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Watchflair · 11 January 2021, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by djona

Very nice shot!

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yessir69 · 12 January 2021, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by soxfan39

Just bought my first PP as well and went with the 5726 on strap. You can pick these up for around $10k-$20k over msrp which is pretty good considering some of the premiums the other models are getting on secondary now. Wanted a moon phase complication on a sporty piece which none of my other watches had and Rolex doesn't offer (aside from Cellini). Good luck and let us know what you end up with!

p.s. unlike Rolex (where there's a slim chance), there's literally no chance of getting an aquanaut or Nautilus from an AD as your first purchase.

I agree this is a good choice. It was also my first Patek.

KonradvonMarburg · 13 January 2021, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by djona

oh my god! You, sir, have incredible taste. Well done!!!

djona · 13 January 2021, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KonradvonMarburg

oh my god! You, sir, have incredible taste. Well done!!!

Thanks, all, for the compliments. I think this watch speaks for itself.

NoVaSubowner · 1 February 2021, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchflair

Very nice shot!

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Yeah. Nice Datejust......

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Tan · 1 February 2021, 02:29 AM

Best entry level that I would recommend is a 5196, the grand classique.

FrenchBigCrown · 29 April 2021, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Paul, I did this...

Classic Calatrava 36 mm dress watch.
Lots of choices if you’re aiming at pre-owned.

Gorgeous. Classic. Timeless.

Health to enjoy.

Boopie · 1 May 2021, 08:23 AM

Any Gondolo fans? Is the Calatrava generally preferred because it’s round? Total newbie to PP here. I’d been to a Los Angeles vintage watch dealer and he liked the 1940s rectangular and square faced PP as a vintage entry point.

subx · 2 May 2021, 08:27 AM

currently the trend is towards the 5711, but I believe it will die down ,and Patek love will revert back to Calatravas:
so 5196 for me

italiafan · 2 May 2021, 01:37 PM

The Calatrava is a sublime line of simple elegant dress watches. A person wearing a Calatrava has taste by definition—pure and simple.

Moondoggy · 2 May 2021, 02:20 PM

I absolutely love my 5135 not a lot of love but soooo much watch for $$$$$

Viscount1961 · 5 May 2021, 04:33 AM

You should think about how and when you will wear the watch and go from there. These aren't really entry level watches. Dress? Calatrava or annual calendar or simple Nautilus. Sports? Aquanaut or Nautilus, I guess. A Rolex sub is more robust for sports though.

Patek makes great chronographs if you want to time events. And I suppose an annual calendar chrono or a perpetual chrono could be one-and-done. Expensive but over time they have tended to hold their value and then some.

2 May 2021, 08:27 AM	#69
subx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 524	currently the trend is towards the 5711, but I believe it will die down ,and Patek love will revert back to Calatravas: so 5196 for me __________________ 30 years of collecting Submariners.

2 May 2021, 02:20 PM	#71
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,048	I absolutely love my 5135 not a lot of love but soooo much watch for $$$$$ __________________ Permanent social programs that finance and enable poor life choices usually keep the “intentions matter more than results” crowd in control. Never argue with a fool, as eventually it will be difficult to tell the difference.

1 February 2021, 02:29 AM	#66
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	Best entry level that I would recommend is a 5196, the grand classique.

1 May 2021, 08:23 AM	#68
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,764	Any Gondolo fans? Is the Calatrava generally preferred because it’s round? Total newbie to PP here. I’d been to a Los Angeles vintage watch dealer and he liked the 1940s rectangular and square faced PP as a vintage entry point.

2 May 2021, 01:37 PM	#70
italiafan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 226	The Calatrava is a sublime line of simple elegant dress watches. A person wearing a Calatrava has taste by definition—pure and simple.

5 May 2021, 04:33 AM	#72
Viscount1961 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New York Watch: 16750 ExpII Posts: 164	You should think about how and when you will wear the watch and go from there. These aren't really entry level watches. Dress? Calatrava or annual calendar or simple Nautilus. Sports? Aquanaut or Nautilus, I guess. A Rolex sub is more robust for sports though. Patek makes great chronographs if you want to time events. And I suppose an annual calendar chrono or a perpetual chrono could be one-and-done. Expensive but over time they have tended to hold their value and then some.

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