Patek Philippe - the basics of building a great collection | Page 16 | FerrariChat

Patek Philippe - the basics of building a great collection

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by roma1280, May 11, 2016.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. JAM1

    JAM1 F1 Veteran
    Rossa Subscribed

    Oct 22, 2004
    7,186
    FL, NY, and MA
    Full Name:
    Joe
    It’s all a personal choice, but for me the indentation in the 6 o’clock chapter ring isn’t disruptive to the aesthetics. Of course I own a 5270 with the chin too, and not being off put by it I actually believe there’s unique value in these dial variations. I also don’t see the 5 and 27 as all that impactful. My preference would have been uniform sized numbers but it’s not dramatic. Ultimately the modern size, functions, and pusher through the crown supersede any misgivings about the dial nuances.
     
  2. roma1280

    roma1280 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    May 2, 2010
    4,207
    Palm Beach, Roma
    I think that is well said
     
  3. roma1280

    roma1280 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    May 2, 2010
    4,207
    Palm Beach, Roma
  4. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 19, 2006
    16,110
    Full Name:
    Stickbones Swagglesmith
    ROMO, Sir_Ferrari, ronfrohock and 4 others like this.
  5. roma1280

    roma1280 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    May 2, 2010
    4,207
    Palm Beach, Roma
    Love it too. Stunning. Congrats!!
     
  6. labcars

    labcars Formula 3
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 22, 2003
    1,589
    Phila. + Scottsdale
    THAT is a seriously grown up piece!! Wear it in good health!!
     
  7. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 19, 2006
    16,110
    Full Name:
    Stickbones Swagglesmith
    Thank you!
     
  8. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 19, 2006
    16,110
    Full Name:
    Stickbones Swagglesmith
    Thanks!
     
  9. Camelot

    Camelot Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 6, 2013
    555
    down South
  10. roma1280

    roma1280 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    May 2, 2010
    4,207
    Palm Beach, Roma
    Lovely. So I passed on a 5990 last year at list price because my AD refused to honor the $5k discount they had agreed when I ordered it - not one of my brighter decisions
     
  11. drjohngober

    drjohngober Formula 3

    Jul 23, 2006
    2,040
    Cville and Gbury Tex
    Full Name:
    Dr.John Gober
    I have been offered a 5524R at a local AD. Interesting piece, going by to look at it again today. Thoughts?
     
  12. ronfrohock

    ronfrohock F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Aug 16, 2004
    3,919
    MA
    Full Name:
    Ron Frohock
    Very handsome! I would get it!


    Sent from my iPad using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
  13. roma1280

    roma1280 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    May 2, 2010
    4,207
    Palm Beach, Roma
    I think it’s amazing. Super chick. Not one to pay list for though which is around $50k. Our friends at watchbox have one that can probably be bought for low 40s.

    https://www.thewatchbox.com/shop/4121190.html?keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqay8jrmo5QIVgpOzCh3xsgFeEAQYASABEgLQ1vD_BwE


    There is a cool article in this months watch time magazine on the 5524r
     
  14. roma1280

    roma1280 F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    May 2, 2010
    4,207
    Palm Beach, Roma
    Camelot likes this.
  15. ROMO

    ROMO Formula 3
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Mar 18, 2008
    2,056
    WASHINGTON DC
    Full Name:
    ROMO
    Just got the lighter grey dial version with blue alligator band though I wish it was a deployment buckle and not the tang.
     
  16. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 19, 2006
    16,110
    Full Name:
    Stickbones Swagglesmith
    ...but that deployment buckle Calatrava is really big, i’ll bet it rubs on surfaces.
    Congrats btw!
    I’m waiting on blue alligator band to go with blue dial.
     
  17. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jul 14, 2003
    60,788
    In front of you
    Full Name:
    BCHC
    So? :D :D :D
     
  18. ROMO

    ROMO Formula 3
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Mar 18, 2008
    2,056
    WASHINGTON DC
    Full Name:
    ROMO
    To each their own but I've not encountered any issues with the deployment band on a 5960R. I'm happy to wear any PP on any band! Cheers!
     
  19. drjohngober

    drjohngober Formula 3

    Jul 23, 2006
    2,040
    Cville and Gbury Tex
    Full Name:
    Dr.John Gober
    Haven't pulled the trigger yet but probably will this weekend. Praying for a Naulitus to come on by surprise. Amazing how difficult these are to find at ADs now. Three years ago they were easily to find
     
  20. gh0st0

    gh0st0 Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 2, 2018
    2,497
    Midwest
    I’d take an aquanaut at this point, but none in sight
     
  21. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 6, 2003
    24,957
    Las Vegas, NV
    Full Name:
    Ryan Alexander
    Well there are a couple new on Chrono24 but closer to $40k than $20k...

    I really liked the Pilot Travel Time. While I'm not a big gold fan, the brown dial and gold version was very good looking in person, a lot of depth to the color. Darth mentioned it could use a more exciting texture on the strap which I agree with.
     
  22. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 6, 2003
    24,957
    Las Vegas, NV
    Full Name:
    Ryan Alexander
    I love this one. If they ever do a blue/orange colorway, with navy and orange hands/markers (or a Gulf blue w/orange), I'm going to have to tell a kid that it has been nice to have them around but we need to cut expenses to make room!
     
    ronfrohock and SoCal to az like this.
  23. gh0st0

    gh0st0 Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 2, 2018
    2,497
    Midwest
    Yeah they’re out there, but paying msrp is about as close as I’ll get
     
  24. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner

    Aug 6, 2003
    24,957
    Las Vegas, NV
    Full Name:
    Ryan Alexander
    I've posted a few times here about my interest in Patek, as early as 2003 said I wanted a Calatrava. It's been a long road, but with my 40th I wanted a personal landmark.

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login

    Deep thanks to my brother Darth and his wife for helping me track down this NIB 5196g to my desk within 48 hours!
     
    darth550, ronfrohock, mchas and 7 others like this.
  25. italiafan

    italiafan F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Jul 19, 2006
    16,110
    Full Name:
    Stickbones Swagglesmith
    Nice!
    Huge congrats, a classic beauty!
     
    ryalex likes this.

Share This Page