Advice on path to Patek perpetual chronograph

[FrançoisCzapek]

But this is what I'm asking. At least with today's PCC depreciation from retail, even getting an incredibly hyped piece like a 5990 1A may not make up in a single transaction.

[APhound]

Bought a 5270j new from AD w big discount- about 135 w tax. My dad also got a platinum perpetual in line with a big discount. Have gotten some great allocations ever since. Very hot watches- ie: 5968. Would not have bought either of those perps at full retail plus tax- would have gone grey- and that’s what I said when I bought them.
It definitely depends on what market your in- my local AD would not have given any discount…
I don’t think I could stomach buying a watch that’s down in value that much just to get the chance to buy another watch at retail price.

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[adamegret]

Originally Posted by FrançoisCzapek

But this is what I'm asking. At least with today's PCC depreciation from retail, even getting an incredibly hyped piece like a 5990 1A may not make up in a single transaction.

Since you’re in Singapore it seems like a big risk to expect any hot models after one PCC purchase. I do hope someone corrects me if I’m wrong though.

[bobernet]

You should really PM Michael (Ichiran) about the local Singapore scene. He’s bought a LOT more from local Patek AD, and still doesn’t get everything he wants in a timely fashion. He would steer you right, I’m sure.

[FrançoisCzapek]

The 5270 is about 12mm. The "double grand" complications like split second chrono perpetual calendars are thicker, at least 14mm, like the chronograph annual calendars.

Does this factor into people's preferred choice of perpetual calendar chronographs? Does this explain why the 5270 and 5970 are the classics here, and arguably the 5204 is more niche even if more complex?

I realize in my journey that people keep commenting about a watch's diameter, but no one comments about thickness, something that is also very noticeable when you actually wear the watch.