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Daytona1006 · 2 October 2023, 03:11 PM

Looking for some advice.

I have an opportunity to buy an unused 5212A or a pre owned 5524R at relatively same price point. 5524R is about $3k more expensive.

This would be my second Patek. First is a 5196J. I will hopefully add more later.

5212 feels like it’s a great value but gold and brown on 5524 looks good.

Thoughts?

kh428 · 2 October 2023, 03:37 PM

One hand up for 5524R.

Personal thought:
5524R looks like a modern Patek.
5212A is nice too, but it doesn't come to me as a "Patek"
I wouldn't be able to tell you why.

Also not a fan of the busy dial, although I have one from VC that's quite busy. (I just enjoy the power reserve, not so much of the day of the week)

My opinion might be biased as I want a pilot watch.
5524 when it came out, I was like dang.. who would buy that?
but I am beginning to like it more and more.

Daytona1006 · 2 October 2023, 03:54 PM

Thanks! Will be seeing both shortly. So will primarily look at what appeals in the moment. Just have to ignore my perception that SS Patek is probably a tougher find, and as such a better choice now.

Hoping also that 5524 won’t look too big. I am six two, so assuming will be able to carry it off.

HMHM · 2 October 2023, 05:38 PM

5212a has one of the nicest, unique dial in the catalogue. The only problem is the strap which can be easily resolved. 5524 wears big.

John Doyle · 2 October 2023, 05:39 PM

5212a - unique complication from Patek and lovely piece on the wrist.

DonLee · 2 October 2023, 05:45 PM

honestly, can't go wrong with either one. I think it's a matter of preference of rose gold watch or steel. Do you like a bit more flash, or do you want to be more under the radar?

subtona · 2 October 2023, 05:58 PM

Stainless patek > gold patek.

Daytona1006 · 2 October 2023, 06:35 PM

Thank you!! Decided to go with the 5524R… 5212A didn’t appeal on the wrist… also decided I have too many daily wear stainless steel and only one more gold… so 5524r felt like a statement piece

That said, the price point on 5212A was just too good, and was the bigger draw… as it’s harder to get. But went with what appealed in the moment. Thank you all!!

rmlovett1 · 2 October 2023, 09:06 PM

Well done! Congratulations! That would’ve been my personal choice as well.

APhound · 2 October 2023, 11:34 PM

I would have made the same choice. Congrats

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GGGMT · 3 October 2023, 04:47 AM

Same decision I made! I think you’ll be pleased and thrilled. Every time this thing goes onto your wrist.

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2 October 2023, 03:11 PM	#1
Daytona1006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: NY Posts: 3	5212a or 5524r Looking for some advice. I have an opportunity to buy an unused 5212A or a pre owned 5524R at relatively same price point. 5524R is about $3k more expensive. This would be my second Patek. First is a 5196J. I will hopefully add more later. 5212 feels like it’s a great value but gold and brown on 5524 looks good. Thoughts?

2 October 2023, 05:58 PM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,361	Stainless patek > gold patek. __________________

2 October 2023, 03:37 PM	#2
kh428 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: NJ Watch: PP\|VC\|Jaeger\|Rolex Posts: 46	One hand up for 5524R. Personal thought: 5524R looks like a modern Patek. 5212A is nice too, but it doesn't come to me as a "Patek" I wouldn't be able to tell you why. Also not a fan of the busy dial, although I have one from VC that's quite busy. (I just enjoy the power reserve, not so much of the day of the week) My opinion might be biased as I want a pilot watch. 5524 when it came out, I was like dang.. who would buy that? but I am beginning to like it more and more.

2 October 2023, 03:54 PM	#3
Daytona1006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: NY Posts: 3	Thanks! Will be seeing both shortly. So will primarily look at what appeals in the moment. Just have to ignore my perception that SS Patek is probably a tougher find, and as such a better choice now. Hoping also that 5524 won’t look too big. I am six two, so assuming will be able to carry it off.

2 October 2023, 05:38 PM	#4
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,452	5212a has one of the nicest, unique dial in the catalogue. The only problem is the strap which can be easily resolved. 5524 wears big.

2 October 2023, 05:39 PM	#5
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 696	5212a - unique complication from Patek and lovely piece on the wrist.

2 October 2023, 05:45 PM	#6
DonLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: HK Posts: 1,061	honestly, can't go wrong with either one. I think it's a matter of preference of rose gold watch or steel. Do you like a bit more flash, or do you want to be more under the radar?

2 October 2023, 06:35 PM	#8
Daytona1006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: NY Posts: 3	Thank you!! Decided to go with the 5524R… 5212A didn’t appeal on the wrist… also decided I have too many daily wear stainless steel and only one more gold… so 5524r felt like a statement piece That said, the price point on 5212A was just too good, and was the bigger draw… as it’s harder to get. But went with what appealed in the moment. Thank you all!!

2 October 2023, 09:06 PM	#9
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,302	Well done! Congratulations! That would’ve been my personal choice as well.

2 October 2023, 11:34 PM	#10
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,245	I would have made the same choice. Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2023, 04:47 AM	#11
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,289	Same decision I made! I think you’ll be pleased and thrilled. Every time this thing goes onto your wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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