5522a in the UK... for £60K!

[codecow]

Originally Posted by KarlS

There is a reason why PP has been around so long....this is one of them!! They needed to stimulate the brand. Introduce a very average watch at an affordable price, limit it and watch the feeding frenzy. Think of the 5975 - a vastly superior watch - far more limited and relative obscurity!! The hype around the 5522 is more than PP could ever afford in taking out a spread in the FT!

The problem with the 5975 is the dial is insanely busy.

Let's face it, the 5522 is a modern classic and destined to be highly collectible for centuries to come.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Are you having a go?

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by codecow

The problem with the 5975 is the dial is insanely busy.

Let's face it, the 5522 is a modern classic and destined to be highly collectible for centuries to come.

I heard they are moving the Mona Lisa and mounting a 5522 on the wall instead.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by codecow

The problem with the 5975 is the dial is insanely busy.

Let's face it, the 5522 is a modern classic and destined to be highly collectible for centuries to come.

Lol...yes...50% of the buyers are doing so solely to flip!!! As I mentioned earlier never seen so many ex PP owners dashing to AD's to revive old relationships!!

Yes on the 5975 but it also had a different price point which thinned out the herd!! I don't think you can give the J away!! However if I had a choice between 5875G abd 5170G I would go for the former (personal choice)

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Socal to az

I heard they are moving the Mona Lisa and mounting a 5522 on the wall instead.

Great idea!

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Socal to az

I heard they are moving the Mona Lisa and mounting a 5522 on the wall instead.

Bad idea, unless the change corresponds with an appropriate increase in security

[Socal to az]

Can't wait to get mine. It's gonna be a long week.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Lol...yes...50% of the buyers are doing so solely to flip!!! As I mentioned earlier never seen so many ex PP owners dashing to AD's to revive old relationships!!

Yes on the 5975 but it also had a different price point which thinned out the herd!! I don't think you can give the J away!! However if I had a choice between 5875G abd 5170G I would go for the former (personal choice)

Wow that's a bold call. I remember reading the article on the 175th references and wishing the dial was less busy.

I'm just glad the genius designers at Patek were able to make a true masterpiece like the 5522.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Bad idea, unless the change corresponds with an appropriate increase in security

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Bad idea, unless the change corresponds with an appropriate increase in security

Good point. I hope someone tripled the guard to protect this valuable piece.

[GB-man]

I just sent my AD 3 cases of '78 Romanee-Conti to ensure my 5522 lands safely in my grasp.




They said thanks but no gurantees!

[Socal to az]

I sent an armored guard unit from Brinks to ensure proper delivery.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I just sent my AD 3 cases of '78 Romanee-Conti to ensure my 5522 lands safely in my grasp.

They said thanks but no gurantees!

I would up that offer to 4 cases.

You don't truly have Stealth Wealth until you strap on a 5522. I heard the hottest bars in SF actually require one for entry (applies to men only, after 10 PM on weekends, and must be on a NATO)

Anyway just my Please wear this advice in good health

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I would up that offer to 4 cases.

You don't truly have Stealth Wealth until you strap on a 5522. I heard the hottest bars in SF actually require one for entry (applies to men only, after 10 PM on weekends, and must be on a NATO)

Anyway just my Please wear this advice in good health

I went to The District in SOMA wearing mine and was offered a Diet Coke with ice.

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by codecow

I went to The District in SOMA wearing mine and was offered a Diet Coke with ice.

I went to the W here and they offered me ice with Diet Coke. I didnt have my watch on. :(

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Lol...yes...50% of the buyers are doing so solely to flip!!! As I mentioned earlier never seen so many ex PP owners dashing to AD's to revive old relationships!!

Yes on the 5975 but it also had a different price point which thinned out the herd!! I don't think you can give the J away!! However if I had a choice between 5875G abd 5170G I would go for the former (personal choice)

Originally Posted by codecow

Great idea!

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Bad idea, unless the change corresponds with an appropriate increase in security

Originally Posted by Socal to az

Can't wait to get mine. It's gonna be a long week.

Originally Posted by GB-man

I just sent my AD 3 cases of '78 Romanee-Conti to ensure my 5522 lands safely in my grasp.




They said thanks but no gurantees!

Too funny... 5522A-001 is the greatest thing since sliced bread. God willing I will receive one this/next week and am over the moon to say the least. If you appreciate Patek, this watch is a keeper, belongs in a well rounded collection and a good memory of a wonderful summer in NYC during the Patek Exhibition.

[balmain2323]

Still love mine

[MoosicPa]

Mine arrived today, I will post some pics later.

[Socal to az]

I used to take viagra. But now that my 5522 is arriving this week....I need to reconsider

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by Socal to az

I used to take viagra. But now that my 5522 is arriving this week....I need to reconsider

[codecow]

Originally Posted by balmain2323

Still love mine

Ok now that balmain is here this thread can really start.

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by codecow

Ok now that balmain is here this thread can really start.

I think he welded the watch to his wrist.

[Pimpsy]

The 5522 that was listed for $58K on Chrono24 is gone...

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Pimpsy

The 5522 that was listed for $58K on Chrono24 is gone...

They could have accepted an offer for 40K. We have no idea what they got for it

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

They could have accepted an offer for 40K. We have no idea what they got for it

Probably at least $120k this watch just keeps getting hotter!

[MoosicPa]

I would speculate that for the next 6 months the 5522's will be available at marked-up prices as the flippers and some disenchanted buyers sell them off. After they fall into the hands of the collectors, they will become extremely rare and hard to find. Then they will probably command a 6 figure amount.

[Socal to az]

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

I would speculate that for the next 6 months the 5522's will be available at marked-up prices as the flippers and some disenchanted buyers sell them off. After they fall into the hands of the collectors, they will become extremely rare and hard to find. Then they will probably command a 6 figure amount.

By then you won't be able to find them. They will all be used in the plutonium reactors of the space ship Enterprise.

[Updyke]

I'm laughing so hard at these quips regarding the 5522 that my Admin. Asst. came in to ask what the hell got my funny bone. This is awesome!!

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by codecow

I went to The District in SOMA wearing mine and was offered a Diet Coke with ice.

I looked at the menu, and almost all of the food items were below $20. Shameful to the Geneva Seal -- I hope you covered your 5522 with your sleeve while you were there.

Originally Posted by Socal to az

Good point. I hope someone tripled the guard to protect this valuable piece.

Agreed. You can't treat some paint on canvas the same way you'd treat a priceless piece of horological history