New Release: Patek Philippe 5522A Limited Edition Pilot's Watch

[Vipes]

Originally Posted by KarlS

What's wrong with the colour? You can see it's the lighting

I've always liked that strap. I think it goes really well with that color dial.

[4jchun]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I think it is in the right spot

I think aligning centrally would have looked odd




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I moved the 8 some for all to see what it might look like.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by 4jchun

I moved the 8 some for all to see what it might look like.

That looks terrible.

[4jchun]

Originally Posted by subtona

That looks terrible.

My intention is just to show what it might look like.
I think it is an X vs Y argument, totally subjective.

[Socal to az]

Totally looks off.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by 4jchun

My intention is just to show what it might look like.
I think it is an X vs Y argument, totally subjective.

i disagree, your image has created a straight line between the 7&9 and clearly shows the 8 at a dissimilar relationship to the edge of the dial vs the other eleven numbers. not subjective at all imho

[RussW]

Originally Posted by 4jchun

I moved the 8 some for all to see what it might look like.

Good job on the photo.

However I think it looks awful. Maybe Patek could brand this the "Extra Special" dial.

[4jchun]

Originally Posted by subtona

i disagree, your image has created a straight line between the 7&9 and clearly shows the 8 at a dissimilar relationship to the edge of the dial vs the other eleven numbers. not subjective at all imho

Gus, I agree with you, but my point was that others were disagreeing with regard to the placement of the 8. My point was to move it over a little so others could see what it might look like, I had no specific precision regarding its placement, just moving it over as one person was contending. Also the dial is at an angle so it really isn't a great shot.
We could argue that the tip of the 7 is closer to the edge than the 6, and others as well. There is a curvature to the number placements, which is hard to recreate on an angled dial. I was just doing a quick move to be helpful, not trying to recreate the dial.
Also, many/most contentions here are subjective, which was my point regarding that.
Cheers.

[thomaspp]

Having seen this watch at the exhibition, thought about it purpose in life and spoken to a number of collectors, the Watch will be a smash hit!


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[KarlS]

JW forget the 8....great job on the photoshopping..u proved the point on the 8 not being able to be placed centrally

[ufboy73]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Having seen this watch at the exhibition, thought about it purpose in life and spoken to a number of collectors, the Watch will be a smash hit!


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Moreso than the 5524 you reckon?

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by KarlS

What's wrong with the colour? You can see it's the lighting

You’re right Karl. It was remiss of me to forget about the colour temperature balance affecting the tone.
Still think I’d prefer a blue or dark grey strap, rather than the brown/tan one.

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

Moreso than the 5524 you reckon?

Yes. This will hurt the market for the 5524 if anything. My 2 cents.

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Yes. This will hurt the market for the 5524 if anything. My 2 cents.

I don't think so. There are only 600 of them. I'm getting this and still
Am getting 5524. Not sure if I will keep both but for me personally, this does not replace the 5524

[KarlS]

5167 doesn't compete with 5164 they are complimentary

[skkali168]

Saw this https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle...ures-and-price


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[KarlS]

Originally Posted by Socal to az

I don't think so. There are only 600 of them. I'm getting this and still
Am getting 5524. Not sure if I will keep both but for me personally, this does not replace the 5524

However 600 still means each AD in USA will get 5-6. That's more than any have received on a 5524. So by extension the 5524 has been more limited than the Limited Edition. Obviously that will catch up over the years as more 5524 filter into the market. The other view is the 5522 has now drawn attention to the malaligned 5524 and thus created a favourable awareness that may drive more to wanting to get a 5524 and thus longer waiting periods. If I remember the 5524 is cheaper than a 5164R

[key]

As much as I like the 5524, I am not ready to make a $50k+ purchase on a single watch which makes the 5522 an attractive alternate solution at its price point.

[key]

Originally Posted by texex91

You only way I will know I 'got one' is when it's in my hand.

Until then I'm not counting on anything.

Originally Posted by Socal to az

So I'm having dinner with my AD and he said he will get me one from his allocation. 600 watches, roughly 70 or so ads so each will get between 5-10 pieces for allocation. Supposedly each AD is bringing their best clients here to NYC- luckily I got invited and according to him the 5522 is sort of a gift to those that came- giving them an opportunity to buy a reasonably priced limited piece. I couldn't pass it up when I saw it was 42mm.

But as Tex stated. I'll only know I got it when I actually get it.

Thanks for the info gents! I guess I'll just have to wait for an update from my AD then. (hopefully soon )

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by key

As much as I like the 5524, I am not ready to make a $50k+ purchase on a single watch which makes the 5522 an attractive alternate solution at its price point.

I'm in the same boat as u!


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[key]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I'm in the same boat as u!

I never thought that I would ever say that a $21k watch is good value for the money, but then again this hobby makes us say/do some crazy things

Good luck to both of us in sourcing this beauty!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I'm in the same boat as u!


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Join the club

I have a feeling these won't be going to customers like us but they can't stop us from trying

Life's too short for me to get bitter about it. I'm just glad Patek is making watches that excite me.

[Tony@KopiGau]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Yes. This will hurt the market for the 5524 if anything. My 2 cents.

Quite the opposite, it will help sales of 5524 because that is what most people outside of US can hope to get after falling in love with 5522. unless 5522 turns to a production model without the print on the caseback but I don't think PP would do this to American collectors..

Does it happen before? a limited exhibition piece becomes a production model with minor/no modification.

[Tony@KopiGau]

Originally Posted by KarlS

However 600 still means each AD in USA will get 5-6. That's more than any have received on a 5524. So by extension the 5524 has been more limited than the Limited Edition. Obviously that will catch up over the years as more 5524 filter into the market. The other view is the 5522 has now drawn attention to the malaligned 5524 and thus created a favourable awareness that may drive more to wanting to get a 5524 and thus longer waiting periods. If I remember the 5524 is cheaper than a 5164R

5524 is already very hard to come by and i think it may take 2-3 years for PP to produce and ship out all 600 of 5522, on average 2-3 piece a year in a bigger AD..

[goog53]

Originally Posted by Tony@KopiGau

i think it may take 2-3 years for PP to produce and ship out all 600 of 5522, on average 2-3 piece a year in a bigger AD..

I disagree my friend. My best guess is these are ready to ship and will be distributed by the end of the year and at latest first quarter of 2018. The WT Moon 175th Anniversary piece and Advanced Reasearch Aquanaut piece were delivered quickly. Just my 2cents

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by RussW

Haha, "Extra Special" nice of them to tell us! I also like the dot above the capital "I" - you don't get that if your watch is not extra special.

It’s the font they used – the same as the word “PILOT”.
You’ll also notice the “ is at the bottom of the P, rather than the top, which may signify something other than aesthetic choice by the designer.

The word ’Special’ used on the dial can be found on Zenith Pilot watches from WW2 era.

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...atch&p=4415067

[RussW]

Originally Posted by PJ S

It’s the font they used – the same as the word “PILOT”.
You’ll also notice the “ is at the bottom of the P, rather than the top, which may signify something other than aesthetic choice by the designer.

The word ’Special’ used on the dial can be found on Zenith Pilot watches from WW2 era.

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...atch&p=4415067

Well it truly is Extra Special then.

[Scanspeakman]

Really nice watch but USD 21500?? Come on......

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Scanspeakman

Really nice watch but USD 21500?? Come on......

I know, it's an amazingly low price for this great reference!

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by codecow

I know, it's an amazingly low price for this great reference!