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2 January 2017, 02:19 AM | #1 |
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New Year's Patek Rumor Mill
Happy new year Patek sub-forum readers and I hope you had a wonderful end of year. I wanted to see if we could discuss (for what's it worth....) a few rumors I've been seeing/hearing along the way in 2016, and feel free to add any others you may have come across.
1. Discontinuation of 5131R Enamel World Timer: The rumor is that this reference could be discontinued and Patek may introduce something with no crown guards and in-line with the new 5230 world timer, putting an end to the enamel dialed WTs altogether. Perhaps we should seize the moment and acquire the 5131R now!? 2. New 5170P Manually Wound Chronograph: The rumor is that Patek may release a white or silver dialed chronograph with black subdials (panda) in a platinum case. 3. Discontinuation of 5235 Annual Calendar Regulator: The rumor is that this reference will be discontinued due to production complications. The reference took a fairly large hit (along with other current catalog offerings) in the secondary market but discontinuation could certainly change things. 4. New 5270P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph: The rumor is Patek will release a perpetual calendar chronograph in a platinum case with a black dial (similarly to what was done for the 5970P - a 5271P w/o diamonds). All just conjecture of course, but fun (to me) nonetheless! All the best.
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1)I would gladly welcome a 5231 Enamel Dial. If we are nitpicking I never cared for the engraving on the case of the 5131.
2)5170P with a white ENAMEL DIAL would be amazing but I hope they add a tachymeter no matter what they choose. 3) I am one of the few original owners who still have the piece. I paid the original list price $53,600 for this piece and am going down with the ship LOL! Truth be told I absolutely love the reference and see it being appreciated and sought after over time. I have been told personally by London-Paris Salons and HSWA that they did not receive any allocations of this reference in 2016 so it will be interesting to see what happens. Another member had a nice post on a 20 minute conversation he had with Mr Stern and he supposedly admitted that "He went too far with the design of the dial." http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=415185 4) Patekaholic on IG posted a pic from Bob Maron in late December showing this reference with a black Dial and no diamonds so it seems like the next logical variation
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1) The 5131R will be discontinued for sure whether this year or soon afterwards. However it will be interesting to see if Patek will introduce a 5131P or a 5231 in the newly designed case.
2) The 5170 has been coming out in a new metal every 3 years (2010, 2013, 2016). So I predict the 5170P to be introduced in 2019, although it could be sooner. 3) The 5235 is an interesting watch from many perspectives. It is Patek's first regulator watch and has incorporated more silicon parts than any other Patek watch. Production difficulties have limited its availability. However the unusual regulator dial is not for everyone and the watch appeals mainly to collectors. Existing owners would be happy if the watch was discontinued. 4) You have to wonder if Patek will release a 5270J before the 5270P. YG is not a popular metal at the moment, but it is the most classic/traditional metal color. So I predict that the 5270J will be next, and in smaller numbers compared to the G and R. |
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Nothing to celebrate 40th anniversary of the ultra slim movement? I am hoping for a 5131P!
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Nothing to celebrate 40th anniversary of the ultra slim movement? I am hoping for a 5131P!
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There has to be a blue dial 5205 and possibly a P.
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Discontinue the 5980's and do the 5990 in RG.
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5.MSRP price drop in the US if $ strenghten further?
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we don t know where s Donald will rise the rate
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For sure, 2017 will be an exciting time with Patek Philippe!
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5205 blue dial has already been released per some other thread here on TRF limited to 30 or so pieces. 5980 has already been discontinued. Yes, 5990 in precious metal could come at some point. Lol.... no more playing around with prices I hope. Really doesn't make us collectors feel very confident, but that's another matter I suppose.
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I thought the 5980 1R and AR are still in production. They're in the catalog.
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5170P: It's too soon, only last year the 5170R was rolled out. The platinum version may come in 2018 or 2019. And no, I don't think it would have a white or silver dial. The more logical choice would be a blue dial version (with matching blue subdials), to separate it further from the existing white dial 5170G. Of course the panda dial may be possible, although I can't seem to recall a past Patek chrono with a panda dial. Mr.Stern may have a surprise up his sleeves, but a panda dial Patek may be too much IMHO.
5270P: I believe it would come only in 2020. Before that, this year or next year we should receive the 5270J with silver dial. But I agree, when the 5270P comes, it should have a black dial to continue the tradition laid down by the amazing 5970P. |
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5205 blue dial has already been released per some other thread here on TRF limited to 30 or so pieces.
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I hope the 5131R is discontinued this year. I wasn't sure whether they'd do a P version or not. I think they could take a break from these for a while and hook up the collectors who ended up getting one.
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You mean they grey dealers who get them, right? JK! (Although I am willing to bet more than half get put up for sale unfortunately)
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I would love to see something like the 5960, but thinner, perhaps by making the piece manual wind. I love the complication set of the 5960, but the thing is just too damn thick for me.
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It's pretty thick, I got used to it easily though when switching between my AP Ceramic Diver and the 5960/1A, makes it feel thin.
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20th anniversary of the Aquanaut, wonder if it gets a make over...
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Sign me up for an Aquanaut chrono.
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I heard something about the 5960/1a is discontinued... Any one knows more about this ?
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Hamish is getting his 5131R per AD this year. So unless pre Basel would imply no change thus year if they still knocking them out but have to say seen a lot more incomings
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