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AvGeek · 1 April 2018, 02:40 PM

The wife likes the watch, but I'm weary of spending that much (even with a healthy discount) on a quartz watch.

Does anyone have one? How are the service (battery) intervals? How's the fit and finish?

sgwatch · 1 April 2018, 03:08 PM

now it's the watch she wears the most. While she has a couple of mechanical watches, this one is no fuss - just pick it up, put it on, and wear it. It needed a new battery after about 3 years or so, done by a local watchmaker.

Rolexavidfan · 1 April 2018, 11:43 PM

Got my wife a Twenty-4 and she hasn’t took it down for the last 3 months. The Twenty-4 doubles as a watch and as a jewelry bracelet as well. No regret buying it for her seeing her enjoying the watch every minute of it

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GB-man · 2 April 2018, 12:13 AM

Prices are extremely reasonable by Patek standards but I would personally get a tank instead. Stick with the original.

jon_jon · 2 April 2018, 01:31 AM

Before getting the Twenty~4, definitely consider the Tank. However if you and your spouse regularly get invited to Patek events, then wearing a Twenty~4 would be more appropriate. There is a reason the SS Twenty~4 (4910) is the best selling Patek of all time - its timeless elegance, Patek name and the reasonable price for a Patek watch. The diamonds on the bezel are only the best quality diamonds.

If your wife is a watch person, get her an automatic watch, even better a Patek complicated watch. But for a beautiful quartz watch, where you don't mind paying a little extra, the Twenty~4 is the one to get. If you are on a tighter budget, Tank would be a great option.

AvGeek · 2 April 2018, 02:13 AM

Thanks for the opinions all! For some odd reason, the Twenty-4 looks great, but the tank looks like something her mother would wear; her words, not mine.

FYI, she actually prefers an automatic watch, but we couldn't actually find that she liked. I have to say, the ladies' automatic watch market is quite small.

TravelFun · 28 August 2018, 02:03 AM

Can anyone share side by side photos?

V25V · 28 August 2018, 02:30 AM

7118.

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verse214 · 28 August 2018, 02:32 AM

I was in the same situation - trying to find a women's watch from a top brand for under $20k. Most are quartz at this level unless you look at JLC, etc. Ended up going with the the women's AP RO 67651ST.

Russell996 · 28 August 2018, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 675R

The wife likes the watch, but I'm weary of spending that much (even with a healthy discount) on a quartz watch.

Does anyone have one? How are the service (battery) intervals? How's the fit and finish?

What is a healthy discount for a Twenty-4 from an AD?

sgwatch · 28 August 2018, 10:42 AM

Not sure on the discounts, but my wife loves hers. I showed it to her a few times to a reaction of "meh!", then all of a sudden she loved it! It's her most worn watch.

thomaspp · 28 August 2018, 11:56 AM

24s are nice. Patek makes some really nice ladies watches in the calatrava and nautilus lines that are automatic. Maybe check those out. Best

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Fat_ninja · 28 August 2018, 09:07 PM

I was in the same aituation...I ended up refusing to pay for a 24. I paid for a 7118 1a 010 instead.

CoveWatch · 29 August 2018, 04:34 AM

I think the twenty4's on strap are nice looking womens pieces.. the quartz was definitely a turn off for my mom when she was looking at them so she went a different direction.. my wife, who only has quartz watches, thought they were nice also.

enjoythemusic · 29 August 2018, 07:07 AM

I have a few friends wives that have the 24. Around 50% off list in the secondary Market? I'd avoid new because nobody really wants Patek Philippe quartz watch, so the secondary Market should be a bargain. How much is the AD willing to give you, 30% off new would be minimum imho.

scarlet knight · 29 August 2018, 09:32 AM

My wife has a Cartier Tank Francaise and Ballon Bleu. Both automatic, both significantly less expensive, both more attractive (to me, subjective) than the 24.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for women looks good to me, quartz as I recall.

Justindo · 29 August 2018, 10:41 AM

My wife's friend has one. Personally, I'd have a hard time paying that much for a quartz watch. The Cartier Tank Solo on a bracelet has a similar (better, in my opinion) look for a lot less money. If I were you, I'd take your wife to look at Cartier's manual and automatic models again or, even better, JLC's Reverso models. I think both offer a lot more for the money than the 24. My wife loves her Reversos and Cartiers.

TravelFun · 30 August 2018, 12:08 AM

Thank you!

Humble michael · 30 August 2018, 12:12 AM

Hi, I bought my wife a 4764 and she loves it!It is a classic solid gold Patek with the unique blue gold face. Very thin and elegant. For her, she doesn’t have to fuss wth setting time or putting it on a wonder when she is wearing another watch. Buying in the secondary market, it is a great buy imo.

SW1 · 30 August 2018, 04:57 PM

Perfect for the wife and frees up cash for better watches for oneself

Humble michael · 4 October 2019, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SW1

Perfect for the wife and frees up cash for better watches for oneself

Ha ! Now we’re talking :-)

mrmoto88 · 4 October 2019, 06:48 AM

Automatics preferred!

We wanted self winding after the hassle of getting battery changes. Missus has the 7018 Nauti and then got the Automatic 24 as well. The dials change in light so much.....

