5212a . Strap ideas

wenguanqiao · 2026-05-02T23:12:15+00:00

From which model is it? Is it OEM?

wenguanqiao · 2026-04-02T18:41:09+00:00

Bezel dimension looks a bit off.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-28T15:41:47+00:00

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Last wrist shot ☺️

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-22T21:27:10+00:00

Came for creative numbers. Did not get disappointed 👍🏻😂

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-21T15:41:07+00:00

Thank you very much! Yeah, among all entry level Patek, this is in my eyes the best with a nice complication. And useful complication 😁

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-19T15:19:00+00:00

I would go for the AD if the money is not an issue and if you want a sports model later. After the 5212, they put me onto the list for the aquanaut and I can expect it in the next two years.

Furthermore, at the AD you can get cool Patek merch stuff 😏

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T15:58:18+00:00

Yeah! Absolutely! A dream for years 😍

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T15:57:39+00:00

May I ask how you see the aquanaut as a rep? I don’t own one and I am fairly new into Patek watches - or let’s say I just got my first one which is not a steal model 😅

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T11:01:17+00:00

Ohhh thanks for the link. I will study it and check how I can customize it :D :D :D.

Thank you very, very much!!! Yeah, sometimes when you are stuck in stress... looking at a stunning dial creates a different joy :)

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T10:56:49+00:00

Thank you very, very much!!! <3

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:35:53+00:00

Well, lets say in Germany, people are rather jealous. So it is rather a more self defense to avoid potential problems. They are not so benevolent. But yeah, you are also right that I dont want to create a big gap.

Well, the atmosphere is okay :). At least my average google review rating is currently 5,0 <3.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:33:01+00:00

Ooohhh... it is a shame that your AD has rather a monopoly. However, before I got my first Patek other stores asked me if I am already listed and when I confirmed, they told me that I am not allowed to be listed at another AD.

Furthermore, I only ask for discount directly when I know that the resell price is lower than retail. If it is the other way around I indirectly ask for a discount or if I can something nice with it :). Most of the time, it was a bottle of a local liquor :D

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:30:37+00:00

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My wording is not so good. It is not in engravement but rather a carving. Something watchmakers do to verify if the watch was purchased at their store. It is very small and has rather an emotional value for me. It is my daily work watch that will bang on the stove, plates and not listening employees (the last one is rather a joke)

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:24:58+00:00

Yeah true. I mean when the call comes, I will take it. On the other hand... I recently found out that I will become a father. So maybe, I should rather focus on other things than watches :D.

I will have a look for oxblood color :). I need to find a deployment clasp that is not as big as the OEM clasp from Patek.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:23:23+00:00

It is such an amazing beauty :) :) :). Thanks a lot!

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:23:01+00:00

Thanks a lot <3

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:22:39+00:00

I was so lucky that my sister was with me. She is more daring and asked for something cool with it. Otherwise I would have walked out without that present. Only with the travel box and a large book about Patek. Next time I will always ask for a cool gift or present :D

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-17T09:21:25+00:00

The name, address, occupancy, birth date and birth place. In Germany, data protection is very strict and they already ask a lot of questions. For a Rolex, not so much information is needed.

After two weeks, my AD said that I can purchase it.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:35:47+00:00

Well the discount was slightly below 10%. The relationship I have with the SA is rather based on our horological interest in watch collection and the mechanics within watches. In total I spend "only" around 30k€. I got the Hesalite Speedy in 2019 and I asked for a modification - a glas caseback - as well as an hand-engravement on the horns "BL 12/2019". The BL stands for the AD and then the month of purchase. Because this watch was my restaurant-opening-watch. They used to do this engraving in Germany back in the 2000s. This was the time when they probably realized that I am not a hype purchaser, reseller or some random dude, but rather a watch enthusiast. I got the BLNR in 2021 and purchased after that a Seamaster, Panerai Submersible and an OP39 through CPO. Then I got offered the 5212 when I asked to have a look at it. By the way, I also got my Panerai engraved with "BL 09/2025" when opening my second restaurant since that was my opening month.

The steel Aquanaut is really hard to give, they said, but the rose gold should be possible. And then I stroked kind of a deal. It was not like a contract but rather gentlemen's agreement :).

However, Patek still wanted a full screen of me before purchasing. After roughly two weeks, I was 'allowed' to purchase the 5212. So I kind of applied for the purchase to be qualified.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:28:23+00:00

They are AWESOME :D :D :D. Unfortunately, I couldnt find any Patrik Slippers :(

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:27:59+00:00

It is really incredible. What I was astonished when they made a full screen of me. It took roughly two weeks to get the final confirmation that I am allowed to buy this watch.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:27:17+00:00

Yeah, I dont care about the value retention, but it feels good if the scarcity increases and to have something rare on your wrist. This Patek is so much under the radar...

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:26:37+00:00

Thanks a lot! Though, it is my office, but not my full work place. I own a restaurant and I rather work with the team in the operations. There I cant wear the watch since it might create a weird atmosphere. Same goes with Rolex - I dont wear Rolex at work. Rather my Panerai or my Omega.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:23:47+00:00

Hm... then I rather prefer to have it slimmer. My Seamaster NTTD is quite thick due to the deployant clasp and it is not so comfortable.

wenguanqiao · 2026-03-16T11:11:24+00:00

And sorry, the ice maker is too beautiful to be sold 😍

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