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SubKing · 10 April 2013, 10:07 AM

So I have has an itch lately for a Patek, and while I know Patek is considered as good as it gets in the world of watches.

I just wanted to see what some of the members here thought about a comparison. I have a new style AP rose gold offshore 44mm, I was thinking of trading it for a Patek nautilus chronograph.

Due to the price Decrease, My AP is now less than the Patek Model I'm interested in.

AP MSRP is now 46k while the patek is around 51k and stainless steel no less..

Patek is a clean chrono dial with nice fly back button on the side. Bracelet looks a little plain. But then again, this is a patek and patek is forever. or so their advertisement's say lol.

Should I sell off the AP and purchase the patek and owe a few grand more ontop?

What does everyone thing about that? This would be my first patek. While it is way more subtle than the AP, It has really started to stick with me the more I see it.

any advise would be great.

goku · 10 April 2013, 10:51 AM

i prefer 5711 clean dial to this but its ultimately your choice.at this level its personal preference only as quality etc. are pretty even imo.

samkumar · 10 April 2013, 10:54 AM

The PP is no doubt a grail watch but I just don't see paying 51K for a SS watch even though its a PP. IMHO keep the AP RG & save up for the PP if you MUST have it. My .02 cents.

onkyo · 10 April 2013, 10:56 AM

Both great watches but I would go for the 5980.

eric23 · 10 April 2013, 10:57 AM

No Way! the 44mm RG RC is nicer and I love both watches.

Demonoid · 10 April 2013, 11:06 AM

In this case Patek, movement wise, aesthetics, design. IMHO.

Demonoid · 10 April 2013, 11:09 AM

5980 is a monster of a watch. You should consider looking under the hood. Stunning piece.

alexlt730512 · 10 April 2013, 11:31 AM

don't do it. RG is more sexier

Sixshooter · 10 April 2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexlt730512

don't do it. RG is more sexier

X2!

rolexgolfer · 10 April 2013, 11:53 AM

I would do it in a heart beat. I love the classic AP ROs these new ROOs that are huge with the funky designs and colors are not my cup of tea. I cannot seem them aging well. In 10 years the Patek will still look as modern as ever, the jury is still out on the AP. While 50K for a steel watch is insane, there is really only a very small amount of gold on the AP so that argument is moot IMO.

icok · 10 April 2013, 11:56 AM

I was struggling between these two a couple of weeks ago, but I had made up my mind going for the 44mm RG.

If it was 5980R, I would pick the Patek, but just not the 5980/1A.

again, this is just personal preference....

Hairdude1 · 10 April 2013, 12:54 PM

Thats tough! Good luck with the decision!

codecow · 10 April 2013, 01:00 PM

I voted AP.

FremStar · 10 April 2013, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Both great watches but I would go for the 5980.

x2

SubKing · 10 April 2013, 01:48 PM

This is a close one...

h999r · 10 April 2013, 01:50 PM

Don't trade rose gold to SS. Unless you trade your rosé gold to Patek rose gold 5980R.
Btw let me know if you want to sell your 44mm RG.

ra's ag · 10 April 2013, 03:21 PM

I think the Patek will hold up better over time.

Lamkyle · 10 April 2013, 03:36 PM

both are great but 5980 for me
it is the best one in the nautilus range...well maybe after 5711 imho
and yes the CH 28-520C movement is just stunning

diver2012 · 10 April 2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

these new ROOs that are huge with the funky designs and colors are not my cup of tea. I cannot seem them aging well. In 10 years the Patek will still look as modern as ever, the jury is still out on the AP.

Lets not forget - the Offshore design has been around 20 years now...and whilst the majority of Patek's are relatively timeless...I would never describe them as 'modern'.

I can understand why most people would prefer the PP visually - it is far more conservative. But if you are more of an extravert then why not go for the AP?

bayerische · 10 April 2013, 06:54 PM

As much as I love AP's.... But Patek for me.

Cru Jones · 10 April 2013, 06:56 PM

both are nice, but, for me, i would make the trade in a heartbeat. the size and pushers of the AP are just too much for me. so, in that sense, the PP looks more "killer" to me.

as for RG vs SS, another way to look at it is, you are trading a RG case and rubber strap for the pinnacle of SS.

good luck with the choice.

Psmith · 10 April 2013, 07:09 PM

I love that PP, so it got my vote

SubKing · 10 April 2013, 07:15 PM

You guys are making this so hard on me! It's pretty much almost even here. Decisions decisions

travisb · 10 April 2013, 07:58 PM

2 of my favorite offerings from these brands.
In this case I've gotta say 5980.

It's a personal grail of mine that I hope to add when the time is right.
I'm sure you've tried on the PP, as it will wear MUCH differently that the RG.
Classic, elegant, timeless.

benlee · 10 April 2013, 08:01 PM

They are very different watches but equally nice. Very hard to decide if it is me. But I am leaning a bit more to the AP. The Nautilus seems a bit overpriced for this model.

dhermidar · 10 April 2013, 08:14 PM

Look under the hood and you will have the answer.

patrike · 10 April 2013, 08:45 PM

Even though it's a very nice ap, I would go for the Patek. But rather the RG version.

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FeelingTheBlues · 10 April 2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrike

Even though it's a very nice ap, I would go for the Patek. But rather the RG version.

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My thoughts exactly! All in all I prefer the Patek to the AP for various reasons (especially the size and the original way of displaying the chronograph's subdials on the PP) but I would much prefer the rose gold version, I think it looks much nicer.

