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GDOG · 11 February 2015, 04:14 AM

Fellow Patek Enthusiasts,
My name is George. I have been recently reading the Patek forum in anticipation of adding a Patek. I have seen many of your great pieces, and appreciate your vast collective knowledge of Patek. I am wondering if you could offer me your brief advice on my potential purchase(s) based on the following summary.

I live a fairly casual lifestyle. I own my own company, and rarely dress formally ( rare charity events, weddings and funerals). I have many watches, but seem to wear my Rolex DeepSea the most as it seems to fit my lifestyle.

The Pateks that I'm drawn to are the 5167A, 5130G/P, and of course the 5270 and it's predecessors in J/R. I have never spent more than 10K for a watch, so this is new territory for me. I don't view myself as a potential collector. I intend to buy what I love, and what I will wear. At the same time, I want to be prudent in my acquisitions.

I plan to move on a 5167A soon, but am already plotting my next move!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

GB-man · 11 February 2015, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GDOG

Fellow Patek Enthusiasts,
My name is George. I have been recently reading the Patek forum in anticipation of adding a Patek. I have seen many of your great pieces, and appreciate your vast collective knowledge of Patek. I am wondering if you could offer me your brief advice on my potential purchase(s) based on the following summary.

I live a fairly casual lifestyle. I own my own company, and rarely dress formally ( rare charity events, weddings and funerals). I have many watches, but seem to wear my Rolex DeepSea the most as it seems to fit my lifestyle.

The Pateks that I'm drawn to are the 5167A, 5130G/P, and of course the 5270 and it's predecessors in J/R. I have never spent more than 10K for a watch, so this is new territory for me. I don't view myself as a potential collector. I intend to buy what I love, and what I will wear. At the same time, I want to be prudent in my acquisitions.

I plan to move on a 5167A soon, but am already plotting my next move!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Congrats on your first patek

My advice is tread carefully as the price might go down in the future

You should visit an AD, spend some time talking with them and start building a relationship. 5167a sounds like a great start, although beware it is the complete opposite of your DSSD in every way imaginable.

raclaims · 11 February 2015, 04:25 AM

Well, that's a large price range you are considering. Every patek is terrific...so perhaps try on a few or look at lots of pix and pick the one that speaks to you.

jon_jon · 11 February 2015, 04:36 AM

That is indeed a wide price range with the 5167A in the $20K range to $40-50K of the 5130G/P to the $140-150K range of the 5270. They are all great watches, but for different purposes.

GDOG · 11 February 2015, 04:39 AM

I like the 5167 precisely because it is cool-casual, and totally unlike my rolexes. I'd say more clean, beautiful and refined...

jon_jon · 11 February 2015, 04:45 AM

The 5167A is a very popular first Patek watch for that reason. It doesn't mean you can't get a 5130 or 5270 as a first Patek. But these are not your everyday wear watches.

Racerdj · 11 February 2015, 04:47 AM

Enjoy the journey! Take your time and as Ken said, buy the right piece and at the right price.Have you considered looking at the 5711 blue dial?

GDOG · 11 February 2015, 04:51 AM

Part of the attraction to Patek is that they have a broader product line than others.

I still don't know if I can bring myself to spend for a grand complication, but my vision of what a watch should be was forged on classic Patek moonphases( 1518?)

GDOG · 11 February 2015, 04:55 AM

No disrespect to the Nautilus lovers, but it's just not me. Interesting that I like the Aquanaut, but not the Nautilus or AP.

GDOG · 11 February 2015, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

Enjoy the journey! Take your time and as Ken said, buy the right piece and at the right price.Have you considered looking at the 5711 blue dial?

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats on your first patek

My advice is tread carefully as the price might go down in the future

You should visit an AD, spend some time talking with them and start building a relationship. 5167a sounds like a great start, although beware it is the complete opposite of your DSSD in every way imaginable.

Sorry, I'm an idiot! I have a SD not a DSSD.

still a ways from the 5167 though!

GDOG · 11 February 2015, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

Enjoy the journey! Take your time and as Ken said, buy the right piece and at the right price.Have you considered looking at the 5711 blue dial?

How would you define "the right piece"?

GB-man · 11 February 2015, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GDOG

Sorry, I'm an idiot! I have a SD not a DSSD.

still a ways from the 5167 though!

