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Al beautiful

 

Collectibility is a shot in the dark here but as many have commented the enamel is most likely candidate.

However for owning it is most important to consider why. If for investment there are better things to invest in. If for wearing, then what kind of wear. Daily, occasionally, regularly in rotation, etc... also how it fits in your overall collection.

Personally I have looked at this enamel LF in the past, found it spectacular visually but the case did not work on my wrist. Just my arm that is weird perhaps. Same for the steel LF. The LF that felt most right for me was the square case. The FPJ is a very smart watch, can be passed for dressy and casual in this configuration. It is a great piece. The Patek is gorgeous, have owned this one many years ago but felt it was too grown up back then but today I wish it was was in the drawer... a thing of beauty. Yes the movement is the weakness but then again it does what it is supposed to as a watch otherwise.

Good luck! Go with what you feel the strongest attraction to, always works the best...

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Help me decide

 
By: pptraveltime : March 16th, 2019-13:16
Which one do you like better? Especially in terms of collectibility. Appreciate the input. Have a great weekend. 1. Laurent Ferrier Black 30k+ 2. FPJ Platinum 30k+ 3. Laurent Ferrier White Enamel 50k+ 4. Patek 5196 Platinum 30k+     ...  

I vote Ferrier enamel...

 
By: mdg : March 16th, 2019-13:20
...anything but the Patek. It has a lovely face but the movement isn't very exciting imho.

Definitely this... 🔥🔥🔥

 
By: Watcholic_id : March 16th, 2019-21:58
Would be my choice if price isn’t an issue 😊 The PP would be the 2nd choice. Cheers

Patek.

 
By: Figij005 : March 16th, 2019-13:25
Most harmonious package. Especially on the smaller wrist. FPJ on 2nd.

Patek 5196

 
By: COUNT DE MONET : March 16th, 2019-13:26
Best looking of all three. I spare comments on the other two.

First, which one do you love most?

 
By: drg : March 16th, 2019-14:22
If unsure, is it in your budget? If so, the size, the feel, the way it sits on your wrist are all important factors - what makes you smile, heart beat faster. Versatility, will it be a daily wearer or a piece that has to wait in line to get some wrist tim... 

i've thought through the exact set of watches &...

 
By: mahesh : March 16th, 2019-14:23
i realized i'm not comparing apples to apples... 1, LF - steel case, micro rotor 2, FPJ - pt case, manually wound gold movement 3, LF enamel - WG case, micro rotor, enamel dial 4, PP - pt case, manually wound you'll not easily come to terms with the above... 

FPJ but the guilloché dial

 
By: mahesh : March 17th, 2019-00:22
Manually wound Pt case & gold movement... PP would have been my 2nd choice - except the movement is too small & at this price point 5711 or 5712 make sense imho Best, M ...  

i don't think any of the above performs one above the other in secondary market...

 
By: mahesh : March 17th, 2019-00:47
& IMHO that shouldn't drive your choice, the market can change tomorrow ! go for what you like & what you would like to keep in your collection...

Go with the one that you like the best.

 
By: Tiggermelad : March 16th, 2019-14:54
My personal choice would be either the enamel LF or the FPJ. I find the black LF a little too severe for a watch of this type. I have no interest in Patek as long as they are too lazy to make a decently sized manual movement for the Calatrava.

Exactly...

 
By: mdg : March 16th, 2019-15:17
The PP is a classically beautiful dress watch, but the movement has been an afterthought for far too long now.

For me very easy, definitely the 5196p

 
By: Mineral : March 16th, 2019-19:46
it is classic calatrava that look good all the time. Timeless piece

My 2 cents.

 
By: Wristenthusiast : March 16th, 2019-20:06
If you are not sensitive to price, I’d go LF white enamel. I don’t know what your current collection is, but it ticks a lot of boxes and I believe the value will go up. But I can say that the PP would be my second choice. It is a great daily wearer. The b... 

Laurent Ferrier

 
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 16th, 2019-21:25
Hands down. Even if you take the black dial it’s still a great watch and I think the best choice out of all the other priced at 30+K

The LF looks a tas too big on your wrist

 
By: dedestexhes : March 16th, 2019-22:21
for a dress watch. It it is available in a smaller case, I would go LF, if not PP. Br, Dirk

Al beautiful

 
By: keks : March 16th, 2019-23:50
Collectibility is a shot in the dark here but as many have commented the enamel is most likely candidate. However for owning it is most important to consider why. If for investment there are better things to invest in. If for wearing, then what kind of we... 

My choice would be the LF enamel or the FPJ but most importend is buy what you like most .

 
By: Watchonthewrist : March 17th, 2019-00:21
Dont look at these watches as investments . Just buy to wear and enjoy them as much as possible . That is what this crazy hobby of us is all about imho.

Very well said.

 
By: Geo : March 17th, 2019-02:24
The PP is the most common, but fro a visual point of view, I think it is the best looking watch. GEO

Advantage Patek...

 
By: runie(1) : March 17th, 2019-03:13
But the white LF comes very close.. The black LF has no chance...

If you don't mind...

 
By: CL : March 20th, 2019-11:13
If you don't mind people keep asking you to take out your watch from the wrist to show them, go with the LF enamel. I have seen it in person and it is truly wonderful. Don't wear this watch when you are driving or having a date. You will be busy staring a... 

Thank you!!! :-)

 
By: CL : March 20th, 2019-20:43
I still haven't gotten the chance to meet you.. It is something we must do !!!