Best one watch collection Patek?

[watchgeezer]

I was recently entertaining the thought of consolidating and having a one watch collection. It's hard to pick a single watch that kinda does it all. As much as I love every single watch in my collection (not just the ones from Patek but also pieces from other brands), I came to the conclusion that perhaps 5168g-001 aquanaut could be my one and only.

What would be your one watch Patek collection and why?

[SoylentGreenChi]

5227 Calatrava. Why? Classic enough to work in formal settings, but its size and case/lug design make it work fairly well in more casual settings as well. The lack of water resistance would be an inconvenience, but I would choose that inconvenience over having to wear a sports watch or bracelet watch to more formal affairs. Note: IMHO a one watch collection is unworkable - a 5227 and a 5167 and I’m good for all situations; one or the other, and I’m scrambling for options.

[Pw92676]

For a one-and-done, do-anything Patek I’d be inclined to say 5146/1G

[IamJacky]

I don't think there can be a one-for-all, but I pick the 5164a Travel Time. It's just so comfortable, understated, and a super convenient dual time zone complication.

[SoylentGreenChi]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

For a one-and-done, do-anything Patek I’d be inclined to say 5146/1G

5146G-010 was my second choice to answer this question! :)

[HMHM]

Would say 5726. Lightness of steel, annual calendar, water resistant.

[Hendrikus]

5726 for me too.

[epicurus]

Originally Posted by IamJacky

I don't think there can be a one-for-all, but I pick the 5164a Travel Time. It's just so comfortable, understated, and a super convenient dual time zone complication.

Agreed!

[huydoan]

5968 for me. multiple strap colour and useful chronograph in sport activities

[yoast]

Originally Posted by iamjacky

i don't think there can be a one-for-all, but i pick the 5164a travel time. It's just so comfortable, understated, and a super convenient dual time zone complication.

+1

[ts3]

5711 blue.

Why? One watch collection should be able to do it all. Steel sports watch elegant enough to also work in a formal setting.

Agree that 5726 could do the job too but I dislike the dial layout and would always go for 8 over 11mm thickness.

[DonLee]

Really depends what kind of guy you are.

casual guy => 5167/5164
formal/ smart casual => 5711/5726
Needs attention => 5719
Truly rich, and just want the best watch that does it all => 5207G

[amanbra]

The 5524g or 7234g

Reason: 60m wr, sporty yet dressy, best complication ever with a date, legible day and night.




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[Turbo Racer]

This

Or this?

I sold one. And will keep the other no matter what.

[ColtFletcher]

Originally Posted by epicurus

Agreed!

I must agree. The Aquanaut is stellar throughout. Well done. My 3729 is too dressy for a weekend of golf.

[subtona]

5711 checks all the boxes for me. Sporty /dressy / water resistance / auto wind.
Can really serve as a single watch for all occasions minus the most brutal of activities.

I will concede however if you prefer a dress watch on leather than there are many other offerings to choose from. Difficult to choose one. But for me it would be a PC 5940 or 3940 (like Mr Stern chose as his daily) or 5140.

And if I’m dreaming a chrono 5950 or 3670 will do it.

[Pimpsy]

Call me biased, but the one watch that does it all is the 5712.

[l_chissle]

5740

[bonsai-man]

Originally Posted by subtona

5711 checks all the boxes for me. Sporty /dressy / water resistance / auto wind.
Can really serve as a single watch for all occasions minus the most brutal of activities.

I will concede however if you prefer a dress watch on leather than there are many other offerings to choose from. Difficult to choose one. But for me it would be a PC 5940 or 3940 (like Mr Stern chose as his daily) or 5140.

And if I’m dreaming a chrono 5950 or 3670 will do it.

I’d agree, but for me only 5711 blue ticks all the box’s. The white/green/Tif are all a bit more casual/sporty looking. I was also thinking 5167 on bracelet but again it’s a bit too sporty for some dress occasions.

[DoctorA]

To me, the 6119G oozes with Patek class, simplicity and heritage
It’s impossible to capture the dial beauty in pictures!

[Vasco]

Aside of the Nautilus and Aquanauts that are really great watches as an everyday wear, my 1 watch would be a 5960.

More precisely I'd like a 5960P grey or black dial. It gathers many things I like in an everyday watch, the right balance between classy and sporty, the PR (also useful to indirectly control its accuracy), a 12-hour chronograph, the AC, a Platinum case...

Imho of course.

[wetsum3]

5164a one and done

[GB-man]

Would be a 5970 for me.

[7sins]

Originally Posted by LPC6

5740

+1. QP in a nautilus case

[Coolcamden]

5270

[dawalsh]

My pick. You can also put it on green, beige, grey rubber straps to match your outfit. Doesn’t look bad on bracelet either.

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by 7sins

+1. QP in a nautilus case

Agree. If really only one, I think this is it.

[gilluminati204]

5168g-001

Rubber. Increased wrist presence while remaining ultra thin. Precious metal. Blue dial. Anniversary model.

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[bachoanguyen]

Oh man, if I have to pick one and only Patek for life then the Minute Repeater 5078. It's probably out of my reach cuz so expensive. So, I think 5270 Salmon could be my best shot.

[jesulaiman]

I am a casual - semi formal guy for most of the time, so either Aquanaut or Nautilus for me. If your wrist is big enough, then Nautilus 3700 (neo vintage) / 5711 (modern), or Aquanaut 5065/5060 (neo vintage) / 5167 (modern). If your wrist is small like mine, then Nautilus 3800/5800, or aquanaut 5066. Simplicity at its best


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