Well that makes it less of a jump! Good news I'd say

AK797 · 11 February 2015, 05:52 AM

I really like the grey sunburst and 3D numerals of the 5167, think its a great first choice.

iazrollie · 11 February 2015, 05:56 AM

I love love love 5167.

incontrol · 11 February 2015, 12:14 PM

I too love the 5167. I just love the 5164 more!

kneedeep · 11 February 2015, 02:52 PM

5167 great everyday watch. After that a PP Annual Calendar or a PP Chrono IMO

Passionata · 11 February 2015, 05:17 PM

Welcome,the 5167 is a great choice !

watch1907 · 12 February 2015, 12:53 AM

5167 is a great choice and one of my favorites - arguably the best everyday patek

The question is if you can stretch to a 5167, then you can probably go for this as well

xseal · 12 February 2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

I too love the 5167. I just love the 5164 more!

+1 Got mine a month ago, very unique and will always have place in collection.

codecow · 12 February 2015, 01:32 PM

You'll love the 5167A, it's my first Patek and I think it's just fantastic.

11 February 2015, 04:14 AM	#1
GDOG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 112	Patek advice for a Newcomer Fellow Patek Enthusiasts, My name is George. I have been recently reading the Patek forum in anticipation of adding a Patek. I have seen many of your great pieces, and appreciate your vast collective knowledge of Patek. I am wondering if you could offer me your brief advice on my potential purchase(s) based on the following summary. I live a fairly casual lifestyle. I own my own company, and rarely dress formally ( rare charity events, weddings and funerals). I have many watches, but seem to wear my Rolex DeepSea the most as it seems to fit my lifestyle. The Pateks that I'm drawn to are the 5167A, 5130G/P, and of course the 5270 and it's predecessors in J/R. I have never spent more than 10K for a watch, so this is new territory for me. I don't view myself as a potential collector. I intend to buy what I love, and what I will wear. At the same time, I want to be prudent in my acquisitions. I plan to move on a 5167A soon, but am already plotting my next move! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

11 February 2015, 04:47 AM	#7
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Enjoy the journey! Take your time and as Ken said, buy the right piece and at the right price.Have you considered looking at the 5711 blue dial? __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

11 February 2015, 05:56 AM	#14
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	I love love love 5167. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

11 February 2015, 12:14 PM	#15
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I too love the 5167. I just love the 5164 more! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

11 February 2015, 05:17 PM	#17
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Welcome,the 5167 is a great choice ! __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

11 February 2015, 04:25 AM	#3
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Well, that's a large price range you are considering. Every patek is terrific...so perhaps try on a few or look at lots of pix and pick the one that speaks to you.

11 February 2015, 04:36 AM	#4
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	That is indeed a wide price range with the 5167A in the $20K range to $40-50K of the 5130G/P to the $140-150K range of the 5270. They are all great watches, but for different purposes.

11 February 2015, 04:39 AM	#5
GDOG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 112	I like the 5167 precisely because it is cool-casual, and totally unlike my rolexes. I'd say more clean, beautiful and refined...

11 February 2015, 04:45 AM	#6
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	The 5167A is a very popular first Patek watch for that reason. It doesn't mean you can't get a 5130 or 5270 as a first Patek. But these are not your everyday wear watches.

11 February 2015, 04:51 AM	#8
GDOG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 112	Part of the attraction to Patek is that they have a broader product line than others. I still don't know if I can bring myself to spend for a grand complication, but my vision of what a watch should be was forged on classic Patek moonphases( 1518?)

11 February 2015, 04:55 AM	#9
GDOG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 112	No disrespect to the Nautilus lovers, but it's just not me. Interesting that I like the Aquanaut, but not the Nautilus or AP.

11 February 2015, 05:52 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,289	I really like the grey sunburst and 3D numerals of the 5167, think its a great first choice.

11 February 2015, 02:52 PM	#16
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	5167 great everyday watch. After that a PP Annual Calendar or a PP Chrono IMO

12 February 2015, 12:53 AM	#18
watch1907 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: istanbul Posts: 28	5167 is a great choice and one of my favorites - arguably the best everyday patek The question is if you can stretch to a 5167, then you can probably go for this as well

12 February 2015, 01:32 PM	#20
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,866	You'll love the 5167A, it's my first Patek and I think it's just fantastic.

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