Jay (Eire)
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I think you said it yourself, you stated what matters to you and which watch meets that.
Oct 20, 2020,11:00 AM
Who cares if the market hypes something beyond all reasonable level, or if the cool crowd all want to be seen with one. If it floats your boat then that's reason enough to have it.
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5230g trade cold feet
By: xxn : October 20th, 2020-10:27
Had an opportunity to trade my RO15202 40th anniversary today for a 5230-01 today plus small margin my way. Couldn’t pull the trigger because of noticeable finishing differences between both (yes apple to oranges comp). Would a 5230 be the right 1 patek o...
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By: Thomahof : October 20th, 2020-10:52
Thank you ALL for sharing your thoughts 🙏
By: xxn : October 20th, 2020-11:14
5230 had amazing wrist presence at 38.5mm, heft and lug shape. I just wish the case had some contrast polish/brush and I suppose that would have made me go for it. Absolutely enjoyed the experience.
I always applaud resentment-based decisions!
By: blau : October 20th, 2020-12:35
So I'm with you on the motive. Also, I own just one Patek Philippe, and it's a world time (5110g rather than 5230) so I absolutely regard "just one world time" as a good way to own PP. I could have others instead, I could have others as well (well, not TO...
Thats a gorgeous dial👌🏻
By: xxn : October 20th, 2020-12:51
Seems WT’s are functional, understated, proportional and unique i.e. the polar opposite of my dilemma. Thanks for your input🙏
This forum is priceless
By: xxn : October 20th, 2020-22:40
for informative and thoughtful information. Got to be honest though trading and flipping is something I wish to never go through again. May just store away my dilemma and hope the hype fades....
if you have doubts don't do it
By: benzng : October 20th, 2020-23:31
it's not a hard model to find so take your time and only jump in when you are sure enough.
Decision made
By: xxn : October 21st, 2020-22:13
The feedback on the forum and after consulting a PP specialist directly, I’ve decided to put the RO in the back of my safe and let this steel sport hype fade the goal is to ultimately own both a WT and Jumbo someday🤞thanks everyone