GLau[Patek Moderator]
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Hi Robert, You posed an interesting and relevant question, especially when you are referring to a "large amount" (to the general public) for each of the watches you mentioned.
Nov 11, 2020,10:31 AM
For this forum, our members tend to be passionate Patek fans. Hence, even (or especially !!!) for the owners of more expensive pieces, they want to enjoy and admire their Pateks by wearing and inspecting them.
For me, I wear my 5131 enamel world time watches for work, holidays and events. For special occasions (like birthdays, festive dinners, formal balls, etc.), I would wear my enamel Rousseau lion. Am I careful with them ? YES, as much as possible ! I also clean my watch everytime after I wear it. My Purist friends think I am OCD, but to me I simply want to maintain my watches in tip top condiiton because they cost a lot and I had to work hard to earn them.
If you decide to get an expensive piece because you love it, please do wear it carefully and enjoy it.
Best of luck with your decision and we look forward to your post on your complication watch.