5146G for my first Patek Philippe?

[Zuger]

Originally Posted by tyong

Sawasdee krub. I bought from an AD at Erawan Bangkok (Grand Hyatte Erawan). The retail price in Thailand is THB1.326 million.

That's about US$40,660 at today's conversion.

US retail price is $41,390.

[Headshrinker]

An excellent choice, and not a starter Patek by any means. I was my first Patek too. I exchanged it after several months for the same model with a yellow gold bracelet; a personal thing with a love for gold. My second Patek was the 5980-1R with rose band. Best of luck with yours; wearing mine on Christmas morning....

[tyong]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

An excellent choice, and not a starter Patek by any means. I was my first Patek too. I exchanged it after several months for the same model with a yellow gold bracelet; a personal thing with a love for gold. My second Patek was the 5980-1R with rose band. Best of luck with yours; wearing mine on Christmas morning....

Many thanks. I was choose between WG and RG too but they don't have 5146R in their stock. Only 5396R is available. I consider to buy a RG watch for my next.

[tyong]

Originally Posted by Zuger

That's about US$40,660 at today's conversion.

US retail price is $41,390.

Thanks for the info. I was also checked the price in Australia last week when I was there. The price in Australia is A$54,800 incl GST which is cheaper than Thailand (able to get GST refund for another 9%). All ADs in Sydney don't have any 5146G or 5146R in their stock.

[jed11]

Tried on some 5146 variants today and re-fell in love with it. Wasn’t ready to pull the trigger a few years ago but somewhat in a better position now...love the rose gold/cream dial and the yellow gold/slate dial references. As someone mentioned here before, honestly one of the best bang for your buck in the entire PP line up. I need to add one!!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Pangit]

Congrats. I have the 5146R but I liked the White gold also. Took me nearly a year to make my final decision. Enjoy your watch.

[Sonzy]

You definitely got it right, 5146 is a classic and beautiful reference. You will love it more and more, it grows on you.
When I thought of buying mine I said I’ll wear it as the classical watch on a suit or blazer and wear my 5712 for the sports and casual look, also since I got it I changed the strap to a customized strap- so it looks more sporty- and since then and until today I only wear it everyday day and night. I love it.

Biiiiig congrats and enjoy it in good health.

[wisguy]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Awesome , I had that watch 3 times in 3 different versions







The platinum is probably my favorite but is so unappreciated, it’s fallout on price is so dramatic that put its price on the grey market very close to its gold brothers.

Enjoy it , such a beautiful piece. I might get it again and this time for good


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Courious about why you've sold it three times, I'm thinking of an Annual Calendar and are more inclined to the 5396G, but I like this one as well.

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by wisguy

Courious about why you've sold it three times, I'm thinking of an Annual Calendar and are more inclined to the 5396G, but I like this one as well.

Unfortunately any Annual Calendar in the market are dogs. So I didn’t like the idea of having a watch that depreciates so much but I like it very much at the same time. A struggle.
5396 is the dressiest of all the Anual calendars but I like the power reserve and the luminous hands/markers than the night/day indicator that the 5396 brings. I like the subdials better that the central windows for the calendar. But I can also see the cleanness of the 5396 so it brings its coolness as well.
I like both, I think is just personal preference.



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[tyong]

Gents, thanks to all once again. I was absent for a little while and just back from my vacation. I wear the watch more than 50%. I really like the lume.


https://imgur.com/a/keejc1d

[ELITEVIDEOGAMES]

Congratulations Great watch, i have 5146R. Does anyone have some leather strap color suggestions to change it up?

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Unfortunately any Annual Calendar in the market are dogs. So I didn’t like the idea of having a watch that depreciates so much but I like it very much at the same time. A struggle.

No struggle if you like it, just buy, wear and forget all about value because you are not selling.

The 5146 holds its value pretty well in the scheme of things, just not when compared with certain grand complications or steel sports.

[DenaliHD]

My 5146R is my grail... The 5146G is a real beaut! Do you notice any desk diving marks on the clasp? That is a concern going to a PM piece.

[Sonzy]

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Congratulations Great watch, i have 5146R. Does anyone have some leather strap color suggestions to change it up?

Try to think of the customized straps, it’ll be done by you and only for you.

I did mine with crocodile leather at the bottom (under) the strap as it has groves and doesn’t make your rest sweat in hot weather.

NB: the stitches color in the pic is different than the original, the original is the same color of the dial.... I love it

[RyanO]

I've been eyeing the 5146 reference for a few years. Have been itching to add a PP to the collection, but just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Congrats on a gorgeous reference. It's most likely the one I'll settle on if i find the right one at the right price.

[Ichiran]

My R says Hi!

IMG_22012019_201857_(800_x_1000_pixel).jpg

[bronzeband00]

Congrats, wear in peace.

[Peter99]

This is a really nice watch!
Watchfinders UK say a lot of nice things about it on YouTube, in comparison with other makes of similar function and design.

[gcsk76]

Saw the 5146R at London Salon today, beautiful piece.
Congrats tyong, good choice.

[G M Francis]

Great watch, real Patek DNA to it and a lovely shape. Very similar to a 2526.

[Sonzy]

Originally Posted by G M Francis

Great watch, real Patek DNA to it and a lovely shape. Very similar to a 2526.

[quattro100]

This is my first Patek from 2 years ago! I bought it for the exact same reasons you listed out. Still enjoying it whenever I put it on. A classic useful complication.

I have added the 5524G and 5711 after but the 5146G always have a special place in the rotation!

[benlee]

I think this watch fits your line up well as the rest are sporty watches so having a dress watch fits well into your collection. As others have point out, resale for Patek Annual calendar isn't that great. Still it is a lot better than other brands. If you don't plan to flip it, then this shouldn't matter.

[TimeOnHand]

The 5146 is one great AC in any metal. Congratulations mate!

[ericisback]

I have a 5146J incoming tomorrow 😳

[amg55]

Gorgeous piece! Congratulations! You have me thinking about buying one too now.

[bharat]

Congratulations! I have been eyeing this reference in rose gold as my first Patek too!

[clu]

Looks great on you mate! Many congrats, i was also seriously considering it as my first PP

[Sonzy]

Biiiiiig congrats.... I wear mine daily for the same reasons you mentioned above. It’s a great watch.

Enjoy in good health

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

The watch is the best bang for your buck on the Patek line up. Versatile, useful, descent lumen , patek DNA. You should be able to get a good discount for this watch. Even with discount , let’s say you get it for $30k (US) when selling be prepared to lose at least 6k, if not more.

If you don’t care about that then you are good.
Would I buy this watch even though I really like it ? No , Me personally I can’t buy it because even if I am lucky and keep it for 1 year , I can’t afford to lose 6k , that of course counting that I got it for 30k from an AD. Like I said, if these economic restraints don’t apply to you then do it

Best of luck


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can't see any AD discounting this watch to $30k in today's market. That's close to a 30% discount off retail--retail is more than $41K. So not sure how you're coming up with that number.
I would say maybe 5% or 10% max.

I'm in the same boat: just been offered a 5726A but I also really like the 5146J a lot as a dress watch and a first patek (probably more so than the 5726A). But with the 5726A, it's a watch with little downside if I decide I don't want to keep it after a couple of years, or have a shot at the new 5726 blue dial in a couple of years.

If you're saying a 5146G or J would be worth $24K used, then I would be looking at losing closer to $12k or $13k, not $6k.