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What about a World Time?
Sep 04, 2021,19:44 PM
A quintessential Patek complication that can really span casual to formal.
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First Patek Advice
By: Dschmidt91 : September 4th, 2021-02:33
Hey All - First time poster but long time lurker. I love the passion I see from my fellow collectors on this forum (particulary the Patek forum). I have been collecting for about 7 years now and would like to add some Patek into the mix and was looking fo...
A warm welcome to the Patek forum !
By: GLau : September 4th, 2021-03:00
Adding Pateks to your collection is a meaningful and fun project ! Assuming you will continue your horological journey for the long term, building a relationship with an AD is also an important part of the process. Given your existing relationship with th...
First Patek Advice Reply
By: Dschmidt91 : September 5th, 2021-13:51
Appreciate the reply. I checked on the 5205G and they said three people ahead of me so they suggested looking at something else. Maybe the 5205R? I need to give the Worldtime a shot and try on the 5230. I have tried on a 5130P and was smitten but that wou...
Not interested in a 5396?
By: MZHammer : September 4th, 2021-04:14
To my eye, the 5396 variants are much more elegant and classic than the options laid out. The have more Patek design DNA in them.
5396 Considerations
By: Dschmidt91 : September 5th, 2021-13:54
This was my original front runner but then I tried it on and for the exact reasons you listed as merits, are the exact reasons I don't think I would wear it as much as I'd like. It's beautiful and elegant and the black shiny strap gives it such a formal l...
Interesting
By: MZHammer : September 5th, 2021-19:11
I'm considering one and that is precisely how I plan to wear it. Dressed down on a brown suede strap!
5960 Variation
By: Dschmidt91 : September 5th, 2021-13:59
Thank you. Have you seen them in the flesh? Any favorite varients. So many choices...
Welcome!
By: nafetS : September 4th, 2021-09:56
Given you already know you want a 5524g, I'd buy that one now and wait at least half a year with the other decision. For me, it would destroy the honeymoon time with one watch to buy another one basically at the Same time. Regarding these Patek I see only...
Excellent Advice
By: Dschmidt91 : September 5th, 2021-14:02
Never thought about the address info. Totally agree on Honeymoon stage, I have gone in and out of many watches over my time and there has been times where I'd purchase 3 in 3 months and the one I got first was sent to the backburner way to quickly!
Thank you
By: Dschmidt91 : September 4th, 2021-13:32
Thank you for the advice and the welcome. The 5205g has 3 people ahead of me but I could perhaps ask what the wait would be for 5205R. I have not had a chance to try on all the Worldtimers but I did try on the 5130P at a 2nd hand shop and I must say, it w...
What about a World Time?
By: SpareTime : September 4th, 2021-19:44
A quintessential Patek complication that can really span casual to formal.
5130P
By: Dschmidt91 : September 5th, 2021-14:10
I must admit I did have the opportunity to try on a 5130P and it felt great on the wrist. Not many out there though for sale...
Short Term Pain
By: Dschmidt91 : September 5th, 2021-14:12
Have you tolerated a good amount of short term pain throughout you collecting career? For example, the 5524G could be had for high 30s grey vs retail of 53k. I wonder if the AD would offer a 10% discount to ease the pain.