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Is unique and wil remain unique.
Unique in the shape of its case, in its movement, and because it won't be re edited.
I don't care about the vlaue it will hold or not, the most important is how much I love it.
... And I love it a lot.
The 5960 is a cool watch, and to say all, another one in my wish list, BUT I would, without any hesitation, get the 5100 first, OR, if I had to choose, I would get the 5100 over the 5960.
Now, if you start to feel that it is too thin, or too... I don't know, that shows that you are not in love, unconditionally in love with it.
In this case, pass on it.
And go for the 5960.
My 2 Dirhams Shekels Old Francs.
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-05-20 09:03:36
Desire to own the 5100R
Hi,
I always wanted to buy the 5100R or 5100G for collection. Though i find the size to be thin and small for my wrist but somehow the idea of owning one always gives me the pleasure. Do you think it would be wise to indulge at this stage with prevailing pricing and since the watch has been in th emarket for 12 years, one really has to find one in a pre-owned market and then spend money to get it fully srviced from the factory as it would be due on mainly all the pieces around.
What are your thoughts? With the same budget one can get a used 5960p .....
Any advice.....
Ovi
I always wanted to buy the 5100R or 5100G for collection. Though i find the size to be thin and small for my wrist but somehow the idea of owning one always gives me the pleasure. Do you think it would be wise to indulge at this stage with prevailing pricing and since the watch has been in th emarket for 12 years, one really has to find one in a pre-owned market and then spend money to get it fully srviced from the factory as it would be due on mainly all the pieces around.
What are your thoughts? With the same budget one can get a used 5960p .....
Any advice.....
Ovi
I don't know how much you love it, BUT the 5100, whatever the metal
Is unique and wil remain unique.
Unique in the shape of its case, in its movement, and because it won't be re edited.
I don't care about the vlaue it will hold or not, the most important is how much I love it.
... And I love it a lot.
The 5960 is a cool watch, and to say all, another one in my wish list, BUT I would, without any hesitation, get the 5100 first, OR, if I had to choose, I would get the 5100 over the 5960.
Now, if you start to feel that it is too thin, or too... I don't know, that shows that you are not in love, unconditionally in love with it.
In this case, pass on it.
And go for the 5960.
My 2 Dirhams Shekels Old Francs.
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-05-20 09:03:36
If it were me...
I'd get the G model, mostly because I prefer the blue dial
I would also say that comparing to the 5960 isn't really a good compare, except on price. The 5960 is an excellent piece with an important movement for Patek's history, but it's also, based on my dealer at least, a really popular piece. The 5100 was always more of a niche product, so if you find the one you want at the right price, get it. The 5960 will always be there for you later down the line.
A
(or save your nickels for a 5101, since that's the one i REALLY would want 
Naturally I don't know your preferences...
but for me it would be very simple! I would go for 5100 without any hesitation. Even Patek's rose gold is really nice, I would take the white gold model because of the metal and the blue dial. However, the R version is also fantastic.
Good luck with your decision, Kari
I did not want to mention the black one.
But when you said it, my list would be G as 1st, P as 2nd, R as 3rd and J as 4th. Anyhow, all versions are fantastic!
Best, Kari
One more thing:
Just yesterday I picked up some watches from complete service done by Patek in Geneva. It is amazing what they can do: the watches come out like new and the costs are not huge.
My wife got a vintage watch back: they made a full service to the movement, new crown, the case was fixed and polished, the bracelet was shortened and polished plus the watch got a new glass. Total costs were much below 2 k in the Swiss currency.
So making a complete service is not that expensive if thinking about the value of the watch. The whole thing took 12 weeks.
Best, Kari
I own the 5100g
I have had on the 5960p blue dial. Totally different pieces. I pined for the 5100 for two years, never having it on my wrist. Why? The movement for me was beauty. I don't find the 5960 movement visually interesting. The case of the 5100 is very unique. The applied numerals of the 5100 is of vast interest to me versus the 5960. They also satisfied my lust of the 5070p which I could not bring myself to afford. The blue dial is a killer there is more blue than in the 5960. I love the power reserve and it's red pointer. It winds beautifully, albeit it takes a while for the ten day reserve. Over 100 winds.
Please don't misunderstand. I would love a 5960p and a 5070p. But money and value matters to me. I own a 5980a so I have the chrono dial design in my collection. All are desirable pieces. The 5100g s a rare piece. BTW even though mine is used it keeps accurate time to two seconds a day so I did not feel the need for immediate service.
My only complaint? The curved sapphire causes reflections so at times it is difficult to read. Really difficult to wrist scan. But this is a wonderful piece. I am in total love. One other thing, this is not a small watch. It wears nicely but it does wear thicker with the curved sapphire. No matter, after waiting so long I have no regrets.
Best to you in your decisions.
Joe
Joe, it would be great if you could post some photos of the 5100 G.
Thete are not many, my friend.
Best,
Nicolas
Here are a couple
I am very sorry the quality is poor. I need to get a proper lighting system. But these three illustrate the point I was making earlier in the thread. I promise I will do better and post a stand alone thread on this watch.
Sorry the pix loaded twice. Oh well, twice the fun!!
Best,
Joe
Sorry the pix loaded twice. Oh well, twice the fun!!
5100
all the way over 5960 as it is limited edition and production already ceased whereas 5960 you can still buy it from a dealer anytime now. I have the 5100R (acquired in 2nd hand market) and still love it every time I have it on my wrist. As you said it yourself, 5100 is a collection pieces. As to the servicing, I checked with the service manager at PP and he told me not many people service the 5100 even though it is 12 years down the track already. Maybe most people leave it in the safe most of the time. Both 5100R and G are good looking, the black dial in the P is relatively bland but has the smallest production vol. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
The 5100 g is so special
It's one of those watches only Patek could make. More daring and interesting than the 5960 (a watch I really like also)
I hope you find yours
Please, don't go on a 5100 G !
So there will be on more on the market ;-)
I'm totally crazy about this watch, certainly the one which had the greatest effect on me when I put it on my wrist ! Exceptional case, gorgeous beauty, huge charm, incredible originality, so you've already got it, I'm in love with it.
Did you find the 5100R?
I just got one in from a client.
This is GORGEOUS!
Really an AMAZING watch
I wish I could keep it myself but the wife would leave me hahaha
Let me know if you found one or are still looking.