Would you let go of a 3919J for a 5127J/5124G instead?

I have owned a Calatrava 3919J for over 20 years. It was the first PP I ever owned, a gift from my parents upon my college graduation. Other than its sentimental association, however, I have grown somewhat ambivalent about this watch, though I'm not sure exactly why. I do need a dress watch, however, and have come to admire the 5127J and especially the more recent 5124G. I know that some forum members might urge me to keep the 3919J and get one of the others at a future date; assuming for purposes of argument that I could only have one, however, is letting go of the 3919J for one of the other two a sensible move? Please help me to resolve this dilemma! Thanks.

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Never

By: w220 : February 7th, 2011-11:02

If I got a Patek from my parents, 3919 or something else, I would never let it go, unless I need the money to buy bread.

Fully agree with you... :)

By: MiniCooper : February 7th, 2011-12:34

Ordinarily I would have said, yes, why not if you like them more...but.

By: ImranLondon : February 7th, 2011-16:22

you will, in time regret it..in my opinion, if my Mum and dad had given me a swatch.....I would never part with it.. just my opinion Imran

I prefer the 5124G over a 3919J but

By: Dje : February 7th, 2011-22:34

Hi, Like the others said I would not sell a watch offered to me, especially by my parents. I've never been offered a watch by someone else than myself, even after more than 20 years of declared passion. I have long hoped such thing to happen. It won't hap...

Thank you all for saving me from my folly

By: mec : February 8th, 2011-05:50

You are all correct: one should never part with such a gift from one's parents that marked a milestone. I will keep it. Thank you.

Patek's Opinion

By: grey17 : February 8th, 2011-10:12

Directly from Patek (I think), on a similar scenario: www.youtube.com This message has been edited by grey17 on 2011-02-08 10:24:01