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mclain777 · 10 January 2020, 12:19 PM

Any suggestions for my first PP. I dont want to go crazy and would prefer to buy on the secondary market. Pardon my ignorance on reference numbers, would some version of an annual calendar be within reach in the $25k range?

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GoingPlaces · 10 January 2020, 12:30 PM

Look at a 5146. They can be had in the mid-uppers 20's. Classic layout.

RHIII · 10 January 2020, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Look at a 5146. They can be had in the mid-uppers 20's. Classic layout.

This is a solid idea.

x2

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singaporepatek · 10 January 2020, 01:28 PM

Patek 5119 world time can be had for mid-20s.

Patekaddict · 10 January 2020, 01:32 PM

I would recommend a 5227R and preferably with a Tiffany dial. Clean crisp dial perfect size and a pleasure to wear.

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love4vino · 10 January 2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rhiii

this is a solid idea.

x2

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x3

soundserious · 10 January 2020, 02:19 PM

Can you stretch and add 5-10k more? You’re in 3940 country.

For a relatively small premium you move up to a timeless watch.

martinr · 10 January 2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by singaporepatek

Patek 5119 world time can be had for mid-20s.

Only problem is there is no such watch.

singaporepatek · 10 January 2020, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Only problem is there is no such watch.

Sorry I meant 5110 world time.

Erson · 10 January 2020, 04:39 PM

add to 5205R is better

cascavel · 10 January 2020, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Patekaddict

I would recommend a 5227R and preferably with a Tiffany dial. Clean crisp dial perfect size and a pleasure to wear.

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A second vote for this.

frocious2 · 10 January 2020, 10:29 PM

5035 in white gold for around $20k

Humble michael · 11 January 2020, 12:17 AM

5227 is a wonderful timepiece ! Subtle elegance! Hinged caseback is really neat. Undervalued collectible piece imo. No Tiffany seal for me, if I had my choice - for sure wouldn’t pay extra for it - just mo. :-))

Bearxj86 · 11 January 2020, 12:36 AM

5196 with a ton of extra custom straps, a deployant buckle or maybe T stamp

locutus49 · 11 January 2020, 12:37 AM

At 49K it is too expensive for him.

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Originally Posted by Erson

add to 5205R is better

Fat_ninja · 11 January 2020, 12:42 AM

I prefer the 5196 vs an annual calendar.

sirish19 · 11 January 2020, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by love4vino

x3

x4

The 5146 was my first (and only PP....so far) and I find it to be the perfect Patek. A complication that Patek invented with a classic look in a modern size. I only buy watches now that I will never sell and the 5146 fits that bill. Well, never say never but it has held up so far.

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BigBoy17 · 11 January 2020, 06:19 AM

5146 i agree

ts3 · 11 January 2020, 06:20 AM

I'd go simple Calatrava - be it 5196, 5296, or sth else - or try to stretch to a 3940 PC.

cascavel · 11 January 2020, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by james272

5227 is a wonderful timepiece ! Subtle elegance! Hinged caseback is really neat. Undervalued collectible piece imo. No Tiffany seal for me, if I had my choice - for sure wouldn’t pay extra for it - just mo. :-))

I have to agree, and the best PP you can get in the secondary market for under $25K.

MadSpaniard · 11 January 2020, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james272

5227 is a wonderful timepiece ! Subtle elegance! Hinged caseback is really neat. Undervalued collectible piece imo. No Tiffany seal for me, if I had my choice - for sure wouldn’t pay extra for it - just mo. :-))

Totally agree - one more vote for the 5227, preferably in R over the other metals (yes I'm biased, as that's the one I have).

Calatrava r · 11 January 2020, 08:57 AM

Another vote for the 5227 on the used market where it is currently undervalued.

AK797 · 11 January 2020, 08:58 AM

5396 with Breguet numerals.

Retumbo · 11 January 2020, 09:49 AM

I've thought about picking up a 5146 myself a few times. Love the dial layout for a triple register.

Seaborn · 11 January 2020, 11:59 PM

i believe the 5196P can be found pre-owned at that price range.

