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schwartz914 · 28 July 2016, 01:14 AM

What is a good first Patek in the 15 to 18k Range? any suggestions

KarlS · 28 July 2016, 01:38 AM

Why don't you look at the catalogue and see what you like. The way this is phrased is you are buying the brand and not a watch. You also need to decide sports or dress but I don't think you will get much new in the USA in that price range and possibly look pre owned

Daycruiser · 28 July 2016, 01:48 AM

The answer is Calatrava or a preowned aquanaut

That budget gets you very little in the world of Patek.

Maybe look at other brands as well. Also, like Karl says, do some homework mate.

schwartz914 · 28 July 2016, 01:54 AM

Yes I am looking at other brands. Just want to see what Patek has to offer in that range. thanks

Daycruiser · 28 July 2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by schwartz914

Yes I am looking at other brands. Just want to see what Patek has to offer in that range. thanks

SO what type of watch are you looking for? Maybe we can shed some light.

Do you want a simple and elegant dress watch? If so the Calatrava is a great choice
Do you want a sportier model? Get a preowned Royal Oak 15400/15300
Do you want something with a cool complication? Check out JLC and Glashutte
Do you want something loud, obnoxious and signal new found wealth without a modicum of class? Get a Hublot Big Bang

Set some parameters and we will gladly give you some feedback.

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KarlS · 28 July 2016, 02:12 AM

Iwc

daytonaTBR · 28 July 2016, 02:42 AM

Aquanaut

gummy · 28 July 2016, 04:07 AM

+1 Aquanaut

Or save for Nautilus.

If looking at other brands - your price range is very close to an AP 15202 or if not you could gear to a 15400.

Good Luck - Happy Hunting

masyv6 · 28 July 2016, 06:08 AM

I'd also suggest considering Lange at that price range.

jrs146 · 28 July 2016, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daycruiser

SO what type of watch are you looking for? Maybe we can shed some light.

Do you want a simple and elegant dress watch? If so the Calatrava is a great choice
Do you want a sportier model? Get a preowned Royal Oak 15400/15300
Do you want something with a cool complication? Check out JLC and Glashutte
Do you want something loud, obnoxious and signal new found wealth without a modicum of class? Get a Hublot Big Bang

Set some parameters and we will gladly give you some feedback.

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This sounds pretty spot on to me

jon_jon · 28 July 2016, 08:16 AM

There is quite a lot available from other brands at the $15K-$18K USD price range. For a new Patek, you are likely limited to 5119 or 5167A, perhaps the 5196 with a little AD discount. Check these watches out online or in person and see if you like any of them. Then compare them with watches from other brands. Patek isn't for everyone and not everyone likes Pateks.

RUK · 28 July 2016, 08:36 AM

The options
1) if your want a dress watch 5196
2)sports casual 5167
3) all rounder and a bit more saving 5711
4) full collection - A sub,and a preowned calatrava

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AK797 · 28 July 2016, 09:24 AM

Tell us something of yourself, it will help.

WJGESQ · 28 July 2016, 11:19 AM

I thought most of the PPs were much higher.

lapince · 28 July 2016, 01:55 PM

For that price I would either get a preowned 5167 but more probably a AP 15202, about dress watches I know little, but like was said you have very few choices at that price range...

Hairdude1 · 28 July 2016, 02:57 PM

also say 5167

28 July 2016, 01:14 AM	#1
schwartz914 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 883	First Patek What is a good first Patek in the 15 to 18k Range? any suggestions

28 July 2016, 08:36 AM	#12
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	The options 1) if your want a dress watch 5196 2)sports casual 5167 3) all rounder and a bit more saving 5711 4) full collection - A sub,and a preowned calatrava Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

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Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	also say 5167 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 July 2016, 01:38 AM	#2
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Why don't you look at the catalogue and see what you like. The way this is phrased is you are buying the brand and not a watch. You also need to decide sports or dress but I don't think you will get much new in the USA in that price range and possibly look pre owned

28 July 2016, 01:48 AM	#3
Daycruiser "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ed Location: Hong Kong Watch: BLRO 5712 Posts: 787	The answer is Calatrava or a preowned aquanaut That budget gets you very little in the world of Patek. Maybe look at other brands as well. Also, like Karl says, do some homework mate.

28 July 2016, 01:54 AM	#4
schwartz914 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 883	Yes I am looking at other brands. Just want to see what Patek has to offer in that range. thanks

28 July 2016, 02:12 AM	#6
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Iwc

28 July 2016, 02:42 AM	#7
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	Aquanaut

28 July 2016, 04:07 AM	#8
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,301	+1 Aquanaut Or save for Nautilus. If looking at other brands - your price range is very close to an AP 15202 or if not you could gear to a 15400. Good Luck - Happy Hunting

28 July 2016, 06:08 AM	#9
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	I'd also suggest considering Lange at that price range.

28 July 2016, 08:16 AM	#11
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	There is quite a lot available from other brands at the $15K-$18K USD price range. For a new Patek, you are likely limited to 5119 or 5167A, perhaps the 5196 with a little AD discount. Check these watches out online or in person and see if you like any of them. Then compare them with watches from other brands. Patek isn't for everyone and not everyone likes Pateks.

28 July 2016, 09:24 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Tell us something of yourself, it will help.

28 July 2016, 11:19 AM	#14
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	I thought most of the PPs were much higher.

28 July 2016, 01:55 PM	#15
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	For that price I would either get a preowned 5167 but more probably a AP 15202, about dress watches I know little, but like was said you have very few choices at that price range...

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