Patek Philippe Triple Pleasure: Collection

Pretty Boy · 2021-01-28T06:51:21Z

Explore a Patek Philippe collector's 'Triple Pleasure' featuring the 5131/1P, 5231J, and 6007A. Discover community insights on these iconic references.

Pretty Boy, a respected Patek Philippe collector, ignited a lively discussion by presenting a captivating trio of timepieces and challenging the community to choose a favorite. His post, featuring the Patek Philippe Ref. 5131/1P, Ref. 5231J, and Ref. 6007A, invited fellow enthusiasts to weigh in on which of these exceptional watches they would select if limited to just one. This article synthesizes the community's diverse opinions and expert insights, offering a deeper appreciation for each reference.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5131P is widely considered a 'grail' watch among collectors, highly sought after for its intricate cloisonné enamel dial depicting world maps.
While the 5131P holds significant historical appeal, the Ref. 6007A, a limited edition Calatrava, offers exceptional wearability and wrist presence, making it a strong contender for daily wear.
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5231J, another world timer with a cloisonné enamel dial, is praised for its stunning aesthetics, particularly when paired with a vibrant green strap.
The ideal scenario for many collectors is to own all three references, thereby avoiding the difficult choice of selecting just one from such a distinguished trio.
The original author, Pretty Boy, expressed contentment with his Patek Philippe collection, noting his relatively short collecting period and acknowledging other members with more extensive or special timepieces.

The Discussion

FabR

Jan 28, 2021

Wow! 5131/1P for me as well, but this is seriously a top collector trio😍 Each one has a very special meaning as a Patek, besides that being allocated even one of them is a real dream for any watch enthusiast! Congrats🥂

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Pretty Boy

Jan 28, 2021

Thanks for your kind words, Fabrizio.

GLau

Jan 28, 2021

WOW WOW WOW to Mr. World WT and

Mr. Limited Edition ! For me, all three are grails !

Pretty Boy

Jan 28, 2021

Many thanks, Gordon.

Very kind, but there are numerous members here owning more (special) WTs and/or LEs than I do (including yourself 😉). However, I’m quite happy where I am, given the relatively short period of time for which I have been collecting Pateks.

GLau

Jan 28, 2021

Hi V, yours truly could

NOT get the 6007 :-(

agyzace

Jan 28, 2021

Same choice as you Volker! Great trio btw! 😊😊

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