Best Everyday Patek?

[mjm700]

Thoughts on the best PP for everyday use (or near everyday)? I'm not thinking your beater watch, but what you can safely go to on most days for regular use.

Mine has been the 5164a recently.

5524? 5167a?

I know some will say whatever they like but is that really true? Plat PC daily?

[P1nky_Up]

I haven’t worn any other of my watches since I got my 5726A. The complication is exactly what I need on my day-to-day, it’s comfortable, and less in your face than any Rolex IMO. The average person will notice a Rolex before a Patek. So I can comfortably wear a $50k watch and people don’t notice.

[enjoythemusic]

It depends on what your daily activities are. Are you a CFO for 'investment' banking firm, or a top-notch surfer traveling the world doing competitions? Please define what "regular use" really means? Desk jockey pushing papers and e-mails, or are you a true active sportsman seeking to push the limits of human endeavors, or ???

[kimwizzzuuu]

5212a and it’s a great value buy right now.

[PatekSF]

5085

5036

5522

5212

5960

[uniqueMR]

Depends!!

[Yobrooks]

5524, 5146.... Comfortable Beauties that fly under the radar.

[mjm700]

I suppose by everyday I'm referring to fairly typical use - at home, office, meetings or in the city, running errands, going to lunch, etc. I probably wasn't thinking extreme sports or a wedding. I don't think being a CFO matters but I understand your question. Do you have a PP that is your go to most days? To you purposefully avoid wearing your PPs as an everyday watch?

[2nastie]

I think the standard Nautilus and Aquanaut is going to be your typical answer for functionality. That is what they are built for... but of course the secondary market pricing has affected the mindset for that.

Alternatively I think even the 5196 is good enough for a daily. You won't wear it for actual sporting activities or the gym... just take off a watch for that 1-2 hours. Also realistically most people spend their time driving, walking or lounging around in their house, office, or "grabbing groceries." A 5196 on casual strap is perfect.

Lol... do most people really think they live that Instagram lifestyle?

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by mjm700

I suppose by everyday I'm referring to fairly typical use - at home, office, meetings or in the city, running errands, going to lunch, etc. I probably wasn't thinking extreme sports or a wedding. I don't think being a CFO matters but I understand your question.

Ahh, ok. Are you usually wearing a concert t-shirt, Polo short sleeves... or button-down dress shirt? Shorts, dress pants... The more info you provide, the better others here can find what best suits your lifestyle.

Do you have a PP that is your go to most days? Do you purposefully avoid wearing your PPs as an everyday watch?

Not for me any longer yet keep the 3820rg because it, to me, is classic Patek before.... Anywho, my lifestyle changed, as if this was about 20 years ago my lifestyle 'matched' the 5035rg. Today I need high durability and daily beach/pool use, and yes my hard use seems to mean one of the pieces here needs servicing a year due to such usage.

[vandyologist]

My “daily” Pateks are my 5711/1a and 5164a, mostly depending on attire.

[WatchEater666]

Why would PM make something unsuitable for daily wear? Platinum is not a loud watch. People just assume it's SS.

I wore a Zeitwerk daily for about a year and wore it to factory. No issues and was in good condition when I sold it and moved on too. I'd have no issues doing the same with a plat or WG Patek chrono.

[Will_L]

My shortlist is 5524, 5212, 5164

[mjm700]

Originally Posted by vandyologist

My “daily” Pateks are my 5711/1a and 5164a, mostly depending on attire.

Perfect


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[mjm700]

Today’s pickup as a new everyday. Just need that blue strap now.




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[watchtabs]

5167 and 64. Hands down.

[Rmatlanta]

Lately, 5320. PC but can’t take it off.

[CountryBoy]

5960a

[sambb]

wouldnt it be a perpetual? Isnt that the point of one, you wear it daily and never have to set it. i understand a gshock might be needed for the gym. just wondering..

[mjm700]

Originally Posted by CountryBoy

5960a

I had no idea how expensive this forum would become. I think i have picked up 4-5 in only a few months.


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[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by mjm700

Today’s pickup as a new everyday. Just need that blue strap now.




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Congratulations!
And I agree, this watch fits for almost any occasion.
Mine’s been on a blue strap since the day after I bought it.


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[Daytonaman799]

5712 or 5726. Wore mine daily for years. Don’t wear them as much now but mainly because I just enjoy my Rolexes.

[Chute]

5167a is one PP I could see wearing from morning to bedtime with no reason to ever take it off. Most strap watches are a no as I usually get my watches pretty wet.
If it was a one and only Rolex, my choice would be a the Explorer 1 214270.
Thats the first watch I didn't want to swap out at some point in the day for something else.
It's just perfect.
I feel the same about the 5167a, the one I tried on was used and sized just right. It was the most comfortable watch I've ever worn.

[mrenvy]

The best daily beater.


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[pb2au]

Another vote for the 5960 1A. I need steel for a daily.
The finishing is not nearly as delicate as the aquanaut and nautilus lines.

[btinl]

5136.




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[ts3]

Originally Posted by mjm700

I know some will say whatever they like but is that really true? Plat PC daily?

Yes, true, and yes if a platinum PC was my favorite Patek.

[Rushne]

I would say…
5726
5711
5167
5164

5212… depends on how you like a leather strap for everyday.

Finally… 4947/1a would be awesome as a daily just not poolside I guess

[rdragon]

Originally Posted by countryboy

5960a

Originally Posted by pb2au

another vote for the 5960 1a. I need steel for a daily.
The finishing is not nearly as delicate as the aquanaut and nautilus lines.

+1

[mjm700]

Originally Posted by ts3

Yes, true, and yes if a platinum PC was my favorite Patek.