The blue in 5327G, 5205G, 5396R, and 5172G

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by liljctl

touche! Glad to have been proven wrong. Great collection.

All well mate. Looking forward to a dinner at Tetsuya's (Sydney), not so far from you :)

[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

apologies for low quality pictures, partly due to the size limitations.
Happy Sunday y'all.....

Wow. Just wow. Very nice, your collection is excellent. I hope you continue enjoying them all in good health and spirit!

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

OP's dress collection above is way beyond 200 and I thought he would have some sport Patek.

Hi Ichiran, sadly I do not have any sport Pateks. I have a few Rolex ones (sport, semi sport).

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Wow. Just wow. Very nice, your collection is excellent. I hope you continue enjoying them all in good health and spirit!

Kind of you my friend. You may not be southern but sure are one of us southern gentlemen. this whole addiction is an insanity.

[bogdoc]

You have a terrific collection. You don’t really need a PP sport watch if you don’t want it. I was just making a suggestion for a blue dial. I like sports model as they are comfortable to wear. My next step will be to get into grand complications. I am looking forward to getting 5712 (hope it works out) this year and then I will be done with sports models.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by bogdoc

You have a terrific collection. You don’t really need a PP sport watch if you don’t want it. I was just making a suggestion for a blue dial. I like sports model as they are comfortable to wear. My next step will be to get into grand complications. I am looking forward to getting 5712 (hope it works out) this year and then I will be done with sports models.

Hi Bogdoc, I sincerely appreciate your suggestion and wholeheartedly agree with what you say. Problem is the CountryBoy against the MarketForces and all the morons willing to pay 5 times the retail (exaggerating of course).

Most my sport (or semi sport) watches are Rolexes (two tones and a few stainless steels) but among them my favorites are: GMT II green dial, yellow gold, Sky-Dweller and my stolen white gold daytona....I wonder if these are considered sport watches or not, i do wear'em galloping around anyways.

At the end of the day, I'd rather trade most other Rolexes and get a 5712 at a reasonable up-charge.

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[rdragon]

Great, eclectic collection. I'm sure it is unpleasant to relive, but how did your daytona get stolen? You also mentioned a mugging where your watch was overlooked. Did these two incidents happen in the town of Yonder?

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by james272

Sorry Michael, sadly what you possess in PP’s seems to make little difference. I have a 5711R,5711 white ,5990, 5164R, 5327 G,and an Ellipse with gold bracelet.want to purchase at least one piece , maybe 2 per year. I have been trying to find a new ad to work with for 2years since the AD I had was delisted from PP, always the same story. Spend 200 grand w us and MAYBE we can get you a desirable piece. Very Sad.:-((

James, you have a beautiful collection. I totally agree with you. In my experience, Patek started this semi-bogus "build a relationship with us," and Rolex followed up, resulting in fake inflation of luxury watches where stainless steel is sold higher than platinum!

On the Rolex side, i'm like if buying about 10 units of watches from y'all is not enough to make me a semi-preferred customer, what would? or when is it my turn for a Daytona? Not a single "favor" except espressos at the shop.

I don't know why i think of PeeWee Herman whenever i read San Antonio!

[Partekular]

The 5172G partners the 5320G perfectly. The 5172G blue is dark dusty and black in many lights. They describe it on the papers as ‘vernis bleu arabes or Gris SLN’. It is a really attractive dark but not navy blue far more subtle and tasteful.

As for the AD back door theory, I agree. There must be cartloads of them doing that. I doubt the quality ADs would risk it although there might be some senior staff members willing to go down that road with their mates now and again.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by rdragon

Great, eclectic collection. I'm sure it is unpleasant to relive, but how did your daytona get stolen? You also mentioned a mugging where your watch was overlooked. Did these two incidents happen in the town of Yonder?

LOL. Lots of sh** happens in the yonder, or perhaps i'm a magnet for it.

Daytona, in all honesty i do not want to think or make false accusations...but the only person who was close to the watch while idiot me yondering around the yonder was a repair person. Reported the event to the police and Rolex. I'm sure we will never find it. The thought of it still pisses me off, mainly because I feel like the idiot I was.

