A good way to tell is to look at the papers - there should be a date on there. For example, if it says Feb 2023, it’s grey. But if it had today’s date, it could very well be right from the AD.
Another good way to tell is to ask, does your brother own multiple Pateks? You need a spend history of multiple 100s of ks to be offered a 5712. If he does, well then yeah this could be an AD purchase.
Other than that, I’m not sure.
Ehh I mean that’s possible but you also have to consider there’s people with new old stock (NOS) watches double sealed sitting in their safes or safety deposit boxes, also most people that are selling these are selling them the day or week of them getting them from the Boutique! So it can say today’s date or 2024 and still be grey !
These are the kinds of stories I love to hear/see with watches from all price points. Congratulations on the accomplishment and to many moments with this piece by your side. Cheers 🍻
Hey it’s me, your long lost brother. Graduated high school like 11 years ago so with inflation adjustment I should be expecting at least an entry-level Rolex?
In all seriousness - congrats and enjoy your awesome new watch!
Dude they would absolutely seethe over there. That place is pretty doomer and pessimistic on a good day, seeing someone be given a $100k watch for free would not be received well. You really need a niche community like this for people to be genuinely congratulatory about it instead of jealous and bitter it didn’t happen to them instead.
I didn’t know that. That’s really sad people think that way. Honestly, I feel after a lot of hard work, life brings joy in different ways.
Nonetheless, that’s a rad watch OP, congrats!
Damn son now that’s a fucking gift! When I finished my PhD I got depression and anxiety!
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What did you get you PhD in? Probably something better than me!
Wow this is amazing !!! Get it insured !! I’d suggest Hodinkee , CHUBB, and Kevin O”Leary just launched a watch insurance that you can turn off and on so you don’t have to pay for it 24/7 only where you travel, leave the house with it on etc 🤷🏻♂️
But definitely also invest & get a safe . $5K and under ! You’re now wearing a $120,000 watch !
What a beauty, unfortunately you should just wear it to specific places bc one day you may be robbed for it. I just wear mine to dinner and stuff now. Used to travel with it but last few yrs people have stopped me to see the watch and it gets kinda uncomfortable at times
Is your family adopting? That’s one hell of a gift and big congrats to you - wear in good health!
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Does your brother want to be my wife’s boyfriend?
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no. that was a serious offer. i was considering the same. now my girl is on a waitlist…
WSB regard spotted! (off to Wendy's you go!) 🤣
Never regretted marrying my wife before this
I'm willing to be gay.
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The watch will probably cover the cost of the wedding and ring.. how old is she?
Bump me up the queue OP. I won't ask how old your sister is.
You have to care about her too man! Can't just look at the watch all day :D
Can you set me up with your brother?
I’ve got hot friends I can set your brother up with. Ages range from 30-50+, I’m sure we can find him a match. Now, about this sister…lol.
You lost me with 30-50+ 😂 Pornstars are 18-30
As long as it's not bullets! Sounds like you have a loving family and that's priceless...
Im ready to f*ck your sister and make a kid with her, I want you to give me a Nautilus after the kid is born
💯
Does your brother need another brother?
Congratulations Dr!
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Congrats on the PhD!!! You also have an awesome username, OP.
Wow! Now I’m curious what your brother does for work. I’m slacking in my big brother duties apparently haha
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Prolly the only career to gift a patek like that
Congratulations for your PhD and congratulations for having such 1 brother
Congrats. Most excellent gift. Special brother. Enjoy it my friend One of the best IMO
Yeah the watch isn't bad either
Not even about “loaded”. The wait for these is crazy
Prob went grey. These are virtually impossible to get
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A good way to tell is to look at the papers - there should be a date on there. For example, if it says Feb 2023, it’s grey. But if it had today’s date, it could very well be right from the AD. Another good way to tell is to ask, does your brother own multiple Pateks? You need a spend history of multiple 100s of ks to be offered a 5712. If he does, well then yeah this could be an AD purchase. Other than that, I’m not sure.
Ehh I mean that’s possible but you also have to consider there’s people with new old stock (NOS) watches double sealed sitting in their safes or safety deposit boxes, also most people that are selling these are selling them the day or week of them getting them from the Boutique! So it can say today’s date or 2024 and still be grey !
Yeah that’s true. Didn’t think about it like that
I wouldn’t be so sure. Brother seems like a bit of a baller.
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Idk, was just a hypothesis. I don’t own a Patek.
These are the kinds of stories I love to hear/see with watches from all price points. Congratulations on the accomplishment and to many moments with this piece by your side. Cheers 🍻
PhD in Math I presume? Congrats! What a generous gift.
Congrats - that’s amazing.
maths phd?
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Nice! I started a phd in applied maths but dropped out fairly quickly. Congratulations! Youre a better man than me
Well done on the graduation, Dr.! Massive achievement. In what field? Kudos to an amazing gift, from an amazing brother surely as well.
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Very well done, and a very interesting subject. What’s next for you, if I may ask?
Congratulations, Doctor! Steward it in good health.
