Patek shopping expedition

[CountryBoy]

Y'all, here are some watches from my expedition at a local AD a couple of weeks ago. What started as a simple innocent 5205R enquiry.

I started my journey looking for 5205R black dial. Soon realized, right or wrong I prefer 5905R. Then saw the mesmerizing blue dial of 5205G, and then the exuberance of 5396G blue....now, y'all see what a dear Forum-er here referred to as moving goal post.

All expeditions are a moving goal post.

In my geography, we do not wax, so sorry for the wrist shots.

[llngoc]

Did you pick up your (5320G + 5205G) in one trip?!

[ap1]

Is that 5205 green dial?

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Did you pick up your (5320G + 5205G) in one trip?!

Hi llngoc, two rounds. first 5320G and about 3 weeks after 5905R

I have not gotten the 5205G blue dial yet. I adore its blue dial but the case and movement, etc. i prefer 5905R which is what i went with instead for the moment.

I'm sincerely dwelling on which blue Patek to get and end the expedition for a while.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by ap1

Is that 5205 green dial?

Blue dial...somehow the lighting at the shop is so bad...i would have loved a green dial one of course, if made.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Blue dial...somehow the lighting at the shop is so bad...i would have loved a green dial one of course, if made.

First pic upper right. Must be the black dial as it looks rg. Nuts

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by ap1

First pic upper right. Must be the black dial as it looks rg. Nuts

you're correct. my bad. somehow it looks a bit greenish in the picture. Anyways y'all won't go wrong with none of 'em Pateks...

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Hi llngoc, two rounds. first 5320G and about 3 weeks after 5905R

I have not gotten the 5205G blue dial yet. I adore its blue dial but the case and movement, etc. i prefer 5905R which is what i went with instead for the moment.

I'm sincerely dwelling on which blue Patek to get and end the expedition for a while.

Your AD must love you.

Blue 5172G

[Jacksan]

Envious! Waiting for a 5205 myself.
Enjoy your purchases!

[PatekPhobic]

5960A is still available?

[uniqueMR]

Very niceeee :)

My next bucket list: 5205r-010 or 5905r-001

[Pw92676]

This is sensational. Great pics, thanks for sharing.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by PatekPhobic

5960A is still available?

no. the one you saw in the picture was mine, also the 5320g was mine...i just took them to the shop to compare with what else was itching me.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Very niceeee :)

My next bucket list: 5205r-010 or 5905r-001

You will love either. I started wanting 5205r, ended up with 5905r. One Patek AD in Europe i highly trust and respect thinks 5205r-010 is the most beautiful watch in the catalog.

Get both!

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

You will love either. I started wanting 5205r, ended up with 5905r. One Patek AD in Europe i highly trust and respect thinks 5205r-010 is the most beautiful watch in the catalog.

Get both!

I agree as well.
5205r attracks me more than 5205g.
Speaking to my AD soon :)

[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

I have not gotten the 5205G blue dial yet. I adore its blue dial but the case and movement, etc. i prefer 5905R which is what i went with instead for the moment.

What do you mean due to case and movement you skip over 5205?
Please share :)

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

What do you mean due to case and movement you skip over 5205?
Please share :)

No idea what i meant. it was a few hours ago :)

It is not out!!! But since last night I've been thinking Nautilus more, only i'd rather gallop forward than drag my feet.

[1William]

Nice watches.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by 1William

Nice watches.

Thank you sir.
What is "pledge member"? any advantage to it? and how does one become one?

(in fact earlier i sent a private message to another Forum-er on this as i could not find any info).

[Jimmy3993]

I’ve been hunting for a 5960 1/a for a while. I got way too excited when I saw your picture!

[-h2n-]

I feel your 'pain' :)

Enjoy the hunt...

[gm58]

Amazing! I spot a 5212A there, are these still hard to get??

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by gm58

Amazing! I spot a 5212A there, are these still hard to get??

That was a carrot. They were saying if i spend 100K with them, they get one for me. They were claiming it was for another person. Lovely watch. I prefer 5960a. Best to have both and more.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by Jimmy3993

I’ve been hunting for a 5960 1/a for a while. I got way too excited when I saw your picture!

I think you can find 5960P for (about the) same price. If so, go for that unless you love the white dial which i do.

[rdragon]

Originally Posted by Jimmy3993

I’ve been hunting for a 5960 1/a for a while. I got way too excited when I saw your picture!

Are you looking for BNIB/unworn only? I see used ones come up here and there. DSW has one now.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by rdragon

Are you looking for BNIB/unworn only? I see used ones come up here and there. DSW has one now.

Hi. I always get BNIB. Probably not smart but a pet peeve of mine.

[rdragon]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Hi. I always get BNIB. Probably not smart but a pet peeve of mine.

Am the same

[CastorKrieg]

Originally Posted by gm58

Amazing! I spot a 5212A there, are these still hard to get??

It depends where you are, I saw 5212A available constantly in Paris, and I doubt they would keep a watch in case just to show it (as opposed to Geneva salon that allows you to try all watches from the current collection).

[Ellz]

Love when op posts great pics. As I only have a 5800 that I bought 15 years ago- I’m envious and can only imagine the places and pieces you have handled :-)

[RoscoPico]

awesome post thx for sharing op. next time i go shopping i'm going to hit you up !