Miles_151
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I'm not sure I agree with your quantity over quality thoughts.
Both the 5070 and 5960 are equal in quality to 5370 they are just different but both exceptional as references in their own rights with their own unique qualities. The simple perfect scenario is quality and quality in the ideal world.
You have beautiful quality watches there my friend in those two historic Patek references.
Cheers
Miles.
Quartet contemplations
I know some collectors at times find a particular reference they fall for particularly. In the world of PP quite common is 5970, 5070, 5110, 5130, 5131. For me it would have to be 5960. Such a versatile reference and happens to wear incredibly well. If dr...
the first two: Pt and SS
should have most wrist time IMHO. WG and RG could be nice to have and to look at by not much more on my wrist. Except if I strictly owned only these 4 watches ;-(( Very nice 5960's what so ever. Patrickh
My thinking as well!
Would I be content if these were my only pieces is the question I suppose! The top two are getting plenty of wrist time. Thinking the bottom two would as well if decision was to make these four the collection. Hmmm... but there are so many other pieces th...
I prefer to wait Basel 2017
with expected 5131P, 5170P and maybe new perpetual calibres as the current ones had already 20 years old (expiry rights) ????? Time will speak to our heart ;-)) or not.
Am I mistaking or...
there is also 59060 P black dial which is the rarest configuration... Did you eliminate it on purpose ? As for me I could easily consider SS and this 5960 P only, don't you think? Well in whatever configuration, they are all gorgeous... It's good to have ...
The rarest one..
Should be the Moscow - lower left quadrant. LE 100 pieces I believe. Although I love the ref, I think they have one big problem - the poor AR coating. Anybody else noticed this?? Come to think of it, the steel one was not as bad... ...
AR coating problem on the G?
Yes officially the Moscow at 100 is the rarest. However my steel is an even smaller batch a non-standard custom piece however: ...
As much as I like the black P the anthracite is a marvel
So in the interest of keeping it to one in each metal the black dial had to go on the R for me... I believe the black dial R with black date registers is quite small production as well. Slightly more commonly seen is the R with black dial and white date r...
5110 is more realistic, in terms of funds. But not less charming.
Now, I could also consider another quartet which is very dear to my heart: 5110P / 5070G / 5100 G / 5960A... Just to diversify the pleasures... Best, Nicolas
That indeed is a wonderful quartet you suggest
I had for quite some time the mission to have five PP each in different metal and collection but have up as too many other temptations came along. I did make it at one stage however but some have since had to depart to make room for other temptations ((
This is a very familiar feeling, my friend. I had 5, I let two go ( 5712 and 5130 ) and one was stolen to me ( 5196P ).
I had the ambition to hunt a 5100G and a 5960... Still alive, but quite challenging... Best, Nicolas
A quartet is temptating
but I have some other, very interesting, plans. Thus, I must be happy to own these two. Best, Kari ...
This duo makes sense:
Every day 5960A is the right choice. But when dressing to business suit and placing a tie to the neck, 5960P is the right choice. Best, Kari
My P gets more wear than any other piece I own. So versatile with the anthracite dial!
The pair arguably is a perfect one. If the A was wearable in water the two would be the only one would need
Understandable urge
As another 5960 enthusiast, I understand the urge entirely, but encourage you to consider that there is nothing magical about quartet vs. trio vs. quintet vs. solo. I have the habit of buying two or three additional versions of whatever references I like ...
Yes think you have a valid point!
There are many other fish in the pond to catch indeed! Thanks for thoughts!
If .....then......
5070 would definitely be my quartet from ones you have shown last one looks best to me Cheers D
something like this :-)
not all mine :-( But I was happy the tI got the chance to take that picture ...
Hey wait..
that is cheating...there are more than 4 of them Yup that makes perfect quartet in my PP book Thanks for reminding me how lucky you are Cheers D
I love the 5960.
And only own the original 5960p. I think they are incredible watches technically and aesthetically. I think they are generally massively undervalued. Love the Chrono fly back feature and most importantly for me my eyes love it and it has a great wrist pre...
Yes I agree in that they are massively under appreciated. Perhaps production ran a bit high
and usually that makes a reference less interesting to many collectors. However this instance I struggle to dislike this no matter what. I tend to think it offers tremendous value for anyone looking to add an amazing piece to their collection!
I think we are many here to be attracted by such a project
I wondered myself if it was a kind of collector thing, a kind of natural temptation to gether many elements of a same kind or a true desire. I imagine that I would personally focus on how I would feel wearing them alternatively and I think I would need mo...
Thanks for your thoughts always Mark!
Yes most likely not something I am going to pursue for now. But thought is quite appealing now that I have succumbed to the idea of having two of the same ref., perhaps that is enough of a testament to the appreciation I feel towards this particular ref.!...
The Ref. That attracted me PP
The grey dialed platinum to be precise.I have one in stainless steel waiting for me to pick up soon,And hope to get my hands on a P. Best, Ahmed
Ahmed, it's "nice" to have both
but you would notice the same as I did: the steel version is taking 95% of the 5960 wrist time. And there are so many nice Patek around... Best, Kari
I know what you mean,Kari
I am just thinking of it as a future plan,Exactly like thinking about getting 5070P and 5370P,Both are watches that I love and I want to acquire one day but Not in the near future. Best, Ahmed
We have similar tastes...
The amount of money I paid for my 5070P and 5960P equals the price of 5370P. And there would have been money left for a cheeseburger or two. It makes me wonder. Now I need to find the money for 5370P next year. Sometimes I wonder if I focus too much on qu...
I'm not sure I agree with your quantity over quality thoughts.
Both the 5070 and 5960 are equal in quality to 5370 they are just different but both exceptional as references in their own rights with their own unique qualities. The simple perfect scenario is quality and quality in the ideal world. You have beautiful q...
Thank you Miles.
I'm always looking for quality and Grand Complication does not (necessarily) mean higher quality than a Complication. Best, Kari
5960 is a nice watch
but for a chrono I prefer a manual wind and not an automatic ... So it will not be my first choice
After seeing this post for some days.
All i can say is they are all nice chronographs. But 2 stand out for me the blue face white gold and the stainless steel. So this 2 are the ones to get on this reference. My opinion. But if you want all then by all means. Its a winning proposition. Cheers...
The WG version indeed looks quite amazing, a bit hard to find unfortunately.
Personally I would love to have all four in the picture but choices choices... so many fish in the pond. Thanks for your thought!
