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Patek 5960/1A-001 Advice Please :)
Inspired for the upcoming novelty I went to try the Patek 5960/1A-001 (mysteriously one of the most available models in the Patek catalogue!) and I am looking for some opinions. I know that Kari is a big fan (and that is a bit of guarantee 
) I like the bracelet that is very comfortable. I am also trying to justify the price tag with the complications of an annual calendar + chronograph that I think is only available in steel or Platinum with leather strap.
What do you think ? Could this be a great daily watch and dare I say an almost "final" watch ?
Thanks in advance for the advice
Christian
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Patek 5960/1A-001 Advice Please :)
Inspired for the upcoming novelty I went to try the Patek 5960/1A-001 (mysteriously one of the most available models in the Patek catalogue!) and I am looking for some opinions. I know that Kari is a big fan (and that is a bit of guarantee ) I like the br...
yes...i agree
with the white dial, it doesn't work for me. With a black dial....yes that is more cohesive for my taste.
I like this white dial better, but will be better in leather strap. When I spoke to Patek sales at the Geneva salon in Feb...
they strongly advised not to change to strap as that will void the warranty, saying the watch does not match description etc... For your case, no problem since you like the bracelet. I also saw this one display at Munich last June, so maybe its a good con...
thanks Raymond..good advice ! I don't...
plan to change the strap and I am checking re: getting a good dial. Somehow I like more the white dial (I have a nautilus white) because it feels more sporty and legible. Still thinking about the price/value here Christian
The description on the COO will be different, just like many items purchased new....
the warranty will be void if you alter something. I'm not sure how they can tell if you the bracelet back beforesend to service. Rgds Raymond
really?
If i had a problem with a watch movement in warranty that they refused to correct because I had changed the strap, I would be furious. I just don't believe this is correct.
This info was from the Geneva salon...I quoted the example from 5960/1A bracelet to strap...
5960/1A does not have a strap in their catalog...Aquanaut is ok because it's an option. For other watches, from one strap to another strap, my gut says it should be ok but you can verify.
In fact, it is quite simple
As Raymond said, if the watch is significantly modified, Patek is warning that they may not accept to deal with the consequences. And I think that's normal. Of course, if you change your bracelet to strap and go back to bracelet for a servicing, as long a...
"significantly modified" is the issue here....
....I have sent sevreal watches for service over the years. I sent one that originally came on a white gold bracelet. I still havethe bracelet but the watch is always on a black leather strap. I sent it for service on the leather strap. Not even a blink o...
it makes sense to me...I wouldn't change the bracelet! it what makes it special but...
of course I know that some owners liked on a strap. Still to be the bracelet is super comfortable. If it was on a strap I wouldn't consider it at all..
Hmm, how is the subdial read?
There are 60, 30 and 12 rings, but only 2 hands in that subdial. My apologies if It's super obvious!
I don't know :) they explained it to me a bit but I think I didn't get it right..may be some owners
can cast some light on this
In fact you can look at the chrono hour hand
if it is on the first half of an hour, you will read the minute hand that shows between 0-30 minutes. If the hour is in the second half, it is the other minute scale. Best, Mark
Just my taste, not a fan
I find the dial to lack the elegance of the other versions (plat, rose, white gold moscow). I am certainly not alone. Market speaks loud and clear. The fact is the majority of collectors simply do not like the watch and that is why supply far exceeds dema...
agree ...the taste is very individual on this piece and it might not be appreciated by all..
to me it doesn't matter but I like to get some advice and see the different opinions.
Difficult to say...
I have the steel version with white dial and the platinum version with black dial. I wear the steel watch at least 10 x more than the platinum 5960. In the end I find it as an asset that one can wear the steel version either with strap or bracelet. White ...
I think that it is a great watch.
I have ended up wearing mine more frequently than I originally thought that I would. I personally prefer white and have had some legibility issues with Patek black dials in the past. Of course that is a matter of personal preference.
As we speak, I wear mine. The P does not get much wrist time and
depending the offerings in Basel, I will consider the new black dial 5960/1A. Best Kari
great feedback Kari..
in face this is pretty significant for someone with such a great collection to wear this more than others. For me this is the main concern right now, to get something that I would wear a lot thanks Christian
I liked when you said that this could be the "only" watch..
of course is a bit of a myth but being so comfortable (and practical) it might be a good idea for a watch that will see a lot of wrist time.
I had some problems with my 5960/1A.
I could not take it out of my wrist. Since I bought mine, it has taken more than 50% of the wrist time and often I have even forgotten to change the watch when dressing to conservative business attire. I would be happy just having 5960/1A. In an ideal wor...
I think the 5960 is an excellent complications combination
I like how infos are displayed, its wonderful case etc... The A versions are definitely very different from the previous Pt and rose gold versions. The white dial, to me, is the sportiest and has this very unique "racing look" the black dial doesn't have....
I agree mark the white dial is nicer to me..
and more racing than the black one but is good to know that they are giving another option. Thanks for your advice, considering it seriously
Personally a fan of this reference in all varieties
and the steel is no exception. I know there are many opinions on the bracelet, mostly from non-owners it seems. I really think this bracelet is well constructed and extremely comfortable. The only (and this is a slight only) qualm about this sporty refere...
thank you keks I agree..that the only weak point
is the water resistance that doesn't let it be that sporty! this said I still like it and I feel I would wear it a lot. Still considering given the price point for steel
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I was in Geneva ha d the good fortune to have lunch at the same table, next to Mr Stern. Guess what model he had on . You guessed it. The one your wearing.
... beautiful yet discreet daily wearer
... that looks great on you! In my opinion the original bracelet should stay on the watch, which makes the complete look of the watch. Is there such a thing as *final* watch?
It is a perfect business watch
I would leave the bracelet on, especially when travelling as you can sweat. If one's business is more desk work, than happily with a bracelet.
If there is one reference you will find unsold at every AD it's this one!
If you love it buy it...doesn\'t matter what others think as you have to wear it
This is a seriously under-appreciated and under-rated beauty.
I went for one and have not regretted the decision. An incredible versatile, good-looking, piece from Patek.
I really like the case and the bracelet.....
but the dial is overly bestudded. No match for Zenith's colorful El primero Chronograph in my humble opinion. The movement may be superior but I do not know that. I would wait in line for the perfect love. Cheers Edward