Soly20 · 10 April 2013, 10:13 PM

I would stick with AP and save up for the Patek.

Yoda · 10 April 2013, 10:36 PM

[QUOTE=patrike;4079379]Even though it's a very nice ap, I would go for the Patek. But rather the RG version.

X2. 5980R. Exchange gold for gold.

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10 April 2013, 10:07 AM	#1
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Advise Needed from TRF Friends AP VS Patek So I have has an itch lately for a Patek, and while I know Patek is considered as good as it gets in the world of watches. I just wanted to see what some of the members here thought about a comparison. I have a new style AP rose gold offshore 44mm, I was thinking of trading it for a Patek nautilus chronograph. Due to the price Decrease, My AP is now less than the Patek Model I'm interested in. AP MSRP is now 46k while the patek is around 51k and stainless steel no less.. Patek is a clean chrono dial with nice fly back button on the side. Bracelet looks a little plain. But then again, this is a patek and patek is forever. or so their advertisement's say lol. Should I sell off the AP and purchase the patek and owe a few grand more ontop? What does everyone thing about that? This would be my first patek. While it is way more subtle than the AP, It has really started to stick with me the more I see it. any advise would be great.

10 April 2013, 06:54 PM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	As much as I love AP's.... But Patek for me. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

10 April 2013, 07:09 PM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I love that PP, so it got my vote __________________

10 April 2013, 08:45 PM	#27
patrike "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Patrik Location: WISland Watch: The sun go down. Posts: 895	Even though it's a very nice ap, I would go for the Patek. But rather the RG version. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk __________________

10 April 2013, 10:51 AM	#2
goku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: canada Posts: 52	i prefer 5711 clean dial to this but its ultimately your choice.at this level its personal preference only as quality etc. are pretty even imo.

10 April 2013, 10:54 AM	#3
samkumar Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Sam Location: NYC Watch: AP RB2 Ti & PAM277 Posts: 173	The PP is no doubt a grail watch but I just don't see paying 51K for a SS watch even though its a PP. IMHO keep the AP RG & save up for the PP if you MUST have it. My .02 cents.

10 April 2013, 10:56 AM	#4
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Both great watches but I would go for the 5980.

10 April 2013, 10:57 AM	#5
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	No Way! the 44mm RG RC is nicer and I love both watches.

10 April 2013, 11:06 AM	#6
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,417	In this case Patek, movement wise, aesthetics, design. IMHO.

10 April 2013, 11:09 AM	#7
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,417	5980 is a monster of a watch. You should consider looking under the hood. Stunning piece.

10 April 2013, 11:31 AM	#8
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	don't do it. RG is more sexier

10 April 2013, 11:53 AM	#10
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	I would do it in a heart beat. I love the classic AP ROs these new ROOs that are huge with the funky designs and colors are not my cup of tea. I cannot seem them aging well. In 10 years the Patek will still look as modern as ever, the jury is still out on the AP. While 50K for a steel watch is insane, there is really only a very small amount of gold on the AP so that argument is moot IMO.

10 April 2013, 11:56 AM	#11
icok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Richard Mille Posts: 80	I was struggling between these two a couple of weeks ago, but I had made up my mind going for the 44mm RG. If it was 5980R, I would pick the Patek, but just not the 5980/1A. again, this is just personal preference....

10 April 2013, 12:54 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thats tough! Good luck with the decision!

10 April 2013, 01:00 PM	#13
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,865	I voted AP.

10 April 2013, 01:48 PM	#15
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	This is a close one...

10 April 2013, 01:50 PM	#16
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Don't trade rose gold to SS. Unless you trade your rosé gold to Patek rose gold 5980R. Btw let me know if you want to sell your 44mm RG.

10 April 2013, 03:21 PM	#17
ra's ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Location: NYC & Scottsdale Watch: The next one... Posts: 296	I think the Patek will hold up better over time.

10 April 2013, 03:36 PM	#18
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	both are great but 5980 for me it is the best one in the nautilus range...well maybe after 5711 imho and yes the CH 28-520C movement is just stunning

10 April 2013, 06:56 PM	#21
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,595	both are nice, but, for me, i would make the trade in a heartbeat. the size and pushers of the AP are just too much for me. so, in that sense, the PP looks more "killer" to me. as for RG vs SS, another way to look at it is, you are trading a RG case and rubber strap for the pinnacle of SS. good luck with the choice.

10 April 2013, 07:15 PM	#23
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	You guys are making this so hard on me! It's pretty much almost even here. Decisions decisions

10 April 2013, 07:58 PM	#24
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,425	2 of my favorite offerings from these brands. In this case I've gotta say 5980. It's a personal grail of mine that I hope to add when the time is right. I'm sure you've tried on the PP, as it will wear MUCH differently that the RG. Classic, elegant, timeless.

10 April 2013, 08:01 PM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	They are very different watches but equally nice. Very hard to decide if it is me. But I am leaning a bit more to the AP. The Nautilus seems a bit overpriced for this model.

10 April 2013, 08:14 PM	#26
dhermidar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spain Posts: 95	Look under the hood and you will have the answer.

10 April 2013, 10:13 PM	#29
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	I would stick with AP and save up for the Patek.

10 April 2013, 10:36 PM	#30
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	[QUOTE=patrike;4079379]Even though it's a very nice ap, I would go for the Patek. But rather the RG version. X2. 5980R. Exchange gold for gold.

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