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21 November 2019, 03:45 AM | #31 | |
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What is your estimation as to how many 5131G have been produced in total? In any case, I strongly prefer that one over the 5131p, as the view from the north pole does not attract me. |
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21 November 2019, 04:15 AM | #32 |
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This piece is in a league of its own........
Go for it......
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21 November 2019, 05:25 AM | #34 |
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Isn't this an application piece?
If so, I'd grab it if you can afford it. Plus, to me, it's stunning and I love full platinum (though you did note you'd put it on a strap). |
21 November 2019, 09:36 AM | #35 |
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Thanks for all the feedback. I have a difficult decision to make in the next days.
I never filled out an application for this watch. I just expressed interest some years ago. But could be that the procedure varies by country. |
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this application piece stuff is definitely a great marketing tool. and it can be waived any time:::)))) |
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21 November 2019, 11:47 AM | #37 | |
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21 November 2019, 12:09 PM | #38 |
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Nobody really knows and there are threads on TRF where this was debated ad nauseam. There was always an strong view that little elves in the swiss elves were only able to do 40 dials a year which I think is pure rubbish....however some tell.me as many as 1500 in the production run of each metal. Now we also need to remember that people dont like.paying trey prices. So maybe as the new 5231G comes to.market people that would have bought the 5131G now opt for this route...hence more supply and depressing the prices
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21 November 2019, 09:05 PM | #39 |
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I get the watch for the equivalent of usd120k. Might be possible to buy the 5131g for 95k, so 25k difference for getting a new watch from AD, name on papers, hassle buying from grey and full platinum. For 25k more, new platinum watch probably still the better deal, although I do slightly prefer the map on the G vs the 1P.
One thing I will ask my AD if getting the 5131 1P will help or hurt my chances of getting all the other watches I am on the list for (5726 blue, 5168 green, 5212a, 5968a). That is not entirely clear to me. Could very well be that the 5131 range will have a further reduction in price ones the 5231 is available in all metals. But I personally prefer the case of the 5131, so the price dynamic could also reverse if the collector community tends to favor the 5131 going forwards. Very few of us have seen the new 5231j in real life. I haven’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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And as for the 5231j it's absolutely beautiful, and I'm glad I was lucky enough to be allocated 1 Sent from my J8210 using Tapatalk |
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22 November 2019, 09:19 AM | #42 |
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Holy cow! This is some next level stuff. Absolutely love the watch. Boy. If I could afford this, I’d be eternally wearing it.
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22 November 2019, 11:36 AM | #43 |
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As much as I would recommend and say yes, the fact you had to ask that question on a $150k watch tells me that the answer is no.
So I say no. |
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If you do a search here, many years ago, the famous Khalid was contemplating whether he should purchase the 5711/1P which he was offered from a Salon/AD. This was several years before the Anniversary version of the 5711/1P came out. In hindsight, it was a simple question. But even mega-collectors like Khalid sometimes contemplate purchase decisions and ask the audience on a $100k watch purchase, even though he owns numerous watches priced several times more expensive. For the OP, I know there are many naysayers here. But ultimately go with your gut. Ask if the watch fits into your overall collection. As a disclosure, I own the 5575G and the 5131R. However I always say that a platinum Patek is extra special! |
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22 November 2019, 07:15 PM | #45 |
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OP, Mark, would it be possible to see the watch first hand before deciding? I would go for it as I think price wise you will not be hurt. P will always command a higher price. Don't know if possible to remove the bracelet and put on a strap for this?
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Had a look at it and the bracelet is too shiny for me. Weight was ok and it wears very comfortably. It is possible to remove the bracelet, but the lugs are a bit longer than on the G/J/R versions, so a standard strap won’t look that nice. Needs a custom made strap but that is not a big issue. Will decide next week.
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I would not buy it unless it is a real keeper for you and you will wear it. What the future market may be or not be on this watch is really unknown at this point.
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27 November 2019, 07:31 AM | #50 |
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As for the 5575, I can't say that I looked at the moonphase part that carefully. It is a nicely done moonphase and looks better than all the other Patek watches with a moonphase.
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27 November 2019, 07:34 AM | #51 |
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Just to let everyone know - I turned down the watch and hope the next person on the list will enjoy it.
5168 green should be my next incoming. |
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good decision to let go of the 5131P. btw, i'd do the same with the 5168 green though:::)))
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Thanks for the advice, but think I will go for the 5168green. I really like my 5065 with green strap. And as I have the 5168blue, I know how big and flat it wears. There is something cool about a green patek. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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I vote with my feet.
The cloisonné is beautiful and the old fashion bracelet is surprisingly very comfortable on wrist. Have been waiting for 2 years, thanks my AD for allocating it to me. Best, Henry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Lovely peice but I have never liked the engraved bezel.
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Congratulations! This watch is spectacular, and agreed, the bracelet is incredibly comfortable.
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21 February 2020, 12:14 AM | #60 |
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Henry, that is a gorgeous timepiece. Big Congratulations! Great pic too, love the orchids.
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