Watch_kha_wen
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Does anyone know...
May 23, 2018,10:53 AM
if there is a logical reason for certain patek to be with a folding buckle and others t obe with a tang buckle?
I thought the most complicated/expensive ones were coming with a buckle, but i also saw some of the platinium ones with a tang instead of a buckle... so i'm a bit confused now
Also the bckle itself is around 2500 gbp !! without the strap though....
cheers,
Kev
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Does anyone know...
By: Watch_kha_wen : May 23rd, 2018-10:53
if there is a logical reason for certain patek to be with a folding buckle and others t obe with a tang buckle? I thought the most complicated/expensive ones were coming with a buckle, but i also saw some of the platinium ones with a tang instead of a buc...
There is no logical reason Kev
By: sham1 : May 23rd, 2018-13:29
Some watches come with a deployant clasp while others have a pin buckle. I personally prefer the latter because sometimes the deployant clasp is not so comfortable. Yes the PP deployant clasp is not cheap but many argue it is a piece of jewel on its own a...
Personal Preference
By: baufoam : May 23rd, 2018-21:37
I really like using the simple buckle. The deployant clasp makes me nervous . I prefer the simple, classic buckle on all of my watches.
The deployant buckle does not make me nervous
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-09:17
but quite a few are not as comfortable to wear due to their construction. I agree they are safer when you remove the watch but I am pretty careful when removing my watch anyway and always ensure it i done over a mattress so that if it falls (which it neve...
i have indeed read on another forum
By: Watch_kha_wen : May 24th, 2018-10:16
that the deployant one can be quite uncomfy compared to the pin one but it's quite aesthetic though (the one with the patek logo)
Personally,
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-10:57
I would never prioritise good looks over comfort. It is like buying a great looking pair of shoes that gives you blisters! Okay, perhaps an extreme analogy since wearing a watch with a deployant buckle should never result in any injury just possible disco...
You make good points, Sham.
By: BMR : May 24th, 2018-10:36
I guess I just haven’t had the issue with weight or experienced any loss of comfort on my deployant. I’m wearing one right now on my 5230 and I can’t honestly say I notice a difference in weight or comfort for a similar watch in my collection with pin buc...
And I am really glad for you!
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-11:00
I had a 5575G and a 5153G and both deployant buckles were not the most comfortable. If you fit a pin buckle to your 5230, you will notice the difference in weight. More importantly, the fact that you are happy and comfortable with your deployant buckle is...
I’m sure you’re right, my friend. 😂
By: BMR : May 24th, 2018-11:07
Sometimes it takes me a while to notice things such as this. I wouldn’t say you’re a fussy old pot anymore than I’m still in honeymoon phase with my latest piece 😁
I am actually quite amazed
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-11:16
that the 5230 has not been selling well since its launch. It is so much better looking and better proportioned than the 5130 and I would have thought that it would be a hit! Beautiful dial, gorgeous lugs, slightly smaller case, what is there not to like??...
The best part
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-12:23
is that despite the poor sales, the watch still holds its value relatively well in the used market!
I don't think so
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-23:40
as I see the 5230 in every AD I visit in UK and in Malaysia. But world timers have a price floor so the resale value of a 5230 is also dictated by the used prices of the 5110 and 5130. And the used prices of these two models remain strong. The 5230 being ...
That is what I meant.
By: BMR : May 25th, 2018-05:44
Lower supply in used market. If ADs have the 5230, that’s one thing because if they aren’t moving Patek won’t continue to produce more. Also, if they aren’t selling their will be less on used market, which is what we see. I wonder if the retail price is t...
I actually remember
By: sham1 : May 25th, 2018-10:13
when the 5110R was priced at slightly more than 11k British pounds sterling in 2002/2003. Has inflation gone up by more than 300%? I doubt so but we all know that prices of watches have escalated uncontrollably in the last last 15 years. It is always a qu...
Exactly.
By: BMR : May 25th, 2018-10:46
It would be very interesting to get the take on it inside Patek.
The laws of supply and demand have prevailed I guess
By: sham1 : May 25th, 2018-10:55
Mechanical watches have been enjoying immense popularity among all walk of life and even among women too so manufacturers have seized the opportunity and I do not really blame them. And we all know how addictive our passion is - one watch is never enough!...
We not price discuss things here on this Forum!!1
By: ingo5711 : May 26th, 2018-00:00
We should keen in mind the spirit of this forum and the idea of not getting carried away by money. We can surely "t hink" that a buckele or tang or 5110 timer is or is not acceptable price-wise or in line with other WT offerings . We can have our thoughts...
I agree!
By: sham1 : May 24th, 2018-01:12
The Cartier deployant buckle is comfortable and the Patek deployant clasp looks better than it wears! And comfort is pretty important when wearing a watch for most of us I think.
well that's kinda the problem
By: Watch_kha_wen : May 24th, 2018-10:14
it only seems to come in WG ... which does not help with the pricing though (around 2.5K GBP for the buckle ONLY) ok we dont talk abot money here bt stil... it's a fair amount for a tiny piece
If only available in WG...
By: lascases : May 24th, 2018-10:42
... I would not use it for 5056P. A different metal than the watch... No way!