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15 January 2017, 04:50 AM | #1 |
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I want to wear a diamond
Recently, as per a thread that I started in the "other" Watch Topic section. I was thinking of getting a Rolex DD. To do that I would have to trade one of my Pateks -5127R or 5167A.
Well, after a lot of thought and reading what other members said, I decided NOT to go with that idea. But then I happen to see Jorge's photo of his stunning 5146P and I was in horology love:banged: And the thought of getting one - ultimate PM marked by a diamond at 6 o'clock got me excited. As I would have to sell/trade + cash both of mine. What do others members think? Bad idea or not? Please feel free to include photos, just to help
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15 January 2017, 04:57 AM | #2 |
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I think you should keep the 5167 and go for a 5146g, casual and classic, best of both worlds.
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15 January 2017, 05:30 AM | #3 |
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LOL. Diamonds are for the ladies......
and really sick pateks! In seriousness, I had an adventure with an annual calendar and while I enjoyed it for a short time, I am a bit of a nut job and came to the conclusion that if it was a calendar reference, it needed to be a perpetual calendar.
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15 January 2017, 05:15 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for your replies to date
Cinch : An excellent alternative, but I just wanted that something special. Never own a Platinum Patek. Thomas & Alex : I would love to be able to afford a Platinum Perpetual Calendar. But sadly I couldn't afford to spend that much. However a lovely preowned 5146P may be possible. Unfortunately there are none here in the UK that are sensibly priced.
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The 5146P is a very nice piece but IMO not worth sacrificing your two current PPs.
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Hi Tony
Good choice of the complication, Annual calendar is for me the most useful complication, even more than perpetual The choice of the reference, well, not too bad. I preferred 5450 but not the same price. Platinum, of course it's magic Did you look at the 5960p ? |
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Great shot (as always), but that strap combination is hot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Understood and go get it! Many fans of that reference. I spent years reading about how a platinum Watch was different (feel on the wrist and look) but wasn't until I got my own that I really understood how great they are! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I tried this on yesterday. This is a strong consideration for my next piece. Classic Patek look but a touch modern with the gray dial. I love platinum so this felt more special on the wrist than the WG version.
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Wow!
That looks stunning. What's the current retail price? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thank you
I sadly missed a pre owned one from my AD which was very nicely priced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thank you
I sadly missed a pre owned one from my AD which was very nicely priced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I don't think the P is worth the extra money over the G, YMMV
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16 January 2017, 03:08 AM | #16 |
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I know others feel otherwise but I actually prefer the 3-9-12 dial on the gold versions. The platinum looks like it's missing something.
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No regrets and money in the bank for what is, to all horological intents and purposes, the exact same watch. Sometimes less is more.
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Hollister, I understand your argument and to a degree agree. But, I would love to try a Platinum piece. Thanks Thomas :thumbs: just need to find one that is not too overpriced. John, your 5960P looks amazing and when the original one was released, I had the opportunity to get one at a good price. But sadly passed it by.
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16 January 2017, 07:14 AM | #21 |
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That's the ultimate 5146, even though it has a different ref. The salmon dial and leaf hands are a beautiful combination.
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