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Vintage x Neo Vintage x Modern Patek
Hi guys,
I've been mulling over the idea of getting a PP dress watch over the past 6-9 months, but I keep going back and forth on vintage vs neo-vintage vs modern. For example, at a similar budget I could attain a 3940J from the late 90s (neovintage) or a 2526J from the 50s(vintage), or just go modern with something like a 5170. Understand that all 3 are different complications, but I believe all 3 can be used for more dressy occassions. For those who've been in the Patek collecting game for a while, do one of these categories end up sticking longer than others? If I intend to keep the watch and use it on the regular, any words of wisdom on how to narrow down the search? |
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I do love neovintage, in my opinion nothing beats a 3940
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The 2526 was a grail watch for me. I chase it for about ten years before buying one. The 2526 is really all about the dial, and mine was without blemish. The biggest problem for me was I was afraid to wear it. I was afraid I would clunk it on something and damage the dial. The only place I would wear it was at home. Finally, after a few years, I sold it.
What a great watch! |
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Perhaps neovintage best marries the two worlds to encourage practicality while preserving some level of old style charm... |
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If you’re looking for a daily complicated dress piece that’s nice and slim look no further than the 3940. It’s very slim due to micro rotor movement and is such a pleasure to wear you won’t want to take it off. For a minimalist calatrava with a lot of style for me would be something with a Wenger case such as the 3433, beautiful pieces.
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I would suggest a 5235r or 5212 - best modern dress watches Patek makes apart from the grand comps.
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I wear a lot of vintage PP. It's the 2526 specifically I was afraid of. If that enamel dial cracks, you really sunk. I have a 2551 and 2552 that I wear often. Same movement but a lacquered dial.
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I would go and have gone neovintage in that situation and agree with others above that the 3940 is a great option.
Personally, I like simple stuff and got a little 3998 Calatrava from the late 1990s years ago. Love at first sight after trying on a bunch of modern Pateks none of which had screamed come get me (including 5196, 5227, 5296, and 5167). No regrets and the 3998P remains happily with me nearly a decade later. |
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Also, a big thing for me comes down to size. I am increasingly of the opinion that dress watches should be closer to the 34-36 range than the 40+ range, and they should be thin, thin, thin. After years of principally collecting modern watches, I dipped my toes into vintage and am really struggling to connect with my modern watches. Perhaps it is just a new phase, but this is a feeling that is echoed by a lot of collectors. |
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