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5146, Arguably the Best Watch Patek Makes For The Money
Congratulations on owning and enjoying such a great watch. 5146 is virtually a perpetual (yes, I know the February difference), has a beautiful cream dial and has both a power reserve indicator and sweep seconds hand, both of which the 5140 lacks. To top it off, it is several thousands of dollars less than the 5396 which has the same movement. It even has a deployant which the more expensive 5205 lacks. What is there not to love about the 5146? - and to top it off you have the rose version!
Enjoy!
patekova
My lovely 5146R one year later....
Dear all I got this PP 5146R brand new then for Christmas last year. It was my 2nd haute horology piece after my VC Patrimony in Sep 2012. Being the 2nd "elder" of my collection, it will always be very special for me. It is also my first and only PP now (...
Happy holidays too GLau!
Have fun with your family, friends and.... watches! :) Cheers Robin
Thank you mate
Yes it's very lovely to me :) Thank you for sharing my anniversary joy Cheers Robin
" I feel I like that this watch even more than when I bought it. "
That is the way it has to be, with watches which live with us. There are chapters of your common life you are writing together, or, at least, with it. ;) It is always good to re evaluate your feelings, after a while, and it is even better when the feeling...
Thanks again Nicolas!
Sorry for the grammatical typo with an extra "that" but you got what I mean. It's a journey for sure with all our watches and the bonds and stories I share with my watches will be passed down to my kids in future. Thanks for your encouraging words once ag...
Thanks for sharing your journey
Glad to know that you are still in love with your watch and the love is growing. I acquired a PP 5205 around the same time last year. But for some reason, the watch has not really grown on me. Strange thing, this hobby of ours. Have a blessed Christmas. ...
Blessed Christmas iAn!
Thanks for your kind words. Yes I recall your purchase too (over the Lange AC) as I was comparing a PP vs Lange AC too. That was Christmas last year! :) Hmmm, maybe wear the watch a bit more especially during significant meetings and events. Somehow that ...
Wise words my friend
Out of interest, which ALS were you comparing it to when you bought this PP? Regards, iAn
The Lange Saxonia Annual Calendar
I recall you did the same comparison but like me, went for a PP AC. :) Cheers Robin
Robin, thanks for this story. I really like this PP. If I
were to buy a PP, I would buy this for sure. Its great to have a collection diversified across brands, like you do. And I wonder what PP will come out with next year since it is their 175th.
Thanks Kunal!
If you get the PP 5146R then we will have 2 similar watches the other being our rg VC Patrimony Traditionelle in rg. :) I guess we are both lovers of rose gold's warm feel. Keep me updated on your PP purchase! Enjoy the hunt and take your time. I realize ...
Thanks Robin. I do not know how much this PP is, but I am
A bit curious about the 5296 Calatrava with sector dial and SS Aquanaut. But knowing PP, very expensive. A non PP that has taken my fancy is the ALS 1815 up / down. Let's see what happens in terms of purchase and what I can afford when.
Keep us updated Kunal!
Yes the 1815 up down is also very yummy! But I prefer the original 1815 up down, esp the Le one with the hunter case back with Mr Walter Lange's signature. Need some time to hunt that though. .. Cheers Robin
5146, Arguably the Best Watch Patek Makes For The Money
Congratulations on owning and enjoying such a great watch. 5146 is virtually a perpetual (yes, I know the February difference), has a beautiful cream dial and has both a power reserve indicator and sweep seconds hand, both of which the 5140 lacks. To top ...
Thanks Patekova!
Wow your evaluation of the various references is really good! Totally agree the 5146 is one of the best value current production PPs. I was lucky it happens to have a dial and case design that l really love and it fits my small wrist very well. Cheers Rob...
The wristshot is disturbing
Tell me that's not your arm. It's too fair under the hot sun we have here. Some outdoor activities with a Nautilus is in order. For the watch, the dial is rather unique. Melvin
I seldom go into the sun!
And I have very fair genes for a south east asian Chinese! Many of my colleagues think I am from China instead of born and bred in hot Singapore. I still remember Melvin... we had a gtg pretty much a few days after I got this watch! The cream lacquered di...
This is the nicest version of the 5146 IMO.
After 1 year you will know how you feel about it and it looks as though you will have many memorable moments with this fine piece. :) Happy holidays! fernando
Happy holidays Fernando!
Thanks for your ever encouraging words and posts Fernando. Merry Christmas and a blessed new year! Cheers Robin
What a coincidence!
Happy belated birthday! Your 5146R is looking great! Nice shots and thanks for sharing. Your photos give more credit to the warmth and beauty of this watch than mine. Cheers Robin