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2497 WG applied Breguet numerals and 1526 stainless steel with blackened applied Arabic numerals. These are the top 2, unique, mint and extraordinarily beautiful.
Oct 28, 2017,11:24 AM
Both appeared at the same Geneva auction a few years ago. 3rd - RG or WG 2 button 2523 WT with cloisonné map, whichever is more mint. I love WTs and this is the ultimate for me. 4th - 2499 RG 3rd series, the super mint one coming up next month for auction in Geneva. Why? Why not? 2499 for me is the ultimate reference. And 5th, the unique WG 3448 G red dot. Why? The incredible 3448G "with a twist".
I specifically limited myself to vintage, although I love modern and could easily think of 5 enticing choices.
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Not really into vintage..
By: john c : October 28th, 2017-03:05
..my first 5 buys after a big win would be: Breguet 1907(thanks Q&P); IWC Grand Complication Platinum; IWC Da Vinci Tourbillon(thanks J&M); Platinum Speedy & Rolex Daytona Platinum. After these I'd sit down and think about the 'Big Boys!! Best...
Nice selection...
By: patrick_y : October 29th, 2017-15:13
I will say, the IWC Grand Complication, which I have some experience with... Very big, very heavy (platinum version on leather strap), minute repeater too slow and too quiet. They apparently make a Grand Complication with a split seconds Chronograph I hea...
I still don't love it...
By: patrick_y : October 30th, 2017-00:55
The Minute repeater is slow, takes nearly 30 seconds for the 12:59 sequence. A Patek Philippe takes around 18 seconds. Also, the MR has a very noisy governor, so if you put your watch to your ear, you hear a lot of background noise from the spinning gover...
You are a true Patek man Imran!
By: sham1 : October 28th, 2017-05:18
I will post my top 5 later on. One needs to think very carefully to shortlist one's top 5!!
Ah ok! :-)
By: sham1 : October 28th, 2017-05:37
That makes it a lot easier
Here are my Top 5 Pateks of all time!
By: sham1 : October 28th, 2017-05:58
And I only need a million dollars! 1. Patek 5029R - This minute repeater was produced in 30 pieces in 1997 (10 in yellow, 10 in rose and 10 in platinum) to commemorate the opening of Patek's new factory. I love the elegant dial with its Breguet hands and ...
Superb choices! [nt]
By: Miranda : October 28th, 2017-06:02
I would love to see more of the London edition
Nice but
By: sham1 : October 29th, 2017-21:48
I am not too keen on the 324 movement compared to the 240
I am quite predictable
By: sham1 : October 28th, 2017-09:42
which is why finding a watch is quite simple - it has to be the right size for me, preferably slim with Breguet hand and numerals. The officer's case is also an obvious attraction. I am personally not too keen on enamel dials as they tend to be too white ...
Love the 3960
By: sham1 : October 28th, 2017-18:51
Correct everything but the platinum in only 50 pieces is not so good value for money! I know, I know, I am so demanding but for I cannot fathom buying the above when I know I can pick up a 3969R (my jump hour dream) and still have change to buy a 3960J!!!...
Patek lithograph
By: Alex25 : October 29th, 2017-16:01
May you be so kind to tell what is Patek lithograph? A photo would be great)
Wow!!
By: Alex25 : October 30th, 2017-00:35
Can you please tell me how can I order it (or smth close to it)? It is my dream to hang such pictures where I live
5959 is the best
By: Alex25 : October 29th, 2017-16:08
In my humble opinion 5959 is the best watch Patek has ever produced. Maybe Patek realizes it too, so the price is cough... suddenly a bit too high. The second best watches are watches with only repeaters as a complication. And the third one is unfortunate...
Hi Alex, the 5959 is indeed a special and superb watch,
By: Miranda : October 29th, 2017-16:52
This watch mvt 198 340 was quoted as being the mist important wristwatch ever made by Dr George Daniels It is a minute repeater with perpetual from the 1930's Then there is the unique ref 3615 Finally let me show you Msr Philippe Stern's prrsonal watch A ...
Repeaters are amazing
By: Alex25 : October 30th, 2017-00:39
Can you say why George Daniels named it the most important watch? By the way the tourbillon you sent looks like it wasn’t produced by PP. Did they invite someone else to help?
Thanks
By: Alex25 : October 31st, 2017-01:33
I will definitely get it
Wow, superb choices!
By: Miranda : October 28th, 2017-11:30
Vintage heaven in 5 pieces! Some pictures of your choices! A truly sumptuous collection! Thanks!! Imran ...
Unfortunately I do not play lotto...
By: dr.kol : October 29th, 2017-02:10
Anyhow, I'm mostly interested in modern Pated because the vintage is like a deep swamp. I have most of the versions I want to have in steel and in WG but clearly five platinum pieces are missing. I'm trying to get a bunch of watches which cover most of th...
