From Basel Fair, year 2000. Year 2000 was a great cru, with some good releases from Patek, such as this one and the 5100. 26 years after, where are we??? Best, Nicolas
More seriously, I have always had a soft spot for the celestial complication and the 6105G is very cool but it is also out of reach. The 5610/1P is lovely but in a small collection it would only make sense instead of my blue 5711/1A which has been getting
I think your summary of thoughts echo mine as well. Something about the case design that I find so appealing. Of course, one can wish for other hypothetical add ons ie applied hour markers/applied breguet numerals...but its time I get something that doesn
I have been looking closely at the three references 5115, 5116 and 5119. While each has its charm, I wonder if I don’t prefer the 5116: I think the welded lugs would work better for me here than the case shape of 5115 with “integrated” lugs and crown guar
Its never easy to choose or pick 1, as there are just so many references! I guess the way to go about it is to follow a flow chart approach, and be cognisant of the fact that not every detail you want, is carried by a single referrence. The 3796dj, althou
The 5110G was the first Patek I really fell for, though in my case was also the first one I owned! I still think it's the best modern world time watch, and just a spectacularly easy everyday wearer:
I also have a soft spot for that case style with the crown guards. Actually, I've owned a 5110G in the past, and currently a 5130G (which is an absolute keeper in my collection). And sometimes I search for the 5125, which tempts me a lot, but the price is
Amazing trio and similar to you also love these crown guards, even on dressier pieces. Had a 5127G, which let go (cannot even remember why or what for) and I’m considering going back with a 5107 (which flatter bezels - dream would be a black P, possibly a
Which resulted in this trio of 37 mm crown guard treasures as part of my collection The case design makes the watch look a bit sportier and gives it a bit more presence 5127G / 5125R / 5110P