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Old 16 March 2019, 10:05 PM   #1
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What would be your ideal 3-5 Patek collection?

If you had a watchbox that had enough slots for 3-5 watches, Which 3-5 Patek references do you want in that box? 3 or 5. Some people might be content with 3. 5 feels optimal for me as I wont wear anymore than that. It doesnt matter what you currently have in your collection, but more of where you want it to be. I was thinking about this over thr past few nights and curious what others are thinking


I’ll start... this would be my ideal collection just for me.


5711r - for the days where its all about fun and sun, just to add a pep to my step.
5712a/r -this dial just continues to mesmerize me. I find myself staring at it.
5170g - i lust after this watch, one day maybe when the market softens.
5320G - when i tried this on, fell in love with this watch but not at msrp. This is up there with the 5170g for me.
5131P (but on a strap) - just something special

I realized im not really into AC, PC etc. its nice just not for me. Maybe my taste will evolve as i mature


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Old 16 March 2019, 10:12 PM   #2
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5740, 5131R, 5370, 5970P & 5078P
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:15 PM   #3
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I'm happy with my lot atm

Just waiting for my 5167 to come back from its service

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Old 16 March 2019, 10:17 PM   #4
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I'm happy with my lot atm

Just waiting for my 5167 to come back from its service

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Pick one more make it 5 :)
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:19 PM   #5
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Pick one more make it 5 :)
When my 5167 comes back it is 5 lol

But I'd probably go 5320 as IMO cleanest PC in the catalogue

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Old 17 March 2019, 04:27 AM   #6
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Pretty close to what I was thinking!

To each their own, but I'd have a 5320, 5711 and 5968, you choose the metals in the ones that have options.

I'm mostly casual wear, so those would be my three.
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Old 17 March 2019, 04:29 AM   #7
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Pretty close to what I was thinking!



To each their own, but I'd have a 5320, 5711 and 5968, you choose the metals in the ones that have options.



I'm mostly casual wear, so those would be my three.
Many thanks, there is only 2 there without complications,but 1 doesn't need a complication but would lose the 5167 for 5320, and that's all bases covered IMO

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Old 29 May 2019, 04:24 AM   #8
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I'm happy with my lot atm

Just waiting for my 5167 to come back from its service

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This! Hands down what I aspire to
The black Aqua is my fav
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Old 14 July 2019, 12:49 AM   #9
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new to the obsession and new to the forum so still evolving...but so far.

1- 5196, for a classic basic dress (done)
2- 3940, for a vintage perpetual (done)
3- 5170g-010, for a Chrono (negotiating with ADs presently)
4- 5711 blue, if I can ever get my hands on one at a realistic price
5- 5231, for a world timer

...but I assume this will evolve and will be fun to look back on what I said.

you guys are a knowledgeable bunch...fun/expensive to read the forum.
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Old 14 July 2019, 12:51 AM   #10
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new to the obsession and new to the forum so still evolving...but so far.

1- 5196, for a classic basic dress (done)
2- 3940, for a vintage perpetual (done)
3- 5170g-010, for a Chrono (negotiating with ADs presently)
4- 5711 blue, if I can ever get my hands on one at a realistic price
5- 5231, for a world timer

...but I assume this will evolve and will be fun to look back on what I said.

you guys are a knowledgeable bunch...fun/expensive to read the forum.
Have you seen the 5172? Curious why not the new 5172. Just wondering
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Old 14 July 2019, 01:14 AM   #11
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Have you seen the 5172? Curious why not the new 5172. Just wondering
I think the 5170 is a more classic look especially with the black dial and I favor the 39 over 41 due to my wrist size. But the strap on the 5172 is pretty cool IMO...
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:27 PM   #12
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5196P - ultimate dress PP
5712/1A - ultimate daily SS on bracelet
5164A - ultimate daily SS on rubber and as close to a PP tough watch as you can get
5370P - grail watch for me, has so much going for it
5270R - PCC is a classic and ads something timeless in a non-white metal
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Old 25 December 2019, 02:26 PM   #13
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5196P - ultimate dress PP
5712/1A - ultimate daily SS on bracelet
5164A - ultimate daily SS on rubber and as close to a PP tough watch as you can get
5370P - grail watch for me, has so much going for it
5270R - PCC is a classic and ads something timeless in a non-white metal


Wow, having 3 of them


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Old 1 January 2020, 07:30 AM   #14
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Good evening and happy NYE to you all

I think im done with my 4

5524g just a superb watch
5968a great beater
5711 p also a great beater
and a 5231j well why wouldn't you its beautiful

unless basel offers me something good x
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:30 PM   #15
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This is stuff that likely fits

5270p, 5968 for stuff that doesn’t (not sure if 5980 would fit me)

5370p if dreaming is allowed
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:31 PM   #16
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Can't go with 3 , my best 5 are (no particular order):

1- 5711 white or 5711p if choosing discontinued model is allowed.
2- 5712/1a
3- 5740
4- 5131p
5- toss a coin between 5170p and 5270p
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:33 PM   #17
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:39 PM   #18
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Mine is 5711 blue, 5712, 5726 blue (basel2019), 5740 and 5980 blue.
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:40 PM   #19
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Mine is 5711 blue, 5712, 5726 blue (basel2019), 5740 and 5980 blue.
Someones favorite colour is blue

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Old 16 March 2019, 10:42 PM   #20
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I like that 11p blue of yours
Funny enough so do i

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Old 16 March 2019, 10:54 PM   #22
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Old 17 November 2019, 11:38 AM   #23
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Pretty close
5711 blue
5712 blue
5524 gold
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And some dress watch I haven’t decided yet.

For some reason I‘m on the gold trip recently...not sure if this goes by...
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Old 17 November 2019, 11:42 AM   #24
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Old 16 March 2019, 10:47 PM   #25
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If 3 - just one Calatrava, Nautilus, and Aquanaut each:

- 3998P
- 5711/1A
- 5165A or 5167A (5968A if my wrist was larger)

If 5 - I would likely add some vintage pieces:

- 3417, 3466, or 3483
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Old 16 March 2019, 11:06 PM   #26
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One TBD from this year's Basel
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Old 16 March 2019, 11:12 PM   #27
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What if they come out with another ladies aquanaut? Im going to hold u to that
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Old 16 March 2019, 11:15 PM   #28
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What if they come out with another ladies aquanaut? Im going to hold u to that
Then I'll just have to decide which lady to give it to.
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Old 16 March 2019, 11:19 PM   #29
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Then I'll just have to decide which lady to give it to.
Well played
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Old 16 March 2019, 11:20 PM   #30
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Then I'll just have to decide which lady to give it to.
Don't say his daughter, she don't need it

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