There’s a Ballon Bleu/Yachtmaster/Constellation in the collection too but PP are getting most wrist time.
For girls Patek are under the radar - only for those in the know!!!

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1 April 2018, 02:40 PM	#1
AvGeek 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 140	Anyone here actually have a Twenty-4? The wife likes the watch, but I'm weary of spending that much (even with a healthy discount) on a quartz watch. Does anyone have one? How are the service (battery) intervals? How's the fit and finish?

1 April 2018, 03:08 PM	#2
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	It took my wife a while to "get" it, but now it's the watch she wears the most. While she has a couple of mechanical watches, this one is no fuss - just pick it up, put it on, and wear it. It needed a new battery after about 3 years or so, done by a local watchmaker.

1 April 2018, 11:43 PM	#3
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	Got my wife a Twenty-4 and she hasn’t took it down for the last 3 months. The Twenty-4 doubles as a watch and as a jewelry bracelet as well. No regret buying it for her seeing her enjoying the watch every minute of it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

2 April 2018, 12:13 AM	#4
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,633	Prices are extremely reasonable by Patek standards but I would personally get a tank instead. Stick with the original. __________________

28 August 2018, 11:56 AM	#12
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	24s are nice. Patek makes some really nice ladies watches in the calatrava and nautilus lines that are automatic. Maybe check those out. Best Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

2 April 2018, 01:31 AM	#5
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,363	Before getting the Twenty~4, definitely consider the Tank. However if you and your spouse regularly get invited to Patek events, then wearing a Twenty~4 would be more appropriate. There is a reason the SS Twenty~4 (4910) is the best selling Patek of all time - its timeless elegance, Patek name and the reasonable price for a Patek watch. The diamonds on the bezel are only the best quality diamonds. If your wife is a watch person, get her an automatic watch, even better a Patek complicated watch. But for a beautiful quartz watch, where you don't mind paying a little extra, the Twenty~4 is the one to get. If you are on a tighter budget, Tank would be a great option.

2 April 2018, 02:13 AM	#6
AvGeek 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 140	Thanks for the opinions all! For some odd reason, the Twenty-4 looks great, but the tank looks like something her mother would wear; her words, not mine. FYI, she actually prefers an automatic watch, but we couldn't actually find that she liked. I have to say, the ladies' automatic watch market is quite small.

28 August 2018, 02:03 AM	#7
TravelFun "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Terrell Hills, TX Posts: 14	Can anyone share side by side photos?

28 August 2018, 02:30 AM	#8
V25V "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,416	7118. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 August 2018, 02:32 AM	#9
verse214 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York City Posts: 39	I was in the same situation - trying to find a women's watch from a top brand for under $20k. Most are quartz at this level unless you look at JLC, etc. Ended up going with the the women's AP RO 67651ST.

28 August 2018, 10:42 AM	#11
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	Not sure on the discounts, but my wife loves hers. I showed it to her a few times to a reaction of "meh!", then all of a sudden she loved it! It's her most worn watch.

28 August 2018, 09:07 PM	#13
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I was in the same aituation...I ended up refusing to pay for a 24. I paid for a 7118 1a 010 instead.

29 August 2018, 04:34 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I think the twenty4's on strap are nice looking womens pieces.. the quartz was definitely a turn off for my mom when she was looking at them so she went a different direction.. my wife, who only has quartz watches, thought they were nice also.

29 August 2018, 07:07 AM	#15
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,688	I have a few friends wives that have the 24. Around 50% off list in the secondary Market? I'd avoid new because nobody really wants Patek Philippe quartz watch, so the secondary Market should be a bargain. How much is the AD willing to give you, 30% off new would be minimum imho. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 August 2018, 09:32 AM	#16
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,533	My wife has a Cartier Tank Francaise and Ballon Bleu. Both automatic, both significantly less expensive, both more attractive (to me, subjective) than the 24. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for women looks good to me, quartz as I recall.

29 August 2018, 10:41 AM	#17
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	My wife's friend has one. Personally, I'd have a hard time paying that much for a quartz watch. The Cartier Tank Solo on a bracelet has a similar (better, in my opinion) look for a lot less money. If I were you, I'd take your wife to look at Cartier's manual and automatic models again or, even better, JLC's Reverso models. I think both offer a lot more for the money than the 24. My wife loves her Reversos and Cartiers.

30 August 2018, 12:08 AM	#18
TravelFun "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Terrell Hills, TX Posts: 14	Thank you!

30 August 2018, 12:12 AM	#19
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,251	Hi, I bought my wife a 4764 and she loves it!It is a classic solid gold Patek with the unique blue gold face. Very thin and elegant. For her, she doesn’t have to fuss wth setting time or putting it on a wonder when she is wearing another watch. Buying in the secondary market, it is a great buy imo.

30 August 2018, 04:57 PM	#20
SW1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GB Posts: 296	Perfect for the wife and frees up cash for better watches for oneself

4 October 2019, 06:48 AM	#22
mrmoto88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Watch: 5990 Posts: 79	Automatics preferred! We wanted self winding after the hassle of getting battery changes. Missus has the 7018 Nauti and then got the Automatic 24 as well. The dials change in light so much..... There’s a Ballon Bleu/Yachtmaster/Constellation in the collection too but PP are getting most wrist time. For girls Patek are under the radar - only for those in the know!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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