continue giving visibility to the watch hobby!
Amazing video and fascinating to watch. Yes, 5226G is SC’s favorite SC let me try it in person - a real treat😊. Keep these videos coming, they are superb
I have a rep of the 5726. The blue is a bit off along with the color of the moon phase but I love it. Hopefully one day I can afford a gen although $100k is pretty wild. Still down from the market peak though where they were running at $125k on the low end 😮 Edit: I stand corrected. $272k?!? For an SS model is absolutely wild
Hi. First of all congratulations on probably the best grail watch! Actually love your AP Royal Oak as well. Such a treat to see both in the same video. However, I had a quick question. As accurate the Patek is supposed to be, I'm not sure if it's my understanding or something might need to be checked on this particular watch. I'm speaking about the 24 hr dial at the 6 o'clock position. Are you sure it's not a second time zone feature? The reason I'm asking is, in the b rolls, the time on the watch was mostly set at 1:45 or 1:50 PM. Which is 10 or 15 mins before 1400 hrs. However the 24 hr dial was past the 1400 hrs and nearing the 1500 hrs mark. Maybe a quick check at the dealer can fix it. Didn't intend to scare your friend or make him feel bad about his purchase. Just want to ensure no one else points this out to him. :)
Amazing watch and certainly a grail, its a shame the watch companies cannot offer the watches to good companies because of not seeing them as "worthy!" enough, the watch experience in a boutique and buying from store is so good its not to be missed. But when they wont let you buy it......i think its time to bin them off and move on. I moved away from Rolex and others and to JLC, you can a watch, if they dont have them theyl make them for you and the history and service is amazing.
@@TheDubaiExpat Hi Nico, which reference is your AP royal oak chrono please? Is it the 26715ST or 26315ST? I am not sure what is the difference between the two refs. Would appreciate some advise :) thanks mate and keep it up
Love your honest channel with consistent content - amazing watch as are all your watches. I can’t afford anything in the price range of your channel but I live vicariously through your content. I have a small 3 watch Omrga collection with the Speedy 3861, a white dial SMP 300:and the blue teak dial Aqua Terra - not anywhere near a Patek or an AP but I love watches and love my little collection which I have been able to afford after years of savings
So, does anybody know what this guy does for a living ? I am very curious. Maybe TheDubaiExpat can answer himself this question. I would very much appreciate it.
My friend I love you german english ❤️ You should make a video on how you manage to live this lifestyle ❤️ We all want to know, are you a tech geek? A crypto nerd? What do you do my friend ❤️
Looking for some advice from y'all. Would you get a Yacht master 37 slate dial or for the same price, an Omega Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Sapphire and a Cartier Santos Medium? I have small wrists, don't mind getting the Reduced over the original Speedmaster. Thinking a black Speedmaster and a white dial Cartier Santos would do a good combo.
This is absolutely what is wrong with the watch industry. When you see this many watches in the secondary market office and not in a AD retail store it almost devalues the watch. This is precisely why the consumer can’t go into a AD and purchase a watch because they sold them all to guys like this. I will no longer purchase a Patek, AP or Rolex because of this, it’s absolutely fucking ridiculous seeing this many watches in the hands of a non AD. If your not offended then your not a real watch lover in my opinion.
IMO no other brand offers more value than Rolex at retail. Paying twice the retail price for a watch is not a win, it’s crazy but everyone does what ever they please with their money
I prefer Longines overall but FC does make some nice watches as well. Just picked the FC Power Reverse Big Date at a good discount a couple weeks ago and it’s really lovely! Definitely feel the brand is underrated.
@@juliuscaesar5360 That’s Why I am Confused ! FC is also a very Good Brand And its Watches are Just great . It’s just a Relatively Newer Brand Than Longines .
@@Paka1983thats the change made this year . Was not earlier. This change created chaos early this year when patek anounced it during watches and wonders. Btw. Even all aquanauts are the same now to 30m.
@@Paka1983they claim that now 30m means real 30m in terms of diving. And not like other brands where its limited to splash. I know many use their aquanauts at the pools. Never seen any malfunction though.
FYI Patek Philippe issued a press release just before W&W this year on 9th April..which explains clearly the water resistance.. Unified criteria for water-resistance To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has decided to introduce a new unified standard of water-resistance set at 30 meters for all watches certified as water-resistant -having been tested in air and underwater by immersion at an overpressure of 3 bars (corresponding to a depth of 30 m). This measure makes it possible to guarantee the same performance level across all the models concerned and to provide perfectly comprehensible information as to the day-to-day activities in which clients can engage while wearing their watch: washing their hands, showering, bathing, swimming and other aquatic activities, including diving to a depth of 30 m - which corresponds in large measure to actual utilization. So unless you intend to go scuba diving with your Patek Philippe watch on pretty much you are pretty much covered… having said that who in their right mind would take a Patek Philippe watch to a 30m actual depth..not me 😂😱 Make Make of it what you will..
That is what all arabic dudes are doing all day, going to the mall to keep cool and wait for the day to pass, there's so little to do in these countries.
I would never buy a Nautilus. It is not worth 100 k. For this price one gets much better top notch watches. Even a Rolex Day Date whatever model and configuration outplays the Nautilus by length. Not talking about heavy hitters from A.L. usw. The Nautilus as the Royal Oak are just over hyped watches.
Dude you meant to say 5396. The annual calendar Patek. I agree it looks much better. I like world time too, the 5130, Calatrava, aquanaut and ellipse. I don’t think this watch looks great.
Super overpriced watch with a mediocre caliber. Not the choice of a watch's connoisser, this is the choice of the typical ignorant new rich. Or football player...LOL
Must be nice to be rich, can just walk into any store just whip out that CC and buy whatever. Meanwhile here in the US Americans can’t even afford groceries or medication. Before anyone jumps down my throat I’m not I repeat not attacking the Channel I love higher end watches, I just find it odd to show someone dropping $100k on a watch when 99.99% will never buy or be able to buy.
These are aspirational videos, it's nice for even common folk to be able to see what people with money can buy. It's all perspective and Id rather be able to watch something I won't be able to buy then not having the experience from someone who can... vicarious is a word that holds true
Crazy, his brothers and sisters are being butchered in Palestine and he'd rather dump 100 grand on a second-hand stainless steel watch than do something good for the world and donate it.