suggestions for a patek collection

[tlph]

dear fellow friends - i am currently in a very slow process of building a patek collection and would love to have some advice from fellow experienced collectors! My idea collection of patek would be a 5712A, an annual calendar/or a functional watch like 5524, a perpetual calendar and a worldtimer.

Right now I am on a waiting list for 5712A, if I have the chance to get it, do you think, in terms of the annual calendar/functional piece:


(1) if you have to choose between 5205r, 5524r, 5960G, 5960A - what would be your choice or if you could get more than one from these 4, what would be your fav combo of 2?

(2) if you dont like the above options - what would be your incoming piece after 5712A in order to complete this collection?

Thanks a lot!

T.

[SL BRABUS]

Main thing is buy what you like........

To answer your questions......

5712, 5164, & 5146

OR

5712 & 5167..... You really need is the two that I mention, to complete the collection....

[Ichiran]

It's your collection you are trying to build. You should be trying on these pieces at the AD and determine which ones you want in your own collection.

[tlph]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Main thing is buy what you like........

To answer your questions......

5712, 5164, & 5146

OR

5712 & 5167..... You really need is the two that I mention, to complete the collection....

thanks brother! maybe take out 5524 and replace it with 5164?

[tlph]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

It's your collection you are trying to build. You should be trying on these pieces at the AD and determine which ones you want in your own collection.

I have tried all of them in the AD....and i love them all! that's the problem :(

I am mainly struggling between 5960 and 5205 because they both have similar functions and tbh.....i dont have any preference between chrono and moon phrases...

that is why I am so torn!

[Josh1000]

5131, 5235 and 5712

[Flex368]

Originally Posted by tlph

if you have to choose between 5205r, 5524r, 5960G, 5960A - what would be your choice or if you could get more than one from these 4, what would be your fav combo of 2? T.

Out of these four, I think a 5524R and 5960A would give you a very nice pair.

The 5960A has been discontinued though, so would you also buy preowned references?

[tlph]

Originally Posted by Josh1000

5131, 5235 and 5712

5131p would be my ultimate graillll

[tlph]

Originally Posted by Flex368

Out of these four, I think a 5524R and 5960A would give you a very nice pair.

The 5960A has been discontinued though, so would you also buy preowned references?

yes - i think have to consider pre-owned if 5960A..

[AK797]

5712, 5164 and 5205R black dial.

[Fat_ninja]

5230, 5930 and a 5167 over time a split second and a aqua. That be sick

[ap1]

Originally Posted by AK797

5712, 5164 and 5205R black dial.

This works for me but blue dial 5205

[Sirocco]

I would go for:

5712 (and/or 5990) / 5167 / 5524

This is my dream collection lol

[Vipes]

Originally Posted by ap1

This works for me but blue dial 5205

5205g blue dial is my favorite of the 5205s.

[vtsyrlin]

blue dial 5205G

[pam66]

Originally Posted by tlph

dear fellow friends - i am currently in a very slow process of building a patek collection and would love to have some advice from fellow experienced collectors! My idea collection of patek would be a 5712A, an annual calendar/or a functional watch like 5524, a perpetual calendar and a worldtimer.

Right now I am on a waiting list for 5712A, if I have the chance to get it, do you think, in terms of the annual calendar/functional piece:


(1) if you have to choose between 5205r, 5524r, 5960G, 5960A - what would be your choice or if you could get more than one from these 4, what would be your fav combo of 2?

(2) if you dont like the above options - what would be your incoming piece after 5712A in order to complete this collection?

Thanks a lot!

T.

5960A white or black. i'd say there is an off chance that you can get a white dial at an AD (i found two back in february but didn't close the deal). black one no way...

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by pam66

5960A white or black. i'd say there is an off chance that you can get a white dial at an AD (i found two back in february but didn't close the deal). black one no way...

A lot of people like this watch and ive seen it in person a few times... I don’t know can’t get behind this one...one of the few watches that turn me off. I think the sundials still 6pm bother me...

[tlph]

Originally Posted by AK797

5712, 5164 and 5205R black dial.

this sounds like my collection!

[tlph]

Originally Posted by pam66

5960A white or black. i'd say there is an off chance that you can get a white dial at an AD (i found two back in february but didn't close the deal). black one no way...

wow! I haven't been able to locate new ones from AD! would you mind sharing where can I hunt a new one from AD?

[tlph]

Originally Posted by AK797

5712, 5164 and 5205R black dial.

this sounds like my collection!

[tlph]

Originally Posted by vtsyrlin

blue dial 5205G

somehow the hours hands in the G version bothers me...but the blue is sick!

[tlph]

Originally Posted by AK797

5712, 5164 and 5205R black dial.

this sounds like my collection!

I have replied to this many times and it just doesnt show = =

[tlph]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

5230, 5930 and a 5167 over time a split second and a aqua. That be sick

no naulti?!

[MadSpaniard]

Originally Posted by tlph

dear fellow friends - i am currently in a very slow process of building a patek collection and would love to have some advice from fellow experienced collectors! My idea collection of patek would be a 5712A, an annual calendar/or a functional watch like 5524, a perpetual calendar and a worldtimer.

Right now I am on a waiting list for 5712A, if I have the chance to get it, do you think, in terms of the annual calendar/functional piece:


(1) if you have to choose between 5205r, 5524r, 5960G, 5960A - what would be your choice or if you could get more than one from these 4, what would be your fav combo of 2?

(2) if you dont like the above options - what would be your incoming piece after 5712A in order to complete this collection?

Thanks a lot!

T.

Originally Posted by Ichiran

It's your collection you are trying to build. You should be trying on these pieces at the AD and determine which ones you want in your own collection.

I'm in agreement with @Ichiran on this: the key question I'd encourage you to ask yourself, which is probably more important than asking friendly strangers on a forum who have different tastes and aesthetic sensibilities than you, is "what will I like, both now and into the future?"

I think a Patek purchase is best considered with a high degree of introspection. You are the one that will be wearing and living with whatever you buy. Try to make sure it's something that really satisfies and fulfills you, not just a fleeting infatuation. Think long term about it.

These things are too expensive to get tired of quickly. You want something with staying power for you and your own sensibilities. Trust your judgment, and buy with consideration and confidence.

And then, enjoy the hell out of it. :-)

[tlph]

Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

I'm in agreement with @Ichiran on this: the key question I'd encourage you to ask yourself, which is probably more important than asking friendly strangers on a forum who have different tastes and aesthetic sensibilities than you, is "what will I like, both now and into the future?"

I think a Patek purchase is best considered with a high degree of introspection. You are the one that will be wearing and living with whatever you buy. Try to make sure it's something that really satisfies and fulfills you, not just a fleeting infatuation. Think long term about it.

These things are too expensive to get tired of quickly. You want something with staying power for you and your own sensibilities. Trust your judgment, and buy with consideration and confidence.

And then, enjoy the hell out of it. :-)

Thanks for the suggestions!!! I totally agree.. bad thing is that I love them all

so maybe the solution is to wait and see which one i like the most when i decide to pull the trigger!