Patek Philippe

I know purists won’t like this so I apologize upfront. Here’s the story, let me know what you think. The 5170g black dial is my favorite watch design. But I just *hate* Patek’s white gold. It’s yellow colored and I just can’t get over it - it clashes with... 

outside the box 📦! If it is a piece that you will keep

Not sure if that’s because I am a “Purist” or because they are artworks, but either way….a huge No from me!😉 As a more straightforward suggestion, since you hate Patek’s white gold: why don’t you only consider their offering in other metals, if there is s... 

And leave Patek G original. Besides, a bit of extra 🌞 is healthful (and usually inexpensive).

It wears nicely and hides its heft well versus something like a Datograph. I had a 5170 and don’t feel the 5370 is a leap in wearability. In the words of Ferris: “It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.”

Into consideration (Ben clymer recently talked about how it just doesn’t wear correctly; said similar about 5204) Fair point and very helpful reply - I’ll investigate (though wish they didn’t lume the hands)

Wears absolutely perfectly. I call BS 😀 ...  

Try it in person. Ben is a nice guy, but his wrist is not yours. If the $$ are really not an issue I’d be shocked if you didn’t keep it on your wrist.

If only because its not a durable coating so you can wear and scratch through it. Easy enough to replate but personally I don't like the idea of coatings that easily scratch off revealing a different color even if in this case it would be very subtle. The... 

...and not vice versa. Therefore if you think you need to rhodium plate your watch to enjoy it in full just do it. IMHO, of course and please bear in mind that I've never owned a Patek so what do I know?.