Patek Philippe

Dear Purist, As a non-Patek owner, I always converse with Patek collectors and ask if you can only have 1 Patek what would it be? Of course it’s highly subjective and depends on lifestyle but please do feel free to share what would you would choose as you... 

Saw it for the first time in the (semi) wild on a watch dealer's wrist and this reference is impressive yet simple. Very impactful. That being said - I own a Patek Nautilus 5712/1A-001 and despite the hype/overpriced nature of the Nautilus - I find it to ... 

If I had to stick to the modern lineup.

PP was my holy-grail of brands to own, which I looked up to in awe. At one time I owned 4, including the YG worldtimer. I started to feel like the grass is greener on the other side of the PP world, so I sold the 5130J-001 it for the "higher-end" 5130R-00... 

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Is that a general sentiment or specific to the 5130?

Prices tend do reflect that in some models, but it's not ony for the 5130. Whether YG or RG or WG or Platinum, the metal one chooses depends on each individual's own taste, really.

I would take the liberty to put 1 model per 'range' of complication... Sure there'll be Patek collectors who would add more insights than this but if I've to choose 'one Patek' - it is going to be one among these... Calatrava : 5196P - albeit small moveme... 

You sir have honed in your tastes 🎩

It may be a simple two handed watch limited to 80 pieces in rose gold (although it pretends to be yellow gold in pictures!) but the fact is that this watch blends with my wrist better than any other and it was my watch of choice when I visited the Patek f...  

If I had to reduce my collection to a two watch collection, this would be an automatic inclusion

I still wish you to keep all your collection my friend...you've a good group of timepieces !

The plan is to keep every watch that blends with my wrist and that provides a feel good factor

For me, it is the 5110P, the world time. BUT, the 5960A, the 5970P, the 5970 and the 5100G are my absolute favorites, if we exclude Minute Repeaters which belong to another planet.

a-lot of cross over from seasoned collectors, all are serious pieces and most certainly insightful tips for that elusive piece some day 🤞🙏

1. What is your budget 2 do you want a dress watch or sports watch My favorite references are 5970, 5270, 3940, 5712, 5320.

Only if I could buy at retail price.

5970. The version is purely down to personal preference but the watch is simply incredible. M. But there are many in second third fourth etc etc.

But only in my dreams ;-)

But with Dore dial.

It gets everything pretty much perfect and the r adds so much depth, warmth and class.

Just curious...

I think it’s a big design flaw. I also find the the day/month windows a little disproportionate to the case size. On the 3970 it’s perfect but for the 5970 it should be bigger. Patek realized this and corrected it on the 5270.

But everything else seems damn near perfect

I thought multiple times about selling everything and getting one, but I know it would bother me. We like what we like, right ))

...other wise Calatravas are in the conversation at lower price points.

The epitome of perpetual calendars: 3940. The perfect worldtimer: 5110p. The ultimate three hands watch (with date): 5227 (yes this last may be a little more controversial)

Perfectly sized, thin, signature Patek complication, gorgeous and balanced - I think it may be one of the most unanimously loved modern Pateks. The only knock, in terms of collectability, is that it was made for a long time. But a first series 3940 in gre... 

Source: An excellent post www.watchprosite.com ...  

or a famous celebrity or athletes, u take whatever their AD offers u,😅

Rather than pick something i would never own, I will go with one i do that reminds me of a very special time in my life. I would sell a lung before i sold that one.

if I can choose whatever reference. Probably 3940G.

Hard to choose one.. 3940 1st series or 3940p, 2526, 3428.. Dream one and done pieces. I would choose comfort and ability to just blend into the wrist over a thicker Perpetual calendar chrono or manual wind chronograph. More of a daily wear. The 5110 seri... 

Perfect size and proportions, and harmoniously balanced ...  

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5370P and 5650G