The watch world is a funny place. I can’t tell you how many times well-to-do friends and readers have approached me in simple disbelief that they, successful, intelligent, and most importantly, willing members of the watch community will NOT be sold a watch at retail. You know the story – a Nautilus, a GMT, whatever, you don’t just get, you kinda have to earn them by generating a long term relationship with an authorized dealer. Or you just buy them grey market above list price. At the extreme end of the “must have relationship” game are the custom order watches from Patek Philippe. John is a die, die-hard believer in Lemania-based Pateks, and in particular the 5004. He has them in all metals (including steel) and a few special dial configurations, but his prized 5004 is this example in white gold with a salmon colored dial that dates back to 2013. What’s more, the hands are luminous – so he can read them on stage – and both the caseback and clasp are engraved with his name. Badass.
from Best Watches For Men https://ift.tt/2CG3PVb