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Originally Posted by Murcielagoboy2
I'm in agreement with you that, over time, the 5170P will get a lot of love from collectors and will gradually climb. I can't advise on prices in the USA, but I will advise on my on personal philosophy which is, "it's so much money, it needs to be perfect"
What I mean by that is, if you're spending $80,000 on a watch (which, in the real world is utterly ridiculous), you're at the level where a few thousand bucks either way doesn't normally make any difference. So if you can buy an unworn one, and it costs a bit more, do it. At least then you have ZERO worries about condition, scratches on case, wear on strap etc.
The one that's been pictured looks a little marked no? Or do my eyes deceive me? Of course, after inspection, if it's perfect, then go ahead... I do not think the Platona (which is a beautifully designed watch, like most Rolexes) is comparable.
Good luck on 5370! Let us know if you secure one!
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Could not agree with you more. You are right in that there are marks on it (which was the reason why I originally passed on it back in September). I worry that if I pass on this one I may miss my opportunity, but also I know those scratches will bother me.
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Originally Posted by ragsk
BTW I wouldn't bet on the Platona not going up. Prices have been increasing a lot recently........its trading above retail already and if it gets discontinued (?) at some point it may go up further still.
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I would be quite surprised if it moved much more, but then again who would have thought they'd be trading at list price a few years ago when they could be easily had in the 50s. Never say never, right?
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Originally Posted by Ichiran
I will probably skip the 5170p if my AD is going to deliver the 5370p in the near future. I do love the 5170p but the 5370p is on a different level, and I don't think I will wear the 5170p much if I have the blue 5370p in my watchbox.
I will add the 5270p, which is quite different from the watches in your current collection and 5370p. I think a PCC is so Patek, from a historical and brand perspective.
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I think this is sound advice. Though it would be nice to open up the watchbox and see both sitting side-by-side
I passed on the 5270p back in February and still kicking myself; however, if I had to choose between the 5270 and 5370 I would reach for the 5370 every day. I know it would get much more wrist time. Maybe it best to secure a mint condition/unworn 5170p, and if I am then allocated a 5370p I can choose to offload the 5170p if I so choose.