Mugging - i was minding my own business walking one evening and talking on the phone (good neighborhood).....all it took was a hit on my head and grabbing the phone. Easy target. Police came and were real kind and helpful. It could have been a lot worse, i.e. my Patek or worse a head injury...all well. No bad feelings towards anyone on the mugging - three idiot teenagers who need better parenting.

Y'all see now riding a horse is safer than walking.

[rdragon]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

LOL. Lots of sh** happens in the yonder, or perhaps i'm a magnet for it.

Daytona, in all honesty i do not want to think or make false accusations...but the only person who was close to the watch while idiot me yondering around the yonder was a repair person. Reported the event to the police and Rolex. I'm sure we will never find it. The thought of it still pisses me off, mainly because I feel like the idiot I was.

Mugging - i was minding my own business walking one evening and talking on the phone (good neighborhood).....all it took was a hit on my head and grabbing the phone. Easy target. Police came and were real kind and helpful. It could have been a lot worse, i.e. my Patek or worse a head injury...all well. No bad feelings towards anyone on the mugging - three idiot teenagers who need better parenting.

Y'all see now riding a horse is safer than walking.

Most unfortunate...

Yes, glad you are safe. Ridiculous pettiness for a phone.

Most remember to not yodel down yonder.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by rdragon

Most unfortunate...

Yes, glad you are safe. Ridiculous pettiness for a phone.

Most remember to not yodel down yonder.

"yodel down yonder" beautiful haiku.
i lost my chance to do that in Laredo, Tx my college days.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Partekular

The 5172G partners the 5320G perfectly. The 5172G blue is dark dusty and black in many lights. They describe it on the papers as ‘vernis bleu arabes or Gris SLN’. It is a really attractive dark but not navy blue far more subtle and tasteful.

As for the AD back door theory, I agree. There must be cartloads of them doing that. I doubt the quality ADs would risk it although there might be some senior staff members willing to go down that road with their mates now and again.

I recall that you have a 5320G? And do you also have a 5172G? Once my 5320 gets here, I will decide if I will go the 5172G route or get a ALS Datograph instead. Does the 5172 wear big? I was told it wears like a Daytona.

I have always wanted a Datograph (but the original 39mm), however, if the 5320 turns out to be what I envision to be. I would like to get a matching 5172g since I think there will always be a Datograph in some form and ALS may even revert back to a 39mm in the future. But the 5320 matching 5172g may get replaced with a different variation in another 2-3 years.

And I also love the blue and causal elegant look of the 5172g.

Any thoughts?

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Hi Ichiran, appreciate your response as yes, it cannot be all about the dial color.

Like my horse(s), i tend to jump around, and in the process losing some of my cowboy hats.

I have not been able to post pictures here.

My Patek collection includes 5320G, 5905R, 5524G, 5296G, 5130P, 5960a white dial. I have had a few more in the past.

I also have the usual Rolex and IWC, and other brands purchased on whims.

It just occurred to me that you have not considered 5740g. It can be a good variation for you and fills multiple roles. It is a “sports” watch, Nautilius and with an uncommon blue dial.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by llngoc

It just occurred to me that you have not considered 5740g. It can be a good variation for you and fills multiple roles. It is a “sports” watch, Nautilius and with an uncommon blue dial.

I am always open to any NEW Nautilus and Aquanaut at a reasonable market price (somewhat over the retail) not this crazy inflated prices. For now, i make decisions based on my lack of potential success in obtaining either. In the meantime, if i get lucky enough, i will happily welcome them to my humble collection and gallop to the opportunity.

[Partekular]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Does the 5172 wear big? Any thoughts?

It is virtually the same size as the 5320 40mm to the 41mm 5172 although slightly thicker. Unusually they are a PP pair. They don’t look much different in size on the wrist.

Like you, I speculate that in 3 or 4 years one or other of them will be altered, most probably the Chrono if the past is any guide. A future pairing of Perp and a Chrono seems unlikely?

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

I am always open to any NEW Nautilus and Aquanaut at a reasonable market price (somewhat over the retail) not this crazy inflated prices. For now, i make decisions based on my lack of potential success in obtaining either. In the meantime, if i get lucky enough, i will happily welcome them to my humble collection and gallop to the opportunity.

