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the 3998 would be a great „first“ Patek Philippe. I have always admired the 3998 since when I was still very young in the mid 90s. Later, I bought many Patek Philippe (and Rolex). And even though I oen many complicated Patek today I still consider the 3998 as top-relevant in my collection. I have three versions of the 3998 even (J, R and P). Thus, I strongly recommend it!
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Patek Calatrava Recs in Platinum in 34-36mm?
Hi all! I was curious if you had any patek calatrava recommendations in platinum from 34-36mm? I find that the modern 5196p and 6196p references are a tad too large for dress watches. I have a royal oak in 37mm and I think for a dress watch the 34-36mm si...
You may want to consdier
the elegant 5022P in 33-34mm with Breguet hands and Bregurt numerals, ...
The platinum version
is rarer than the yellow, rose and white gold versions and is the one to go for!
Yes, 5134p is another great one that I love.
It’s one of the coolest Calatrava cases to me given the design/placement of the pushers. I actually had it a long time ago, but felt it was a little small for me given I was still in “big watch” phase of thinking. The 5134p has become a bit more expensive...
Yeah I’ve been thinking about that one!
I went through my own large watch phase - had a 44mm IWC which I actually really liked but man it overhung on my wrist a bit. I also like the 5140p a lot which is the perpetual calendar but that’s hopefully in the future
3998P is a true classic
from the 80s/90s, produced in quite limited numbers. Not easy to find. If you are interested go for the earlier versions with sigma dial and times roman date disc.
The classical version of 3998P -
I am travelling right now but will post a picture later this week. Your observation is correct, the baton dial 3998P with sigma dial (ie the first version which one would typically want to own as a collector) is not easy to find. But a true classic. And a...
Please do send when you have a chance!
Looking forward to seeing a photo! I this would be my first patek - do you think this is a good first in collecting them?
Yes -
the 3998 would be a great „first“ Patek Philippe. I have always admired the 3998 since when I was still very young in the mid 90s. Later, I bought many Patek Philippe (and Rolex). And even though I oen many complicated Patek today I still consider the 399...
A warm welcome to our forum and for sure you will get good suggestions from our members 😃
I would suggest the 3960 which was produced for Patek’s 150th anniversary. It looks similar to Sham’s recommendation of 5022P and comes with an officer case (33mm) with engraving in the back. 50 pieces in platinum, 150 pieces in WG and 2000 pieces in YG. ...
Depending on your preference of metal. YG appears in auctions
fairly often and can be had at a reasonable range IMO.
Makes sense, I want to try to get something in platinum but
I’ll take a good look for these in the auctions. Do you generally go auction houses or do you look for good secondary sellers via chrono or specific vintage dealers
Personally have bought and would buy
from reputable auction houses after due diligence (attend personal viewings or asks friends to perform inspections if overseas). The saying in our forum is that "you buy the seller", hence purchasing from reputable shops/individual sellers is critical ! W...
2526P...
... has a big disadvantage if you want to wear it: the enamel dial is likely to be damaged under impact. And this would reduce the value by appox. 50%-75%...