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gnorthern87 · 10 March 2019, 06:53 AM

I'm looking at getting my first Patek and am unsure what model to go with.
I want a dress watch to wear on formal occasions and not something I'd wear everyday. With that being said, I'd want something more for a long term investment (or atleast that would relatively hold its value). I'm open to either buying new or buying second hand. My preferences would be to have a rose gold model and the calatrava cross deployment buckle with a brown strap. I'm also not a fan of the Calatrava line as I find the dials to be too plain. I've been looking at the 5146R but have seen alot of people saying the AC models are horrible investments.
I'd like to keep the price around $30k, but it's not a firm cap and would be more than happy to spend more to get the perfect watch. Thanks for your help everyone!

s.m.b. · 10 March 2019, 07:24 AM

For your criteria, I'd probably opt for a 3940.

Rolexavidfan · 10 March 2019, 07:28 AM

A World Time 5130 or 5110 series may be your best option.

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CamSLC · 10 March 2019, 07:58 AM

I've been really digging the older world timers recently. Who knows what the future value holds.

mps354 · 10 March 2019, 08:13 AM

All good suggestions so far. I have and love a 3940, had and regret selling a 5110, and may one day try to get a 5196p.

kneedeep · 10 March 2019, 08:19 AM

A frequent seller on TRF has a Rose Gold 5396 with Breguet numerals and deployant clasp listed for sale at around $36k. The Breguet numbers enhance the Calatrava's looks IMO. A 5196P at $25K+ is also a great dress option for infrequent wear.

Strummer · 11 March 2019, 12:42 PM

5196 second hand or grey should hold its value... and pocket the rest.

ap1 · 11 March 2019, 12:49 PM

5205

GB-man · 11 March 2019, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

5205

Yes 5205R black dial.

vincentesq · 12 March 2019, 03:08 AM

I just picked up a preowned 5296 in rosegold, and I can't believe how beautiful it is. You should look at it in person. The going FMV is around $20k-25k.

Jace · 14 March 2019, 10:02 PM

I disagree that the annual calendars are bad investments. I wore mine for several years and sold it for thousands of dollars more than I paid for it. It is a great watch. The 3940 perpetual calendar is a great watch as a dress watch. It is small at 37 mm and does not have any Lume, like the annual calendar does.

As to resell value, Patek goes up over time. Who knows what the future holds?

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Poly · 16 March 2019, 01:51 PM

I had a similar dilemma. Opted for the 5146G. Cream dial.
I’ve not taken it off in three weeks now. Wears great with dress clothes and also with jeans.
Love, love, love it.

10 March 2019, 06:53 AM	#1
gnorthern87 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6	First Patek I'm looking at getting my first Patek and am unsure what model to go with. I want a dress watch to wear on formal occasions and not something I'd wear everyday. With that being said, I'd want something more for a long term investment (or atleast that would relatively hold its value). I'm open to either buying new or buying second hand. My preferences would be to have a rose gold model and the calatrava cross deployment buckle with a brown strap. I'm also not a fan of the Calatrava line as I find the dials to be too plain. I've been looking at the 5146R but have seen alot of people saying the AC models are horrible investments. I'd like to keep the price around $30k, but it's not a firm cap and would be more than happy to spend more to get the perfect watch. Thanks for your help everyone!

10 March 2019, 07:24 AM	#2
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	For your criteria, I'd probably opt for a 3940. __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

10 March 2019, 07:28 AM	#3
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,570	A World Time 5130 or 5110 series may be your best option. 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. ...

10 March 2019, 08:19 AM	#6
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	A frequent seller on TRF has a Rose Gold 5396 with Breguet numerals and deployant clasp listed for sale at around $36k. The Breguet numbers enhance the Calatrava's looks IMO. A 5196P at $25K+ is also a great dress option for infrequent wear. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

10 March 2019, 07:58 AM	#4
CamSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 1,436	I've been really digging the older world timers recently. Who knows what the future value holds.

10 March 2019, 08:13 AM	#5
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,979	All good suggestions so far. I have and love a 3940, had and regret selling a 5110, and may one day try to get a 5196p.

11 March 2019, 12:42 PM	#7
Strummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 108	5196 second hand or grey should hold its value... and pocket the rest.

11 March 2019, 12:49 PM	#8
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,190	5205

12 March 2019, 03:08 AM	#10
vincentesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: CA Watch: Patek 5196R Posts: 8	I just picked up a preowned 5296 in rosegold, and I can't believe how beautiful it is. You should look at it in person. The going FMV is around $20k-25k.

14 March 2019, 10:02 PM	#11
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	I disagree that the annual calendars are bad investments. I wore mine for several years and sold it for thousands of dollars more than I paid for it. It is a great watch. The 3940 perpetual calendar is a great watch as a dress watch. It is small at 37 mm and does not have any Lume, like the annual calendar does. As to resell value, Patek goes up over time. Who knows what the future holds? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2019, 01:51 PM	#12
Poly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 469	I had a similar dilemma. Opted for the 5146G. Cream dial. I’ve not taken it off in three weeks now. Wears great with dress clothes and also with jeans. Love, love, love it.

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