Congratulations on a dream fulfilled and a dream of a watch!! Also, I notice the pearl dot minute markers indicating that you now own the even more desirable, early [nt]

May 09, 2017,05:51 AM
 

"more vintage" non-sapphire crystal version of 3448. Some vintage watches (albeit very few IMHO) are "timeless". Despite being decades old, the design and size of the 3448 make it forever beautiful by any standard. It must be an incredible feeling to see this watch, which you have long coveted, looking back at you from your wrist!

Best, patekova 

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Macro Tuesday...

 
 By: Mike H : May 8th, 2017-18:01
I know macro day is usually Monday but for a number of reasons I could not finish on time... Because the full moon comes in 2 days, that gave me a chance to shoot the most beautiful moonphase I have ever seen... It actually belongs to THE watch that has h...  
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Patek 3448 I think...

 
 By: oliver.mellors : May 8th, 2017-18:25
Nice photo!
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No doubt! [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 8th, 2017-22:02
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+1... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 8th, 2017-22:42
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;-) [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-08:38
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You seemed to be sure and you were correct [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-08:38
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sharp eye! [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 9th, 2017-01:34
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It appears you were the fastest to answer and...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-08:37
...to answer correctly even Best,
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Mike my friend...you got it!!?? [nt]

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 8th, 2017-22:02
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I am afraid yes... [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-08:39
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AFRAID??? ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 9th, 2017-08:46
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I'm afraid I pulled the trigger...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:40
not afraid by the watch !
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Don't be afraid of that. Think Pleasure! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 9th, 2017-12:11
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Big...huge...enormous congrats dear Mike!!!

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 9th, 2017-09:16
We'll always have Zagreb Truly happy for you!! Oh joy oh happiness Hope to see you soon with that jewel on your wrist Cheers D
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Thank you my dear friend. Actually you could have had this chance if...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:43
...if you would have confirmed for what you know . What a pitty when I think of what you will miss...
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Joe... ;)

 
 By: amanico : May 8th, 2017-22:26
One of the most beautiful moon phase disc I know is certainly the one from the VC Chrono / QP. The one form the late 90's, early 2000's. ...  
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I cannot deny that VC moon is a marvel too, and even the watch itself is a really nice complicated watch but...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-08:54
still not comparable in any way to such an incredible icon as a 3448 at least imho !
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On this i am not uncertain.

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 8th, 2017-23:58
But now I want to say some important things.... 1) Buying a watch is an intensely personal issue. The more I have collected, the more I have realised that whenever I put a watch that I own on my wrist, there should be a frisson of excitement and fun invol... 
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Thank you Joe, specially as you were the instigator of this vladisation since the very beginning and...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:15
...I don't regret it one second Best, Mike
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Great macro shot Mike

 
 By: patrickh : May 9th, 2017-00:12
This 3448 looks in perfect condition, after about 50 y.o. Expect to discover the full photo and this INCREDIBLE piece of PP Haute Horlogerie in real. Huge congratulations and wear it in Best of Health. Cheers, Patrickh
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Thank you my friend

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:16
More pics will follow soon
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i suspect you may have a tense wrong here.... [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 9th, 2017-03:15
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May be sorry :-/

 
 By: Alkiro1 : May 9th, 2017-03:19
Best wishes Alkiro
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i am having trouble containing my joy for Mike!!! [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 9th, 2017-03:23
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And me ! You have no idea !

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:18
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Me too my friend, that was my wish, my absolute dream...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:17
...until the dream comes true
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He he you sly little fox! ;-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : May 9th, 2017-09:21
Best wishes Alkiro
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This must be heaven! Because I can hear the angels sing... :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : May 9th, 2017-03:14
Absolutely stunning! If yours, then I send you my warmest congratulations! Best, my friend Blomman
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Hmm, so checking on some older photos

 
 By: crown comfort : May 9th, 2017-04:00
this 3448 is not Joe's 3448... Did you really? I mean talking about getting Vlad'ed, you have been Hyper-vlad'ed In that case, huge congratulations and I hope there were not too many victims in the process CC
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Joe is our british Vlad... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 9th, 2017-04:02
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naturally, i deny everything.......

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 9th, 2017-04:08
.....and i would also say that "the occasional bite does not a Vlad make".
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You are too modest, Kayzer Soze. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 9th, 2017-04:18
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Yes exactly, and terribly efficient even...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:23
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Yes I did it !!!!!!!!!

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:21
Totally completely absolutely vlad'ed with no hope to recover until I cure myself by getting it !
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Congratulations, Mike.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : May 9th, 2017-05:04
Achieving a dream is the dream, and you've done it.
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Thanks for your kind words my friend [nt]

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:25
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Congratulations on a dream fulfilled and a dream of a watch!! Also, I notice the pearl dot minute markers indicating that you now own the even more desirable, early [nt]

 
 By: patekova : May 9th, 2017-05:51
"more vintage" non-sapphire crystal version of 3448. Some vintage watches (albeit very few IMHO) are "timeless". Despite being decades old, the design and size of the 3448 make it forever beautiful by any standard. It must be an incredible feeling to see ... 
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Exactly ! I see you have sharp eyes...

 
 By: Mike H : May 9th, 2017-09:38
These pearl dot minute markers are also an important detail for me. 1970 / 1971 was probably the pivotal period : until that date the minute markers were these nice pearl dots, after they were replaced by classical nicely painted small indexes. Thanks for... 
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Congratulations Mike......

 
 By: Topcat30093 : May 9th, 2017-10:02
I look forward to seeing the rest of your new beautiful Patek.
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