Trade aquanaut towards complicated piece?

[Yobrooks]

Good fortune on your venture. I love the look of the 5146 in white gold. Great AC, only one with power reserve, cream dial, understated, lovely. Thoughts?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ErikLdn

Update: first step done - 5167 sold and feels right. Now on to the fun part of finding another Patek


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You sell it privately or to a grey? How was the price, fair?

[ErikLdn]

Originally Posted by Yobrooks

Good fortune on your venture. I love the look of the 5146 in white gold. Great AC, only one with power reserve, cream dial, understated, lovely. Thoughts?

I considered a 5146 a few years ago and whilst a great watch I prefer 5396 if one were to get an AC


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[ErikLdn]

Originally Posted by AK797

You sell it privately or to a grey? How was the price, fair?

Big second hand dealer, fair price given market and more than I would pay for a 5167. There is clearly a decent margin in it for them but given that my view is that selling private can involve both risks and/or hassle as well that they can probably get it sold at a higher price I’m happy with the deal.


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[Aquaman]

5396g is a beautiful watch

but buy pre owned

[iLLGT2]

5960P no questions asked... had both

[ErikLdn]

Thanks all for views on what’s next - think shortlist is now the following after having tried a few watches this weekend 5960P (feels modern but still elegant even though it’s a bit on the thick side) , 5230R (beautiful and love the travel connection as that is my main interest outside of watches), 3940 (understated, elegant and amazing value) and less likely 5396R Blue (the blue sunburst with the rose gold is absolutely beautiful but not sure how versatile it is)

Will post once something new is in but could take some time as the above are all amazing watches imho.





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[enjoythemusic]

You could upgrade to a FP Journe, that would be my choice. ALS also has some nice models, though FPJ is really for those who don't want to compromise.

[Humble michael]

Take a look at 5327 - I love mine - a bargain right now - can be bad under retail.

[ErikLdn]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

You could upgrade to a FP Journe, that would be my choice. ALS also has some nice models, though FPJ is really for those who don't want to compromise.

Not a big fan of Lange aesthetics but did like the Octa Lune when I tried it with the exception that the 40mm wore slightly large. I may consider an FPJ at a later date but focus now is on an upgraded Patek entry in the collection


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[enjoythemusic]

Make sense, just make sure you look at the more 1990s models and earlier because that's where the real quality is. As you can tell by the posts here, new models can have quality problems and seem to not be made to higher specs. Totally agree about wanting higher quality, as long as you avoid the newer models you should be fine.

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Make sense, just make sure you look at the more 1990s models and earlier because that's where the real quality is. As you can tell by the posts here, new models can have quality problems and seem to not be made to higher specs. Totally agree about 1A high quality, is on as you avoid the newer models you should be fine.

In the 1990s and before, was there such a venue for people to publicly express issues with their watches? I’m sure they weren’t perfect back then, either. You constantly contend that current Pateks are problematic and are a compromise versus other brands. Your posts sound like a turntable that is skipping and repeating.

[ErikLdn]

Originally Posted by james272

Take a look at 5327 - I love mine - a bargain right now - can be bad under retail.

Beauitful watch indeed. I may stick to a complication for now as opposed to grand comp as I really like the watches I have mentioned (5960,5230 and 5396R Blue) and long term ambition is to get a 5270G with blue dial even though that's likely quite some time away

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

In the 1990s and before, was there such a venue for people to publicly express issues with their watches? I’m sure they weren’t perfect back then, either. You constantly contend that current Pateks are problematic and are a compromise versus other brands. Your posts sound like a turntable that is skipping and repeating.

Stephen get your act together. We all know Patek and Ferrari aren’t shit now compared to the 80s and 90s and we should all be sticking to Rolex only!

[patrolmi]

Originally Posted by ErikLdn

Big second hand dealer, fair price given market and more than I would pay for a 5167. There is clearly a decent margin in it for them but given that my view is that selling private can involve both risks and/or hassle as well that they can probably get it sold at a higher price I’m happy with the deal.


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Let's hope you haven't been "blackballed" as they say :). Although I don't know how they could expect true watch fams to not want to leverage up to better pcs. if they can. The aquanaut price has gone parabolic- Who wouldn't be tempted to do the same thing. I hope this isn't some big negative sign of trouble ahead. Like "remember when Aquanaut's doubled in a year"

[ErikLdn]

Anyone that has experience of CC watches Monaco and/or concept luxury in Torino?




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[texstrat]

I’m not a big poster here on this forum, and I’m fully aware that what I’m about to say is totally subjective. But, in my opinion, do not trade the 5167. It is the greatest looking and most versatile sport watch out there. I have a complicated Patek with it, and the Aquanaut is the superior watch given it’s classy, under the radar optionality... just a world class watch