Patek Philippe

Hi, Need advise on getting my first Partek. As I am new, thus have look to this forum due to many Patek owner here for some clue. Would love the Aquanaut and Nautilus series but I know it’s impossible to purchase new and way above retail. Looking at the f... 

Welcome to this forum, Not sure i can comment a lot, but the pilot watch is pretty new to Patek (or at least they have not done it since quite a long time), so you can hardly say that this is the brand DNA even though it is a nice watch. The 5xxx series a... 

Yes agreed on the pilot , was offered this piece from 2 AD here ,was wondering about it’s popularity。

if it was my first Patek, I'd go for the 5205R-010. It is drop-dead gorgeous and is a modern classic. -Dean

Saw it 5905 at the AD today, was gorgeous too but not sure about jumping into the deep end so early.

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The last one on your list which one is that?

Sorry it’s 6006G Calatrava ...  

+ it has in my opinion the best movement from a visual and design perspective + It is very under the radar and less formal but - it does not feel as expensive on the wrist as other Pateks in that segment. I think when i pay that much money, i want all the... 

so the important exercise is to try them all to see which fits your wrist best and which suits your lifestyle. I would be partial to the 5524R but you must try them on as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! Welcome here by the way and to the beginning ... 

Well said

....giving us a bit more info on your tastes and requrements. What other types of pieces you have ? There is a big spread in price there. Maybe start with a pre-owned full set 6006G or earlier 6000G - it looks complicated whilst being quite 'simple' and i... 

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I picked a marvelous first Patek for myself ... but it didn't stir enough passion ... so it's gone. Don't do what I did. Kind regards, Dan

However if you are looking for an R on strap and do not have to buy from current collection the possibilities are many... 5960R for example is a stunning piece in any dial configuration... also think 6000R or 5140R are superb... well the list can be quite... 

The 5524 for the long term.

Great post from Patrick. Why should you be a follower, if you can lead? Pateks are great watches, but despite of being the best watches of the world, there is many more to discover. If Patek made a watch who fits 100% my taste, i wil not hesitate to go fo... 

strike a balance between your budget vs which reference you really love because the price range for these models is wide. The ones you mentioned are relatively available at ADs. Hence, try them on and feel which one sings to you most.

...that in the end, you better follow your instincts and buy what you really like (possibly after having tried it on your wrist), as opposed to what others may like for themselves. I'm not sure what model is the 6996R (perhaps you mean 6006G?), but the ot... 

This is what Patek does best...... A few references for you to consider..... (some current and some in the not so distant past) 5107 5127 5196 5296 6000 5000 6006 5096 5119 3919 (wee bit small for some but very good buying if money is a bit short) 5117 So...  

Thanks for the wonderful pics