Patek Philippe - the basics of building a great collection

Beautiful watch but too small for me. 42 is ideal for me. I’m pushing it with 41mm for the 5270. This is why I’ve never bought a 5970 cause it’s an epic watch but too small foe my wrist.

 

100%! Absolutely and would look stunning.

 

My 5524 is one of my all time favorites. I know it doesn’t so as well on resale relative to other Pateks but mark my words/. They are going to discontinue this watch the the price is gonna go through the roof. It’s so gorgeous and versatile. I have multiple straps.

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Blue, imo, better suited for dress down or up, easier to go from casual to formal. Nothing wrong with the black, just find the blue more versatile.

 

So when I got mine, I got 3 of them. Blue for me. 2 blacks foe my business partners. I’ve worn both, I’ve seen both. To me the blue is more versatile. You can dress it down for daytime wear and dress it up for formal wear. I prefer the blue but really you need to try them both.

 

Maybe. It just doesn’t sing to me.

 

Congrats! I just sold mine. Lol. It’s a beautiful piece but I wasn’t wearing it much and applied the funds to my incoming 5270p

 

So I made the decision a while ago to ignore what is and is not poplular and collectible and just go with what I like.

A few years back you will remember the nautilus 40th edition. They were larger- 44mm. I loved it. And yet I started reading the reviews- it’s too large, the diamond markers suck blah blah blah. Listening to the herd mentality- I passed.

What a mistake it was - not only cause they have sky rocketed but I truly love the bigger size in that watch.

In retrospect- all the people bitching and moaning were ones would couldn’t even afford the watch and yet they were the most vocal.

I should have gone with my gut and bought it. So same thing with the 5270j. To me the yellow gold is classic and iconic and I can’t wait to get it.

 

This is sad....

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/patek-philippe-to-cease-retail-watch-sales-stores-to-become-value-salons/

 

These are the same people who buy their watches at auctions and “destroy” them.

 

April fools bro. Lol. Read the article. It’s funny.

 

Anyone know when the new models are being released for Patek? Thought it was first week of April.

 

They're starting the release tomorrow. Not sure if they'll be all at once or gradually.

 

Forum chats are thinking they'll drop an updated/new Calatrava model?

 

Dang! gonna be a long night.

 

Wouldn't surprise me...Its needed.

 

Agree, hope its not a "green dial" though.