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Connoisseur-ship is not just about value, but also buy something you love.
Sep 05, 2018,01:23 AM
Connoisseur-ship is not just about value, but also buying something you love. Two of the three paragraphs of the body of your message are all about price and value increases.
I say the best pieces are the 5100 and 6000. Those are truly rare pieces. I do stop and ask people whom I see wearing the 6000 why they chose that one. It's one of my favorite Calatravas and an often overlooked one.
Nautilus owners and aspiring owners are common... The Patek Philippe 6000... Now that's someone who went off the beaten path.
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Will the Aquanaut go the same way as the 5711?
By: westrop : September 5th, 2018-00:51
I’m on the waiting list for a 5711 and recently had the opportunity to try one at my AD. Sitting on my wrist with my Aquanaut I think there is room for both in my collection but I know which one speaks to my heart more! Perhaps Nautilus prices have reache...
Connoisseur-ship is not just about value, but also buy something you love.
By: patrick_y : September 5th, 2018-01:23
Connoisseur-ship is not just about value, but also buying something you love. Two of the three paragraphs of the body of your message are all about price and value increases. I say the best pieces are the 5100 and 6000. Those are truly rare pieces. I do s...
Sounds like you are speculating on watches.
By: chocomallo : September 5th, 2018-03:46
And asking for a market (Purists) assessment of whether you should continue to hold the Aquanaut as an asset or trade to something else that you consider more valuable. I do not think this is the right place to ask that question or expect an answer. I sug...
If you really liked the pilot travel time watch you should buy one.
By: geross : September 5th, 2018-05:14
And if the Aquanaut has to be sold then just sell it. But at a price that is higher than what you bought it. Here's a formula you could ponder upon. Lets say a watch you bought cost 1k in $ 4 yrs ago. Now a similar model if your watch is discountinued or ...
let us make a gentleman's deal...
By: mahesh : September 5th, 2018-05:49
you love Aquanaut, so keep it. i love 5711 but could't get it from retail - so introduce me to your AD. 5711 is a keeper for me so if you get it at retail you buy it. Best, mahesh.,
Then keep it.
By: geross : September 5th, 2018-05:59
Its a winner. Cheers 🍻 Geross ...
Hi Westrop
By: GreatPilot@me.com : September 5th, 2018-11:37
I believe the aquanaut and the pilot are such different watches you need both! The 5711 is a no brainer...IMO if you want to sell/trade a watch FOR ANY REASON it’s your money and your business. I love the Purist site and all the people that are much more ...
I wish I could get on a list :)
By: Wristenthusiast : September 7th, 2018-16:56
Other than say on this forum, I don't actually know anyone else who owns a PP. my friends ( as in my face to face non- internet) just aren't in those circles. I would love an acquaintance who was on the list but didn't want a 5711. Technically I'm on a li...
I’m the only guy in my circle of friends with a Patek too.
By: westrop : September 8th, 2018-03:35
They know I love watches but they just don’t get it. I agree too it’s hard to be taken seriously at an AD especially if they don’t know you and they look at what’s on your wrist. I waited just under 4 years for my Aquanaut, principally because I moved loc...
Keep the 5167
By: Poky : September 5th, 2018-16:08
Yes, the prices will continue to rise. I nearly sold mine and am so glad I didn't. Three dealers (they were proper ADs in London) told me to keep it and that was just over a year ago. It is great value for money and I think a great model, the same movemen...
I think price and availability in comparison to the 5711...
By: kennygfunk : September 6th, 2018-17:56
is partially responsible for the increased popularity of the aquanaut. However, I think it could surpass the 5711 with a little tweaking. For starters, I would ONLY change the part of the casing where it attaches to the strap so that you can fit the 5711 ...