Patek Philippe

Good day all, I have a little dilema. There is a PP 5124G Gondolo which I think is gorgeous and a JLC Reverso Septantieme which I really like . I do not have any rectangular or "form" time piece hence these two which are both manual winding and IMO absolutely beautifull. I cannot afford both of them at the same time of course but will eventually try to get one after the other. Which do you think I should get first.

Kind regards

Francois

I'll go for Septantieme in blink of an eye...
why because I had chance to see both in metal
before Gondolo seemed very handsome but after holding Septantieme
in hand I just dropped dead gorgeous...
so my advice go and try both if you can then you'll know for sure
Best
Damjan

Once again, you know where to go.



best,

Nicolas.

I have tried it in Singapore six months ago, gogeous, beside I can't make it to Croatia in 2 days!!!

Cheers. Francois

 

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I may have the chance to see it. Late December? Early January?

A bientot. Francois

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pain is his game...

Antonio and "The garden of peculiar flowers". No, not Tomas, this is beetween good and good

Salud. Francois

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between 2 beautifull yet very different pieces of art and engineering. Yet, in this case the Septantieme is by far IMO the best "engineering" time piece but the slimness and simplicity of the dial of the PP is also very appealing to me. It is a pitty that where I live there is no easy opportunity to see both pieces in the flesh (please someone, please contradict me, I'll shout the drinks!LOL) The Septantieme is, well the Septantieme, first and first and first as you highlited in your review and I love it too,  so perhaps I'l go for the Septantieme before the Huitantieme!

Oh! forgot, budget is also part of the equation! Dreaming, dreaming...it is so good to dream! I'll let you know soon.

Bonnes vacances.

Francois

 

it is my turn to wait now. I have decided for the Septantieme Platinum, will send some pics when it arrives in a few...weeks!!!!

Kind regards

Francois

 

I have only seen pics of the Gondolo on the net but I have tried the Septantieme in Singapore six month ago and loved it.

Cheers. Francois

The Patek Gondolo is simply stunning in the flesh, especially the yellow gold one.

 

that is the one my heart does not beat for! Strange, isn't it. My heart really feels something good about the white gold one, probably because of the dial, I just love the dial of the white gold.

Kind regards. Francois

 

What a beauty!

Cheers

Francois

like JLC? or the Septantieme in particular? True the 5124G is sublime to my eyes but I have not seen it in the flesh (metal!) yet I have seen and "wrist tested" the Septantieme and at that moment my heart said, please get it!

Budget, budget, always this bloody budget thing to think about.

Kind regards

Francois

As cool and attractive as the Duo is, I always find myself going to the Patek.  It has nothing to do with style, certainly not quality, but how each feels on the wrist. I feel more comfortable with the feel of the Patek.

I don't know that I accurately described it but for some reason, I just don't put the Duo on as much as I thought I would.

If the Septantieme is something you can't get out of your mind, you should not hesitate and get it.

There was a point 20-25 years ago when I just was not satisfied with a simple watch, I wanted the one with all the bells and whistles (complications) and when I got it, I would put it on and wear it for a while and then shift to another watch, then another, etc. (I'm confident most folks here know the process). Then I would come back and for a period of time, re-setting the watch was fun but now I must be getting lazy and find myself  gravitating to the simple watches where you just set the time and go. I would not entertain getting rid of it because it represents a special time of my life which is too meaningful.

Either piece is great, just how you feel about them. And I think you already know the answer.

Best,

Whit

own (or have ever owned) any Patek or JLC watches?

That would be helpful info in order to provide you with a more useful answer...



Cheers

I own a Patek Annual Calendar 5396 RailTrack in rose gold, beautifull and yes I own 2 JLC, 1 Master Perpetual in white gold the 37mm version and the World Geographique in platinum the one with "Ketchum" on the city dial. The one I wear most is the Master Perpetual it is also the most accurate but I love them all. The Septantieme I think is beautifull however perhaps a little thick, the PP 5124G I think is more dressy. Well we'll see.

Kind regards

Francois