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Patek Philippe 5905/1A - 001 and missing out on John Mayer
This is my lovely 5905 joining with me at work today. When the dial catches the light at the correct angle, it is absolutely stunning. That said, most of the time, especially indoors the colour is duller than in this photo. At least that is my experience after having this reference for a reasonable time. But it helps to keep the watch under the radar. Speaking of going under the radar, the 5905 is not a small watch in my view. One can keep it under the cuff but it may seek the sunlight every now and then without you realising the dial is out in the open š.
I have a bittersweet story with this watch. When I received this lat year, I had also expressed an interest in the Daytona 116508 solid gold/ green dial aka John Mayer. I am a bit reserved about sold gold (E and J) bracelets in general for the simple reason they reflect a lot of light drawing undue attention. I wear every watch I own therefore, a full gold bracelet watch, I feared may end up in my storage. The exception I was going to make, of course is the 116508 green. I absolutely love the dial colour, long before the John Mayerās interview with Ben Clymer.
Sadly for me, my AD received both the 5905/1A and the 116508 at the same time. I was asked to make a choice (rightly so I must accept) because they have to be fair to all clients. I made the decision to go with 5905 and the rest is historyā¦ I was fairly certain that Rolex was likely to discontinue the anniversary 116508 as the next big anniversary of the Daytona was coming up in 2023. And so it proved.
Do I regret missing out on the John Mayer Daytona?? The honest answer is sometimes I do. But then I look at my 5905/1A and think I made the right decisionā¦
This message has been edited by FabR on 2023-05-08 07:41:50
Patek Philippe 5905/1A - 001 and missing out on John Mayer
This is my lovely 5905 joining with me at work today. When the dial catches the light at the correct angle, it is absolutely stunning. That said, most of the time, especially indoors the colour is duller than in this photo. At least that is my experience ...
right choice
thanks for sharing! you did the right choice...love the green 5905. buy always what you like not what is liked by the mass
Thank you Nessuno and well said !
I totally agree. In life we canāt have everything. So we might as well try and do what we like not what others think or do š.
Interesting to hear your thoughts ā¦
I had a similar experience, but it wasnāt because both watches arrived at the same time. Personally, I love my 5905, the dial is wonderful catching the sunlight dancing on the e dial. Iām sure it will look just as special in ten years time. Best regards C...
Thank you Captain!
Absolutely! I am very happy that I decided on the 5905 without any doubt. As you said, I also have no doubt it will bring me joy in years to come. Thanks again
I would chose this over the rolex for sure
I have had similar thoughts and reservations about adding a colored gold watch. I like how they look, but not the attention. Patek is very nice in this green dial variant.
Indeed!
Would you consider 5711 in full gold or a future 5811 if offered šš?? Decisions, decisions ā¦
Well 5811 is gold at this point
But the age old question, what is available now or what can beš¤£
Congratulations on the choice you had
tbh I would have chosen in this case the Rolex because I am not a fan of the 5905 bracelet... but for sure this is more wearable and no safe queen - enjoy!
Very interesting! TBH I donāt mind the bracelet.
It is quite good looking and comfortable in real life.
Great looking piece and the green dial is attractive !
Since this is the Patek forum, glad that you picked this 5905 over the Daytona, but I am biased š Since this is a big watch, how does it wear on your wrist ?
Thank you Gordon!
I am not a big lad and my wrist size is 16.5cm. This does not wear big at all. It is not uncomfortable on the wrist either.
You made the right choice!
Patek over Rolex for me any day. Rolex makes some great iconic pieces but the mere fact that their watch is named after some two but celebrity is a turn off for me. Apologies to the John Mayer fans. 5905 is a stunner and one of my favorite pieces. ...
Lovely photos of your piece!
Both companies are very good at what they do I think. But they position themselves differently donāt they? I prefer Patek Philippe too, but one of the many reasons for that includes the fact that Patek Philippe is āless popular ā among the masses although...