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Substitution Economics!
Jul 19, 2020,12:19 PM
You nailed the psychology and the economics exactly! Thank you so much for explaining and sharing Roger!
Best,
Robert
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2 vs 1
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-09:53
Running into a challenge and I would love to get the input of Patek afficianados. Posting in the Patek forum because Patek enthusiasts nearly universally respect Lange and Journe. I certainly do! I am planning to save enough resources for (what I would li...
thanks GLau!
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-10:19
It will be quite a while before I make a decision but until that time I'll enjoy the luscious anticipation! Best, Robert
Good advice Nico!
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-10:22
I was thinking that since Patek owners also appreciated Journe and Lange - that they would be able to speak from experience. But of course your advice is correct and appreciated! Best, Robert
Wise words
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-10:13
really appreciate that you shared your thoughts Nico! Best, Robert
Thank you so much!
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-10:17
Monopole, not only do I appreciate your valued advice but I'd like to share with you that your screen name "Monopole" just happens to be the name of my favorite college drinking bar at my small school in Plattsburgh, New York (up near Montreal, Canada). I...
FabR, you are an artiste
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-10:40
Your learned input is very helpful. I've often thought about having an example from each of these houses for variety sake. There's certainly strength in that choice. If I may inquire, what particular Patek reference would you absolutely NOT stray from in ...
Your dilemma spans more than horological pursuits.
By: Wristenthusiast : July 19th, 2020-11:12
It’s called substitution economics and it exists in every purchase. And is natural. I personally want, many things in life. But when money is in hand I start to go “ wait. I could have X or Y,Z and Q!” I agree with others that while you save your money, d...
Substitution Economics!
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-12:19
You nailed the psychology and the economics exactly! Thank you so much for explaining and sharing Roger! Best, Robert
Just depends on the strength of your love for the 5170.
By: vitalsigns : July 19th, 2020-11:16
Personally, I would opt for the FPJ and the ALS, two great pieces and nicely representative of their respective brands. Buy the FPJ first as its price seems to be running hot these days. Be sure you can handle the thickness of the ALS. There is a big diff...
Yes, the German wall was a problem with my dress shirt cuff
By: Robert65 : July 19th, 2020-12:28
in both the Dato and the 1815. The slab-sided case was straight vertical off my wrist and I continually had to shake my cuff to coax the cuff over the top of the case. Yes, the 1815 Chrono case size is less thick than the Dato, but that straight slab-side...
Both are awesome.
By: vitalsigns : July 19th, 2020-12:39
I prefer the look of the Dato. Such a perfectly executed dial. But the black dial rose gold 1815 sure does pop. Tough decisions.
I would like to congratulate you for having such patience
By: Brandon Skinner : July 19th, 2020-21:50
2 years waiting and saving would kill me. I really wish I had such patience and determination. In saving for something meaningful I normally get derailed by charming “easy pickups” that feel good in the moment but only push grails further and further away...
Category collector
By: Weems@8 : July 19th, 2020-22:50
I collect on category also. I have 4 categories, and i have 4 watches which fits in each. The fifth category is open, and enjoying the anticipation is on. This is interesting. Why do you collect what others collect who are active in that Patek Philippe fo...
Which one(s)
By: KonaJ : July 20th, 2020-15:09
My “Grail” watch seems change as time passes, especially after I wear it for an extended period, so I might be inclined to buy two “almost grail watches.”