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Patek Philippe - the basics of building a great collection

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  1. roma1280

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    #27 cwilson13, May 14, 2016
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    I have owned some very nice complication Pateks.

    But one of my all time favorites is the very simple, very elegant, 5711.

    Mine gets a lot of wrist time and is a staple for any Patek collection.
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    Roma - this thread blows - now I want a 5970 - lol

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    #30 Mn-0127, May 15, 2016
    Nice! I have a few myself but no 5379. That's one awesome watch. Currently in rotation: 5726, 5712r, 5167a. Looking to add the 5711 above in either white or blue dial. Patek is the way to go!
     
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    #31 roma1280, May 15, 2016
    Congrats, super elegant. Love it.
     
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    #32 roma1280, May 15, 2016
    Beautiful thank you for sharing!
     
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    Haha, that's why I like fchat, I can share the pain around.

    I know the 5970, platinum, black dial might just be the perfect watch.
    It's spectacular, wearable, collectible, out of production, classic, elegant, versatile.
    What box doesn't it check?
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    Tried on a friend's 5270 last night. It's gorgeous.
    The dial is silvery and changes with the light, in some lights the main dial looks dark grey and the sub dials look white.
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    #35 patekswiss, May 16, 2016

    Agree. You can save a lot of time here. Vast knowledge.
     
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    Some amazing shots of the best of the best. Most people go with the 5167/A-001 STAINLESS STEEL AQUANAUT, Patek Philippe 5296G Calatrav or Nautilus initially. Then work up to complications and then grand complications. Have fun searching and then buying. Searching is the best part. Once you pull the trigger you will be happy but then 30 days latter you will start looking for another one. Trust me on that!
     
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    #38 mikesufka, May 17, 2016
    Roma - I keep checking this thread to see your new watch ..... Where is it?

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    You're not in touch with my wife are you?
     
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    #40 mikesufka, May 17, 2016
    I promise that I'm not - LOL.

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    #41 Townshend, May 17, 2016
    5035G would make a nice addition :)
     
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    Affordability? :D
     
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    #43 roma1280, May 17, 2016
    er ... not great. I think a good one is at least $180,000
     
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    #44 patekswiss, May 18, 2016

    Comes with the territory. I think the 5970 compares very favorably to the 5004 and the price of entry for those is now around $300K.
     
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    Gorgeous watch, the third in the series of perpetual calendar chronographs
    The 3970e in white gold.
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    You can think in terms of building a collection of Ferraris and apply some of the same logic. The collection will still be built by individual watches each having its own value so overall it should express your passion for the brand. As far as style, moon phase and perpetual calendar movements are standards. More than materials, rarity and condition really drives collectability. Received the latest addition of their magazine the other day and a ref. 1436 in stainless with plain leather strap (1 of 2) in unworn condition sold for just under 3.3 million. A ref. 5016 (minute repeater, tourbillion perpetual calendar with retrograde date) steel cased sold for 7,260,000 but it was created for the auction as one of one with proceeds going to charity so that may have had a huge impact. Set the record for most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction.

    I would just add to continue to learn about the movements. It is so much a part of the fun. Then by some to wear often, some to use sparingly if a real investment, mix up the styles, and look to buy from different decades.
     
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    It is my favorite but almost afraid to wear.
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    Wow!
     
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    thinking about getting a 5711 or 5712, do you guys think one is more collectible than another?
     
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    #50 roma1280, Jul 25, 2016
    I am assuming there will be less made of 5712 due to complications so long term this will be more interesting? Just a guess. Both super chich understated everyday watches.
     
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