Patek Philippe

Thank you in advance as I really appreciate the advice of trusted Patek Phillipe collectors as yourself! I am a big fan of Patek Phillipe and am ready to buy a great watch. I am looking to spend $15-25K on an investment grade watch. My question are as fol... 

Hunt them on the net, it is a big part of the pleasure! Best, Nicolas

our Patek Philippe forum! It is a fair amount of money you would like to spend, even when the budget is kind of "tight" in the world of PP. So, what are you expecting to get? Something for 24/7 on the wrist and fitting to each lifestyle? Something for the... 

How about a nice 5035? A mint example with box and papers can usually be had within your price range, and is available in yellow, rose, or white gold. Patek was the first to introduce the annual calender and it was immediately well received as a "useful" ... 

Remember. Follow your heart. We need more details. As Oliver stated, we hardly know who you are, how can you possibly expect us to give you adequate advice? That's like me asking you what kind of car should I buy... You don't know if I live out in the woo... 

The one road is a nice Calatrava ... Your budget would cover this in vintage or almost new... The second road is chronographs ... Your budget will not cover this. The third road is complications... Also very much out of your budget. Since you said 'invest... 

Thank you all for your great responses! I knew I would get some awesome advice, but never expected such amazing feedback and direction. I'm glad to hear that I'm not off the mark in my budget especially since I'm now leaning more towards a vintage versus ... 

First of all, that helps quite a bit. You really shouldn't be taking a Patek Philippe (and in general any high-quality watch) golfing (the topic of golfing with a watch is debatable, but in general many watchmakers advise against it), swimming, or stuff t... 

I would dismiss the vintage Patek suggestion, and go contemporary.... a vintage Patek is not about others noticing it... if they do, it will be very infrequent... to never, in the ordinary world. Hollywood types will generally have a more cultivated consc... 

In my opinion, although your budget may seem a little limited for a Patek, I believe you can get a great Patek for $25k and under. The 5110 world timer has been correctly mentioned and so has the 5711 nautilus. I would also suggest the 3960 (150th anniver... 

Hard to find and a classic that will never go out of style. Demand greater than supply...Easy choice for me.

.....your budget gives you a degree of freedom. However, a great deal depends on what type of watch you enjoy wearing. If you were going modern, then I have to say that I would agree with Nicolas and head for the 5110G...... if, on the other hand, you wan... 

...5167 aquanaut (perhaps with the bracelet) because there is always a line up at my AD (which is well known for Patek watches in Hong Kong) to get this basic but useful watch. have fun in your hunt !! Gordon

you can go fie a bnib 5167 used 5110 or maybe a almost new 5711(depending on what discount u can get) used 5712 depending on your lifestyle and what watches you have alrdy. for avtive everyday wear, the nautilus and the aquanaut for office everyday and tr... 

I would look at the 5085. You obviously have to like the looks of any watch you buy, but for value, I think this is it. It has the cal. 240 micro rotor, and the purpose of this caliber is to save space. So Patek encased it with a watch case that is thin a... 

Yellow gold 2526...... Iconic PP.

Definitely iconic, and a fabulous vintage Patek - but be very careful. An original and uncracked dial is the key here. The value (and investment grade as the OP indicated) is largely in its porceline dial. Even a small hairline can knock thousands off the... 

As you write the dial is the 60% of the value of 2526. It is the easyiest thing to evaluate, also for a newbie. Another fundamental tip for newbie: Buy such a watch in shop, not in internet. And from well known expert shop: it is better to pay 10/15% more... 

And don't buy it as an investment.

nt

patek 5035 black dial all the way. rose gold if you can. best bang per buck!

I would think a newer piece would be more lifestyle friendly with sapphire crystal and proper gasketing for water resistant capabilities than a vintage piece. Some of the pieces I would consider would be along these lines: 5115 5035 3960 5100 5015 Pagoda ... 

I knew I was in the right group! Thank you to everyone for the great watch recommendations and suggestions! As soon as I saw the 5110 World Time I instantly knew I found "my watch". It looks awesome! I was really interested in dual time zone vintage watch... 

platinum or white gold goes with your business. Never buy a Patek without complete box and papers. EVER! If buying used, beware, beware, beware. Good luck.