Thanks very much to all of you for the input. Someday, I'll probably end up owning a few watches to put in a rotation. But for now I'm looking for 1 watch to wear everyday... I was trying to decide between the 5107, 5127 (both classic, clean), 5711, and 5712. Thinking that I'm usually more casual, I
Trying to get a pp before oct 1. Just wondering... If you had to pick one, just one everyday pp... Which and why? Sometimes Suits, but i am 90% of the time dressing casual (jeans) weekends, etc. I have mine in mind, just wonder if it's a common choice. Thanks so much, I have learned lots from you gu
Friend who has never worn the watch. It's pretty much as good as I think it gets as a "preowned" watch. So the extract just proves the watch is real but no owner info. At this point I am leaning towards my friends watch... It there anything I should be concerned with? Thanks so much -- this is my fi
One other thought/question: I believe if the watch has been around for 5 years of more, you can request an extract from the archives. Do these also show the first owner? I'm just trying to figure out if spending the extra on a NEW from AD (a few thousand dollars) makes sense vs. one that is only a y
Thank you all for your responses. I would think the tourbillon is correct in saying that one really only sees papers upon purchase and if trying to sell the watch. I guess to clarify, I wonder if it will matter to my son/daughter when I give them the watch and boxes and papers -- that the papers wil
Hi All, Wondering what your thoughts are on being the first owner of a watch and having papers in your name? I'm planning (someday) on passing the watch down to my kids and wonder if it makes sense to spend the extra $$ vs. getting a close to or like new watch? I understand a like-new PP will have t
Hello! Looking to buy a Patek Nautilus 5711/1A. I am in LA and travel to NY and across the US often. Very much prefer a watch w/boxes and papers from an AD. thanks!