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InsDawg · 8 May 2022, 01:31 PM

Hi all. Apologize if this topic comes up frequently but I could not find a recent thread. What first Patek is timeless and classic. White gold, conservative look. Currently I have a JLC Master Control Date on a black JLC strap that sort of serves that mission.

SoylentGreenChi · 8 May 2022, 11:39 PM

I’d say a Calatrava, either the 6119G or one of the 5227s.

Another way to go is to jump the Calatrava line and go straight to Complications, particularly an Annual Calendar, the classic complication that Patek invented. In this case, I’d go 5205G or 5396G.

Can’t go wrong with what you do here, they are all so great . . .

IBDOC · 8 May 2022, 11:44 PM

Your best bet in terms of availability at AD is probably a 5396G or R.

Ichiran · 9 May 2022, 12:42 AM

There are plenty of choices in the grey market.

For current collection (if you are buying from AD), only the 5227G, 5396G, 5327G and 6119G fit your description. 5738 is either a R or P.

spoon-turbo · 9 May 2022, 01:02 AM

5205 is a good first choice.

ts3 · 9 May 2022, 01:11 AM

Get a Calatrava preowned or new.

Some ADs still have the recently discontinued manual 5196 left which IMO will prove to be a lot more timeless and classic than the current 6119. Or go automatic with 5227 from AD or 5296, 5127/5107, or 3998 preowned depending on the size you like. I'd also look at platinum if you like white gold.

wilsonpepper · 9 May 2022, 03:41 AM

5711 for everyday wear !

Super nice fit on the bracelet. . . . green dial also changes "colors" with varied lighting conditions

newonos · 9 May 2022, 11:38 AM

agree on 5196. Some ads still have them.

Aldwyn · 9 May 2022, 11:51 AM

Any of the Calatravas. ��

DoricSpiker · 10 May 2022, 03:55 AM

5172G
For me Patek sings chronograph more than anything else. This one on a calf strap is understated but beautiful.

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jon_jon · 10 May 2022, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsDawg

Hi all. Apologize if this topic comes up frequently but I could not find a recent thread. What first Patek is timeless and classic. White gold, conservative look. Currently I have a JLC Master Control Date on a black JLC strap that sort of serves that mission.

It depends on how much money you want to spend on your first Patek. Calatravas, Annual Calendars and a World Time may be reasonable options.

Chute · 10 May 2022, 09:12 AM

5196g
5227g
5172g

vman · 21 May 2022, 10:58 AM

The only thing about 5196... ALS does the same concept better with Saxonia. The movement in 5196 is a bit dated and the caseback is solid. However, not a bad start. I'd go with 5227g.

Either way... One and done. Good suggestions here.

Nap · 24 May 2022, 06:28 AM

For me 5172G wears very well and very simple, it could be an everyday wear.

Jmaguire17 · 24 May 2022, 09:36 AM

+1 on the 5172g, first patek and much of the 2022 novelties have similar design cues..the movement in back is gorgeous! Also wears casual with current trends

enjoythemusic · 24 May 2022, 09:40 AM

Vintage PP for classic, nice handcrafting too.

FrançoisCzapek · 14 August 2022, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts3

Some ADs still have the recently discontinued manual 5196 left which IMO will prove to be a lot more timeless and classic than the current 6119.

+1

8 May 2022, 01:31 PM	#1
InsDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Ron Location: Atlanta Watch: Exp2;Sub41;DJ41 Posts: 14	First Patek Ideas Hi all. Apologize if this topic comes up frequently but I could not find a recent thread. What first Patek is timeless and classic. White gold, conservative look. Currently I have a JLC Master Control Date on a black JLC strap that sort of serves that mission.

9 May 2022, 11:51 AM	#9
Aldwyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Maryland Watch: GMT Mast II 116713 Posts: 200	Any of the Calatravas. �� __________________ ----- Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, MeisterSinger, Tag Heuer, Vostok, Seiko... and a Disney Mickey Mouse!

21 May 2022, 10:58 AM	#13
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	The only thing about 5196... ALS does the same concept better with Saxonia. The movement in 5196 is a bit dated and the caseback is solid. However, not a bad start. I'd go with 5227g. Either way... One and done. Good suggestions here. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

24 May 2022, 09:40 AM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,439	Vintage PP for classic, nice handcrafting too. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 May 2022, 11:39 PM	#2
SoylentGreenChi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: États-Unis Watch: Patek, Rolex, Sinn Posts: 837	I’d say a Calatrava, either the 6119G or one of the 5227s. Another way to go is to jump the Calatrava line and go straight to Complications, particularly an Annual Calendar, the classic complication that Patek invented. In this case, I’d go 5205G or 5396G. Can’t go wrong with what you do here, they are all so great . . .

8 May 2022, 11:44 PM	#3
IBDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Switzerland Posts: 364	Your best bet in terms of availability at AD is probably a 5396G or R.

9 May 2022, 12:42 AM	#4
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,622	There are plenty of choices in the grey market. For current collection (if you are buying from AD), only the 5227G, 5396G, 5327G and 6119G fit your description. 5738 is either a R or P.

9 May 2022, 01:02 AM	#5
spoon-turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Asia Watch: PP Posts: 310	5205 is a good first choice.

9 May 2022, 01:11 AM	#6
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,235	Get a Calatrava preowned or new. Some ADs still have the recently discontinued manual 5196 left which IMO will prove to be a lot more timeless and classic than the current 6119. Or go automatic with 5227 from AD or 5296, 5127/5107, or 3998 preowned depending on the size you like. I'd also look at platinum if you like white gold.

9 May 2022, 03:41 AM	#7
wilsonpepper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 464	5711 for everyday wear ! Super nice fit on the bracelet. . . . green dial also changes "colors" with varied lighting conditions

9 May 2022, 11:38 AM	#8
newonos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: usa Posts: 135	agree on 5196. Some ads still have them.

10 May 2022, 03:55 AM	#10
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,277	5172G For me Patek sings chronograph more than anything else. This one on a calf strap is understated but beautiful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 May 2022, 09:12 AM	#12
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,533	5196g 5227g 5172g

24 May 2022, 06:28 AM	#14
Nap Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: United States Watch: 116710BLNR,116520. Posts: 73	For me 5172G wears very well and very simple, it could be an everyday wear.

24 May 2022, 09:36 AM	#15
Jmaguire17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 194	+1 on the 5172g, first patek and much of the 2022 novelties have similar design cues..the movement in back is gorgeous! Also wears casual with current trends

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