Patek spotting >>>>>

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I buy what I like using my collecting criteria, that way I value what I buy no matter how the prices appreciate or depreciate.

Well said! In the end, the best reason for somebody to buy a watch should always be because he likes it!

And to finish on a good note, here's a picture of the Dalai Lama with his Patek!

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Whilst I understand how impressive it is for a company to make completely in-house movements I must admit I sometimes fail to understand the fuss some people sometimes make about it as well, I guess we are even on that part.

If you don't get it, then you don't get it... Literally and figuratively.

I don't understand why anyone would spend $60,000 to $70,000 on a watch that has one name on the case/dial and another on the movement.

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Interesting points here but please allow me to ask you the same thing, is it possible that the demand for in-house movements may have been driven by panic as well? Is it possible that the hype over these completely homemade parts made people want them to the point where Patek saw value for it, thus making the said value as specious as the one of, say, a now discontinued and rare Lemania based movement?

I don't see how panic plays a part in in-house versus non-in-house movements. Panic is related to discontinuation and rarity of models, thus inspiring hoarding tendencies in collectors and sellers...

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I'd like to think that making in-house movements and their new Patek Philippe seal were developped with the idea of making things much better but given the notorious quality control that Patek kept improving since 1839 I'm starting to think that the value of a discontinued model has been raised by the hype of collectors as much as the value of an in-house movement has been raised by marketing.

You are free to believe whatever you like. It seems to me that the high-end sellers raise their prices first, and people open their wallets second, at least in this particular collector's market, not the other way around. Likewise, for such a small niche market, companies are much more likely to cater to their buyers desire for in-house movements than roll the dice on manipulating them into buying in-house movements. Patek isn't selling ding dongs.

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

As for the 5050, I guess I'm biased as well as it's not my favorite model but I do get where you come from when you say that owning a model from the first in-house generation can be considered prestigious. On the other hand (and while I know you are not a non in-house enthusiast), couldn't it be just as prestigious to get a model from the last non in-house generation?

I think something was lost to you in translation. I said "I think" it is prestigious. I'm not sure why you are twisting my words into something I wasn't saying or suggesting. It isn't clever. Actually, it is quite rude.

[QueueCumber]

I met the Dalai Lama in person and gave him a lime spritzer. I also sat a couple of feet in front of him while he discussed spirituality. Now I have something in common with him besides just the spritzer!

[montres1]

luca di montezemolo CEO of ferrari

[Puffy]

very cool. i've also seen pics of him wearing a vintage pepsi gmt

Originally Posted by montres1

luca di montezemolo CEO of ferrari

[montres1]

john mayer wearing recently acquired 5396G Tiffany & Co Anniversary limited edition

[vpr80]

Not impressed. It looks waaaay too small on him and doesn't go with the outfit.

[Sweramic]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Not impressed. It looks waaaay too small on him and doesn't go with the outfit.

I beg to differ... I think it looks great on him

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Sweramic

I beg to differ... I think it looks great on him

No doubt about it!

[kilyung]

Some things don't have to be HUGE to scream quality - Pateks are one of those things. Is that Katy Perry with Mayer?

[vpr80]

Geez guys no one said anything about him needing something huge. But (1) he's a big guy and that watch looks too small on him. It's 38mm. He has other bigger models that look much better. (2) He's wearing casual clothes with a small black dress watch, doesn't go. Replace that with a 5960 and he's good to go. A 5980 even better.

Don't get so worked up. We all know it's a great watch, but I just don't think it works for him in that pic.

And that is Katy Perry.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Geez guys no one said anything about him needing something huge. But (1) he's a big guy and that watch looks too small on him. It's 38mm. He has other bigger models that look much better. (2) He's wearing casual clothes with a small black dress watch, doesn't go. Replace that with a 5960 and he's good to go. A 5980 even better.

Don't get so worked up. We all know it's a great watch, but I just don't think it works for him in that pic.

And that is Katy Perry.

With all due respect I don't think anybody got worked up with your comment. Everybody should, of course, respect others' opinions regarding watches (as long as the said opinions are written in a respectful way) but people can always kindly disagree with them.

As far as I'm concerned I respect your opinion but I'll have to say that I think this size looks good on his wrist, even with the casual clothes.

[vpr80]

No hard feeling to anyone, I'm ok being in the minority on this one.

Maybe a picture of Ken's 5960P or 5980R would make everyone feel better :)

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by vpr80

No hard feeling to anyone, I'm ok being in the minority on this one.

Maybe a picture of Ken's 5960P or 5980R would make everyone feel better :)

Now that's a thought!

...Along with his 5070P perhaps? What about the 5159?

[vpr80]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Now that's a thought!

...Along with his 5070P perhaps? What about the 5159?

Ohhh yeah how could I forget the 5070P

Who needs ADs, I just want a visit to his watch box and I'm all set

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Ohhh yeah how could I forget the 5070P

Who needs ADs, I just want a visit to his watch box and I'm all set

Ken is the only man on earth who has a walk-in watch box...

[vpr80]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Ken is the only man on earth who has a walk-in watch box...

Think that honor goes to Khalid. Now that collection puts all ADs to shame.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Think that honor goes to Khalid. Now that collection puts all ADs to shame.

Indeed! In fact, a famous painter once drew them talking about Patek Philippe watches...



Talk about some epic spotting!

[HL65]

Khalid is the man!! I am just happy to be mentioned in same thread as him!

Happy New Year gents!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Geez guys no one said anything about him needing something huge. But (1) he's a big guy and that watch looks too small on him. It's 38mm. He has other bigger models that look much better. (2) He's wearing casual clothes with a small black dress watch, doesn't go. Replace that with a 5960 and he's good to go. A 5980 even better.

Don't get so worked up. We all know it's a great watch, but I just don't think it works for him in that pic.

And that is Katy Perry.

I agree that a 5980 suits his playboy style.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I agree that a 5980 suits his playboy style.

Oh Mike, you playboy you...

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Oh Mike, you playboy you...

What can I say? I love a good safari.

[vpr80]

Ohhh please stop with the 5980 pics....I just got done convincing myself that I don't "need" it :)

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by kilyung

What can I say? I love a good safari.

Great!

Originally Posted by vpr80

I don't "need" it :)

Watch it mate, we don't like to read that type of vulgar comments around here!

I'm sure it would fit you well, go for it!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Here's another entry! I don't have pictures of that lady with it but here's the Queen Victoria's Patek Philippe watch!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Ohhh please stop with the 5980 pics....I just got done convincing myself that I don't "need" it :)

Did you say "stop"?

[vpr80]

Touche!

[Mauiguy]

Originally Posted by Sweramic

I beg to differ... I think it looks great on him

Same here. There's more to life than oversized sports watches. The GQ style guide says the trend towards "bigger is better" has run its course. A gentleman's watch need not scream "look at me" unless the main focus is on the watch itself. I'm totally on board with this and have lately become enamored by crossover watches (i.e., dress/sport) that are more subtle and have smaller footprints. IMO, they look awesome.

[jmusser3r]

Saw this this morning. Alton brown on the food network wearing his PP Aquanaut

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by jmusser3r

Saw this this morning. Alton brown on the food network wearing his PP Aquanaut

I always see him with great watches!