RyanO · 11 February 2020, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sirish19

x4

The 5146 was my first (and only PP....so far) and I find it to be the perfect Patek. A complication that Patek invented with a classic look in a modern size. I only buy watches now that I will never sell and the 5146 fits that bill. Well, never say never but it has held up so far.

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X5! I was in the same boat. Searched for a few years and fell for the classic layout of the 5146, don’t think it will ever leave my collection. Very reasonably priced to considering.

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Preacher · 11 February 2020, 11:19 PM

5196p

spoon-turbo · 11 February 2020, 11:31 PM

X6 with the 5146.

The j with slate dial was my first PP. I sold it only because the AC feature is redundant with my 5960r.

GB-man · 11 February 2020, 11:33 PM

For me with that budget it would be a 5296G. Also consider adding for 5146G and if you stretch 5524G or 3940.

benlee · 11 February 2020, 11:48 PM

For this budget, probably a Calatrava.

10 January 2020, 12:19 PM	#1
mclain777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 34	First PP Any suggestions for my first PP. I dont want to go crazy and would prefer to buy on the secondary market. Pardon my ignorance on reference numbers, would some version of an annual calendar be within reach in the $25k range? Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

10 January 2020, 02:19 PM	#7
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Can you stretch and add 5-10k more? You’re in 3940 country. For a relatively small premium you move up to a timeless watch. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

11 February 2020, 11:19 PM	#27
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	5196p __________________ Rolex is the King of Watches...indeed.

11 February 2020, 11:33 PM	#29
GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,775	For me with that budget it would be a 5296G. Also consider adding for 5146G and if you stretch 5524G or 3940. __________________

11 February 2020, 11:48 PM	#30
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	For this budget, probably a Calatrava. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

10 January 2020, 12:30 PM	#2
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,370	Look at a 5146. They can be had in the mid-uppers 20's. Classic layout.

10 January 2020, 01:28 PM	#4
singaporepatek Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 152	Patek 5119 world time can be had for mid-20s.

10 January 2020, 01:32 PM	#5
Patekaddict "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Nyc Posts: 57	I would recommend a 5227R and preferably with a Tiffany dial. Clean crisp dial perfect size and a pleasure to wear. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

10 January 2020, 04:39 PM	#10
Erson Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: jakarta Posts: 243	add to 5205R is better

10 January 2020, 10:29 PM	#12
frocious2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY Posts: 4	5035 in white gold for around $20k

11 January 2020, 12:17 AM	#13
Humble michael 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Port Aransas Watch: 5711 white , 5990 Posts: 1,291	5227 is a wonderful timepiece ! Subtle elegance! Hinged caseback is really neat. Undervalued collectible piece imo. No Tiffany seal for me, if I had my choice - for sure wouldn’t pay extra for it - just mo. :-))

11 January 2020, 12:36 AM	#14
Bearxj86 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,924	5196 with a ton of extra custom straps, a deployant buckle or maybe T stamp

11 January 2020, 12:42 AM	#16
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I prefer the 5196 vs an annual calendar.

11 January 2020, 06:19 AM	#18
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	5146 i agree

11 January 2020, 06:20 AM	#19
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,683	I'd go simple Calatrava - be it 5196, 5296, or sth else - or try to stretch to a 3940 PC.

11 January 2020, 08:57 AM	#22
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 12,622	Another vote for the 5227 on the used market where it is currently undervalued.

11 January 2020, 08:58 AM	#23
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,448	5396 with Breguet numerals.

11 January 2020, 09:49 AM	#24
Retumbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 12	I've thought about picking up a 5146 myself a few times. Love the dial layout for a triple register.

11 January 2020, 11:59 PM	#25
Seaborn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 400	i believe the 5196P can be found pre-owned at that price range.

11 February 2020, 11:31 PM	#28
spoon-turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Asia Watch: PP Posts: 311	X6 with the 5146. The j with slate dial was my first PP. I sold it only because the AC feature is redundant with my 5960r.

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