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This would be a very nice problem to have.
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 and looks gorgeous.
- 5370p. Probably my favourite watch Patek has ever produced.
- 5131/1p. Didn’t like this initially from the press photos, but what a mistake that was! Baron wrote about this piece and his report says it all
- Lastly the 5208p. I’m not really into multiple complications, with lots of different settings to make. But with that budget, if getting a complicated watch, might as well go all in!
Just missing the cut are the 5950a and 5711/1p (original edition). I would probably add those as well 😀
Patek Philippe: Top 5 fantasy garage, assuming you win £175,000,000 on the lotto, 😳
What 5 pieces would you desire in you 5 watch box! Here's mine: Steel 1518 The very first perpetual calendar Platin minute repeater with perpetual calendar: described as the most important wristwatch ever Unique white gold world time Platin 2499 What woul...
Not really into vintage..
..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...
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...
Wow! Did not know about this....
....the IWC GC Split. Best. (thanks: Motion in Time). ...
I still don't love it...
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...
I don't need so much money to build my ideal Patek Collection.
I would go for: 1/ The same vintage Patek World Time than you, Imran. 2/ 5970P: 3/ 5131P, but on a strap: 4/ 5100G: 5/ 3417: 6: 3939G Or 5078P: Best, Nicolas ...
You are a true Patek man Imran!
I will post my top 5 later on. One needs to think very carefully to shortlist one's top 5!!
Here are my Top 5 Pateks of all time!
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 ...
Your pictures show a love for the Officers case!
I wish the lonfon watchbwas platinum with enamel dial Best Imran
I am quite predictable
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
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
May you be so kind to tell what is Patek lithograph? A photo would be great)
Wow!!
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
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,
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
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?
Once I have thr go ahead I will enlighten you on the tourbillon, as for Daniels
Get the book Watches by Daniels and Clutton Only has one wristwatch in it Often referred to as the Horological Bible Best Imran
Have not thought about it much. But 2 3 minute repeaters would be fine with me.
A Nautilus platinum 5711 , an ellipse platinum would likewise be fine. Another Aquanaut in white gold can pass. Cheers friends. Geross.
2497 WG applied Breguet numerals and 1526 stainless steel with blackened applied Arabic numerals. These are the top 2, unique, mint and extraordinarily beautiful.
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...
Wow, superb choices!
Vintage heaven in 5 pieces! Some pictures of your choices! A truly sumptuous collection! Thanks!! Imran ...
Thank you Imran for taking the time to find and post those images!!!!! For accuracy's sake, while the 2499 RG you post is fantastic,
It is a very nice 2d series. The one I am referring to is a 3rd series almost NOS with no tachometer track. Will be auctioned in Geneva in a couple of weeks. Against, many thanks for locating and posting the images!! Best, patekova
Unfortunately I do not play lotto...
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.
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.....
......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.
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...
Thats an very nice and expensive shopping list
I have only the 5131P on my list, but the 5316P could be an supplement if they discounted the 5208P
I have 5131P in the Salon
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.
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
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......... 👍🏻😂
Well...
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?
Excellent choices , especially considering
Arsenal supporter You see, you do have some knowledge 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I see that as a result....
I lose my 5970p but poor Z and M lose the 5370p and 3448j. Ouch
My 5 watch list, have done too many statistic course that I do not do the lottery (easier to make the money then win it) :-)
1. 5208P 2. 5316P 3. 5131P 4. 5370P 5. 7000R for my wife ...
I'll play...
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....
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.
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....
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
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
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 ...
Hm...
Certainly, because I would only spend a tiny part of the jackpot on watches?! ;-)
Fun to play...
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
I can’t argue with your summation! Beautiful and varied selection
Thank you! Best Imran
Woow amazing selection and very very similar to mine!
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,
Yes indeed, I spoke with Geneva to see if we can do an exclusive here
So watch this space!!