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My first dress Patek?

 

This is my first post here, as I am more active in the AP, Lange and Panerai sections. My reason for this thread is to try and narrow down the perfect first dress piece. I have followed Patek Philippe and browsed this section for quite a while. I truly appreciate the incredible works of art produced and would love to possibly purchase my first soon. I have numerous sporty pieces from an Audemars Piguet Grand Prix to a Panerai 127.. however, I feel it's the right time to move away from "sporty" and into "dressy". I have gone back and forth between Patek and Lange.. and am not quite sure which brand to start with for my first dress piece.

A few requirements to help narrow the search: I prefer a piece other than an Ellipse, Gondolo, Aquanaut or Nautilus as I am more interested in a complicated dress piece. I prefer a larger watch as my usual daily's are anywhere from 42-47mm. In terms of precious metal I prefer RG but will consider YG and WG. So, I come to you Patek experts in search for my possible first. I am looking forward to hearing your feedback and contributing in the future to this section.

P.S. (I was able to try on two 5146's today (YG and WG).. beautiful pieces.. wish I could see it in Rose) How does it look?












Regards,
Jared


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1st complicated dress piece?

 
By: amanico : June 24th, 2011-22:28
Get a World Time! A 5130 has a bigger size than a 5110, 39, 5 mm if I'm correct, and looks even bigger than it is on the wrist. You will get a PP, and a Cult Watch, a Reference in the World Time category. Best, Nicolas.

Hmm..

 
By: bulliondesk : June 25th, 2011-14:02
The World Time is just a bit too busy for my taste. But nonetheless a beautiful timepiece.

5146g

 
By: Pythagoras : June 24th, 2011-22:37
My choice would be 5146g. The anthracite dial is a beauty to behold.

RG 5146? It's a sunset on your wrist, mate! A physically sweet beauty ...

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : June 25th, 2011-01:45
The 5146 that you have narrowed down should be the piece that you have in mind, well done. Now what model? The RG 5146 is just a sparkling beauty, possibly the most handsome version of them, if you like RG. I tried the WG white dial, YG white dial on and ... 

Thanks for your response Moritz.

 
By: bulliondesk : June 25th, 2011-15:00
I am a huge RG fan. I prefer it of all the metals. I definitely need to try it on! I like the Yellow and the White but I have a feeling the Rose will really pop! So you would not consider the 5146 a dress watch? I am looking for something that can be worn... 

I'll pick WG, grey dial

 
By: vlkcheng : June 25th, 2011-03:37
but then I think the Saxonia annual calendar has a cleaner dial.

5146

 
By: mjnoumoff : June 25th, 2011-08:53
THe 5146 is one of my favorite watches of all time, and was what lured me to Patek over 10 years ago. I really like the slate dial so and prefer white gold or platinum. I would go with the 5146P. Granted I have not seen a rose gold version.

5205

 
By: THE Paul Erhardt : June 25th, 2011-09:13
IMHO the 5205G is the best Patek to make the transition from oversized sport watch to complicated "dress" watch. The case is big by Patek standards (40.5mm) and the look is clean yet contemporary. In person it is an absolute stunner, I only say in person ... 

Thanks for the recommendation Paul.

 
By: bulliondesk : June 25th, 2011-15:04
I will have to take a look at the 5205 later this weekend. Maybe I am trying to steer far from my current collection and that is why I am more drawn to the 5146 or 5140 etc... hmm. I will have to see.

no worries

 
By: THE Paul Erhardt : June 26th, 2011-10:45
No worries man. Honestly, while it is a bit avant garde for Patek, it is still miles away from your collection and more toward the dress side than the sport. Paul

Yes, currently...

 
By: THE Paul Erhardt : June 27th, 2011-08:19
But I would never put anything past Patek, especially when it comes to metal color variations of pieces. Paul

Here's my choice..

 
By: fernando : June 26th, 2011-19:32
and I prefer it over the Lange AC . You will appreciate the size & complication after the APs & Panerais and from your WS it seems to fit you well. The folding buckle is an added bonus IMO. A watch for any occasion IMO. cheers fernando...  

Nice shot Fernando

 
By: bulliondesk : June 27th, 2011-08:19
I really would love to see some pictures of the 5146R!