I understand you.
By: dr.kol : October 29th, 2017-03:48
Anyhow, for me a bunch (=collection even I'm not a collector) of watches representing Patek's art of watchmaking. And such a bunch is (nearly) achievable. Best, Kari
oh i get that completely.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : October 29th, 2017-04:27
......its just i am the type of guy who always needs to look behind Door B! I think the thing fo me is that I find modern Patek Philippe amongst the most interesting of any manufacturer now. Across the range there are some truly inspired and interesting w...
It makes a lot of sense to you.
By: dr.kol : October 29th, 2017-04:45
I need to come to the end of collecting the watches. At 16 platinum Patek I will not buy anything which would increase the total number meaning that if I want to get something new, something old needs to go. But that's regarding the platinum pieces. Steel...
I have 5131P in the Salon
By: dr.kol : October 29th, 2017-05:10
and 5370P & 5170P on the way. Hopefully a nice 5270P will be introduced and then the shopping list is "just" around 1 million. Best, Kari
Uhmmm...this is trickier than I expected.
By: Baron - Mr Red : October 29th, 2017-02:14
First things first, I think if i won the $175m, it would not in itself alter which watches I currently view as the grails. Having the money to buy something should not alter the original perception of the watches. So, in that spirit, I am more in line wit...
A stunning 5, and that 5970.....sublime
By: Miranda : October 29th, 2017-04:47
I nearly added it in my top 5 But I couldn't The reason being you wouldn't sell your So I would have to kill you Luckily I went for the plat 2499 So I guess I saved your life You owe me brother......... 👍🏻😂
This box
By: FRAMII : October 29th, 2017-03:56
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Well...
By: TheMadDruid : October 29th, 2017-06:19
I'll take Baron's 5970P; Z's 5370P; MikeH's 3448J; your 5500G; and to show you I am not a greedy thief, my 5230G. Fair?
😘 [nt]
By: Miranda : October 29th, 2017-08:41
I see that as a result....
By: Baron - Mr Red : October 29th, 2017-08:15
I lose my 5970p but poor Z and M lose the 5370p and 3448j. Ouch
Excellent choice
By: Miranda : October 29th, 2017-08:42
And 1 for the good lady Bonus prize! Best Imran
I'll play...
By: keks : October 29th, 2017-11:15
Not easy by any means but here is my initial 5 in no particular order of preference.... 1- 5650G blue dial. The perfect all round watch to me. Great construction, amazing movement, and useful complications and water resistance. 2- 5950A black dial. The pe...
hard to narrow it down with so many amazing pieces....
By: keks : October 29th, 2017-11:58
1436A could be a nice alternative to the 5950A as well, stainless split second.... and then there is the iconic 2499P of course which in hindsight must overtake the 5970G/P.... how could I forget the 2499P, I would have to toss that in there as well!
This would be a very nice problem to have.
By: RussW : October 29th, 2017-14:42
In no particular order I’d go for: - 5070p London edition. An exclusive version of an icon. - 3670a. I’m not very knowledgeable about vintage Pateks, so this modern watch with a vintage movement seems like a safe choice. Plus it’s a chronograph in steel a...
Tough question....
By: Langeholic : October 30th, 2017-04:32
In no specific order: 1. ALS Turbograph Perpetual 2. PP 5370P 3. PP 2499P 4. PP 5178G 5. Lange 1 Tourbillion PC Handwerkskunst
My top 5
By: Mr. M : October 30th, 2017-05:43
5539R (Think Patek may introduce it at some point), 5711A (blue), 3738G, 5940R... will keep my 5140G, so I "only" need four other pieces to complete my dream collection
I will play, too
By: dom007 : October 30th, 2017-13:15
5650G, white gold, blue dial —> because I need a sport watch 5950A, steel, black dial —> because I need a steel watch 5370P, platinum, black dial —> because I need a watch with Email 5204P, platinum, black dial or 5970P, platinum, black dial —> because I ...
Dom....
By: Baron - Mr Red : October 31st, 2017-08:23
You made me laugh a lot.
Hm...
By: dom007 : October 31st, 2017-10:57
Certainly, because I would only spend a tiny part of the jackpot on watches?! ;-)
Fun to play...
By: beejo : October 30th, 2017-15:35
But I discovered not one that I have now in my collection will remain in the top 5 list,I must change that 1.5070P 2.5970P 3.5131R 4.5650G 5.2526J Simple and down to earth Best, Ahmed
Woow amazing selection and very very similar to mine!
By: Freccero : October 30th, 2017-16:45
I would like to ask you about your third choice since I never Seen/heard about this watch. Can you tell me something more about it, because I tried to search on the internet but I could not manage to find anything. Thank you. Best,