Patek Philippe Holy Trinity Collection

penfriend · 2023-04-22T11:27:56Z

Explore penfriend's Patek Philippe 'Trinity' collection, featuring diverse complications and materials. Discover expert insights and future acquisition plans.

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Penfriend, a respected member of the WatchProSite community, shares a deeply personal look into the evolution of their Patek Philippe collection. This article explores the nuanced decisions behind their 'PP Trinity,' highlighting a preference for color, diverse complications, and a deliberate move away from conventional choices. Penfriend's journey offers valuable insights for collectors navigating the Patek Philippe landscape, particularly those seeking to build a collection that reflects individual taste over market trends.

I have been very blessed with the incomings since last summer which represent my PP collection up to now. Three relevant product lines are covered in three materials and with different complications. And they are all colorful which matters a lot to me. One could argue that yellow gold and white gold are missing - well, I have requested something rare in WG, and YG is simply not my color at the moment. One could also argue that a grand complication is missing - but here I must admit that I am more attracted and drawn to (and spoilt by) my Montblanc-Minerva grand complication....

Any suggestions from the experts?

I at least am very happy for the moment, looking forward to future releases and a possible RH allocation. HAGWE!

Not to forget the beautiful Aquanaut for my wife that she received a couple of months ago for supporting my hobby

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The collector's Patek Philippe journey began in Summer 2021, indicating a relatively recent but highly focused acquisition strategy that bypasses common steel sports models.
The new Aquanaut clasp design is noted to be less comfortable than the Nautilus clasp, with its edgy profile causing discomfort for some wearers, a complaint reportedly heard by authorized dealers as well.
Suggestions for expanding the collection include a Patek Philippe Ref. 5320G perpetual calendar, particularly the discontinued cream dial for its versatility, or a Ref. 5270-1R perpetual calendar chronograph on a bracelet for a sportier aesthetic.
A perpetual calendar, such as the Ref. 5327G or Ref. 5326P, is recommended to complement the existing sporty Aquanaut, dressy Calatrava, and versatile Nautilus, with a World Time also suggested for its enamel dial potential.
The author has applied for a rare handcraft Patek Philippe in white gold, indicating a preference for unique, artisanal pieces over standard complications like the World Time, which was deemed too small on the wrist in the Ref. 5230P.
While intrigued by the Ref. 5320, the salmon dial version did not meet the collector's expectations, suggesting a discerning eye for specific aesthetic presentations.

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TeutonicCarFan

Apr 22, 2023

You have sporty (aquanaut), dress ( calatrava) and all other (nautilus) covered. I agree with nico, the enamel word time would be a good step. In addition, a perpetual calendar, here I like the 5327g followed by 5326p. Regards, Kevin

GLau

Apr 22, 2023

HOLY trinity 👍 Do you have a favorite amongst them ?😉

penfriend

Apr 22, 2023

somehow the complication is none that I favor a lot... and I sport my orbis terrarum LE10 as you know. But for the enamel part it could be one, maybe even in YG

penfriend

Apr 22, 2023

I was intrigued by the 5320 but disappointed with the salmon dial - will see if a better version will come in the future

patrick_y

Apr 22, 2023

I bet you have a WorldTime coming. Probably a special one. You have superb taste already - possibly even more superb than my own, so I might have to default to you! The Montblanc Minerva can't be beat!

penfriend

Apr 22, 2023

but I dislike the new clasp of the Aquanaut, it is more edgy than the nautilus one and pokes into my wrist. so tbh that one does not get much wrist time for that reason. AD has heard that complaint a couple of more times, so does not seem to be me only

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