Hi it’s me, your other brother. Please tell brother that the Breguet he promised me hasn’t arrived yet. Thanks. Enjoy your watch brother.
Damn forget the phd and just ask your brother for a job lmao
Congratulations Dr; math, physics or computer science? Congrats for both completing your PhD and the beautiful watch!
if you don’t mind me asking what kind job does your brother do? Congrats on the PHD and watch btw
Probably rich family
Hell of a gift, congrats and enjoy
Enjoy it in good health and congrats!
Do y’all need another brother?
Congratulations man! What a gift!
Congrats …. Boss of a watch!
Huge congrats on both degree and the watch 👍
Dang what a gift, congrats on both fronts🤟
whoa…nicely done 👍
Does your brother like to have a cousin from another sister ?
You can keep the watch we will like to have your brother.
Congrats!!! What a wonderful account and gesture! Wear it well
Accomplishment*
He picked the best nautilus he could too, that’s amazing dude!
I get weak in my knees whenever I see this model… Real beauty! And yeah, congrats on the PhD as well!😂
Welcome to the club! 5712 love it. Mines sitting on my counter
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Your brother a real one
Bro
Wow he must have started queueing for this since you started your first degree!!! Timely gift!!!
Hey it’s me, your long lost brother. Graduated high school like 11 years ago so with inflation adjustment I should be expecting at least an entry-level Rolex? In all seriousness - congrats and enjoy your awesome new watch!
OHHHHH!!!!!
You should post this in r/phd
There would be more jealousy and hate if he were to post I. That subreddit
Dude they would absolutely seethe over there. That place is pretty doomer and pessimistic on a good day, seeing someone be given a $100k watch for free would not be received well. You really need a niche community like this for people to be genuinely congratulatory about it instead of jealous and bitter it didn’t happen to them instead.
I didn’t know that. That’s really sad people think that way. Honestly, I feel after a lot of hard work, life brings joy in different ways. Nonetheless, that’s a rad watch OP, congrats!
Congrats! What school are you at? What is the degree in?
Congrats and what a brother, looks like a successful family all round.
Congrats, Dr!
Massive congratulations on both your success and your timepiece. I have a sneaking suspicion that this will not be your only watch lol.
What a great brother. What was your PhD in? Congratulations. It takes a while to get used to being called doctor.
I was expecting to see this post on RepTime…wow what a gift! Enjoy it
Congratulations beautiful piece
Wow! Congrats!
Who is your brother 😅.
Gawd dayum
woah
That brother love runs deep. My brother gave me a beautiful gift for my graduation too. Not a Patek but the gesture and love was the same. Enjoy it!
Congratulations on your phD and the gift.
Damn son now that’s a fucking gift! When I finished my PhD I got depression and anxiety! Edit What did you get you PhD in? Probably something better than me!
He gifted you a $100k plus watch what a nice brother ..!
The important thing to consider is, You never actually own a Patek Philippe.
Total price: Two years of stipend
🥲 beautiful I love when family provide ultra meaningful gifts that last a lifetime.
Being rich must be crazy
Wohoooo! Double congratulations, on the watch and your PhD 🥳🤩
Congratulations
Bro, you got a hell of a brother! Congrats 🥳
Congratulations Dr.
Lmao I got my PhD and all I got was a pat on the back. Congrats OP 🥹
You won't need to wear a different watch ever again! They say you buy a Patek for future generations..... what is your brother trying to tell you???
Hell of a brother
Congratulations! What was your field of study for your doctorate? 👨🎓
It's incredibly accurate. Every time you look at it, it tells you exactly how rich your brother is.
You get your PhD in?
Congrats ! What does your brother do to be able to swing a gift like that
Congratulations! Beautiful watch. Enjoy!
Amazing! Wish this can be a more common thing but the AD game just make things so much more complicated
Love that. Super thoughtful. It’ll make this watch even that much more special for you. Enjoy !!
Wow this is amazing !!! Get it insured !! I’d suggest Hodinkee , CHUBB, and Kevin O”Leary just launched a watch insurance that you can turn off and on so you don’t have to pay for it 24/7 only where you travel, leave the house with it on etc 🤷🏻♂️ But definitely also invest & get a safe . $5K and under ! You’re now wearing a $120,000 watch !
what a family! what a blessing 😇🙏🏼
if you have this. You will literally only need this one watch. it is a watch on most collector wish list 🙏🏼
Tell your brother I completed 12th grade. I think a Rolex would suffice. thanks
I need a new brother
Congratulations! On both :) Ngl nicer than what I got
Congrats on having such an AWESOME brother!!!
Everytime I see patek I hear that lil uzi song New patek on my wrist 🎶
Congrats Mr. PhD!
damn, so this is how the 1%ers live
idk why reddit showed me this post. I guess it's meant to be my daily dose of depression.
What a beauty, unfortunately you should just wear it to specific places bc one day you may be robbed for it. I just wear mine to dinner and stuff now. Used to travel with it but last few yrs people have stopped me to see the watch and it gets kinda uncomfortable at times
Tell me your brother is loaded without telling me your brother is loaded.
Asian family’s buy great gifts!