I am surprised your AD cannot help with some form or another of a Nautilus when you have just bought 3 watches recently.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Partekular

It is virtually the same size as the 5320 40mm to the 41mm 5172 although slightly thicker. Unusually they are a PP pair. They don’t look much different in size on the wrist.

Like you, I speculate that in 3 or 4 years one or other of them will be altered, most probably the Chrono if the past is any guide. A future pairing of Perp and a Chrono seems unlikely?

Exactly my thought. My guess is that the 5172 replacement will likely not be a match for the 5320 anymore.

On the other hand, the 39mm Platinum Datograph is a watch which has been on my bucket list since it was introduced 20 years ago. I guess I can wait another 20 years

[azizu]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

My Patek collection includes 5320G, 5905R, 5524G, 5296G, 5130P, 5960a white dial. I have had a few more in the past.

of those Pateks, which ones have you bought from the AD that you are trying to get sports steel from at MSRP?
If the answer is none then the AD won't be tempted to allocate one for you.
you have to give the AD business so that they allocate you desired pieces.

however, if you buy your dress pieces from grey market and feed that market, then you shouldn't expect to go for your AD just to get the highly desired steel piece.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by Partekular

The 5172G partners the 5320G perfectly. The 5172G blue is dark dusty and black in many lights. They describe it on the papers as ‘vernis bleu arabes or Gris SLN’. It is a really attractive dark but not navy blue far more subtle and tasteful.

As for the AD back door theory, I agree. There must be cartloads of them doing that. I doubt the quality ADs would risk it although there might be some senior staff members willing to go down that road with their mates now and again.

Thank you for your suggestion. I have never seen 5172G in person. I hope it will be available for show at a Patek event I expect to be attending.

Have you seen 5205G blue? I have seen it and i have seen the sunburst shade of blue/black in it and love it. If you have seen it, how do you see it different from 5712g?

Thank you again.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by azizu

of those Pateks, which ones have you bought from the AD that you are trying to get sports steel from at MSRP?
If the answer is none then the AD won't be tempted to allocate one for you.
you have to give the AD business so that they allocate you desired pieces.

however, if you buy your dress pieces from grey market and feed that market, then you shouldn't expect to go for your AD just to get the highly desired steel piece.

Even my horse, heehaw knows that.

[CountryBoy]

Thanks y'all for your y'all's help.

I decided on 5205G blue. After this certainly focus will shift to Patek sports.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

apologies for low quality pictures, partly due to the size limitations.
Happy Sunday y'all.....

Why does the IWC have the letter 'A' on it?

[ts3]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Why does the IWC have the letter 'A' on it?

Antoine de Saint Exupery special edition.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by ts3

Antoine de Saint Exupery special edition.

Thanks!

[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Thanks y'all for your y'all's help.

I decided on 5205G blue. After this certainly focus will shift to Patek sports.

Excellent! Looking forward to seeing picture of it on your wrist :)

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by ts3

Antoine de Saint Exupery special edition.

Correct. Thank you.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Thanks!

Dubail in your town has some nice limited edition Big Pilots made in their name. You may want to check. My favorite shop in Paris.
(not as good as what we have in Paris, Texas but still very good)

[drsd2002]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

Dubail in your town has some nice limited edition Big Pilots made in their name. You may want to check. My favorite shop in Paris.
(not as good as what we have in Paris, Texas but still very good)

LOL that funny. CountryBoy I like your style, old school remind me of my old man (no offence, for all I know you might be my junior, I am 43). I think your choice 5205G with blue dial is gorgeous. I plan to make it my first PP when I hit major milestone in couple of years. Enjoy your watches in good health.

[CountryBoy]

Originally Posted by drsd2002

LOL that funny. CountryBoy I like your style, old school remind me of my old man (no offence, for all I know you might be my junior, I am 43). I think your choice 5205G with blue dial is gorgeous. I plan to make it my first PP when I hit major milestone in couple of years. Enjoy your watches in good health.

MARHABA my friend. In the South, we are taught to treat everyone as our senior.