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dddrees · 26 April 2012, 06:10 AM

It seems like every brand has their own iconic models.

Which models are Iconic when it comes to Patek?

HL65 · 26 April 2012, 06:17 AM

Without a doubt the 5070...One of most sought after discontinued collector pieces that were made for short period of times in limited quantities. The platinum for example made only for one year and supposedly only 200 or so were made.

TSW · 26 April 2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Without a doubt the 5070...One of most sought after discontinued collector pieces that were made for short period of times in limited quantities. The platinum for example made only for one year and supposedly only 200 or so were made.

And a beautiful reference it is

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 06:47 AM

How about the 5153 Officers watch?

Would the Nautilus fall in this category as well.

HL65 · 26 April 2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

How about the 5153 Officers watch?

Would the Nautilus fall in this category as well.

Can't say the same for the 5153 but the Nautilus line certainly is an Iconic line IMHO.

HL65 · 26 April 2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

And a beautiful reference it is

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Can't say the same for the 5153 but the Nautilus line certainly is an Iconic line IMHO.

Thanks Ken, and that 5070 sure is a great looking reference.

HL65 · 26 April 2012, 07:26 AM

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Thanks Ken, and that 5070 sure is a great looking reference.

Thanks Dan!

FremStar · 26 April 2012, 07:27 AM

I agree with Ken on the 5070, I would like to add the RG 5101 to this list

capote · 26 April 2012, 07:33 AM

The Nautilus for sure. The Calatrava line doesn't really have anything to ID them as Patek's I think. The 5070 is stunning

kilyung · 26 April 2012, 11:26 AM

One number... 3939

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 11:35 AM

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One number... 3939

Wow, a Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Tourbillon .

Oh what the heck is a half a million dollars anyway?

sleddog · 26 April 2012, 11:39 AM

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Wow, a Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Tourbillon .

Oh what the heck is a half a million dollars anyway?

Five hundred thousand, to be exact!!

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 11:40 AM

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Five hundred thousand, to be exact!!

perpetualman88 · 26 April 2012, 11:49 AM

I think the 5140 is the most iconic Patek.

Not nearly the most expensive but so thin elegant and classy I think its screams patek and nothing is more functional than the Perpetual calendar IMHO

DatejustRyan · 26 April 2012, 11:55 AM

The 5208p triple grand complication is simply breathtaking

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I think the 5140 is the most iconic Patek.

Not nearly the most expensive but so thin elegant and classy I think its screams patek and nothing is more functional than the Perpetual calendar IMHO

I've seen this reference a number of times at various ADs, great looking watch.

FeelingTheBlues · 26 April 2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I think the 5140 is the most iconic Patek.

Not nearly the most expensive but so thin elegant and classy I think its screams patek and nothing is more functional than the Perpetual calendar IMHO

Not that I disagree but since you talked about the 5140 I'd like to suggest the 5146, it doesn't have a perpetual calendar but it still has a very similar design and it's quite a classic (in my humble opinion).

Otherwise I don't think it's possible to forget the 5131! My favorite is the yellow gold version with the enamel dial.

perpetualman88 · 26 April 2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Not that I disagree but since you talked about the 5140 I'd like to suggest the 5146, it doesn't have a perpetual calendar but it still has a very similar design and it's quite a classic (in my humble opinion).

Otherwise I don't think it's possible to forget the 5131! My favorite is the yellow gold version with the enamel dial.

I agree Carl for a while I was thinking about buying a 5146 but for some reason they are kind of looked down upon by collectors. I think just because of how similar they are in looks as you mentioned to the 5140 and the fact that you dont have to reset the 5140 for 100 years is a technological feat although dont many many decades ago is still appreciated by horologists today

All the same both are superb watches

FeelingTheBlues · 26 April 2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

I agree Carl for a while I was thinking about buying a 5146 but for some reason they are kind of looked down upon by collectors. I think just because of how similar they are in looks as you mentioned to the 5140 and the fact that you dont have to reset the 5140 for 100 years is a technological feat although dont many many decades ago is still appreciated by horologists today

All the same both are superb watches

The perpetual calendar is a great feature indeed but myself would probably prefer the annual calendar, there's something in the "I have to set my watch a bit more often" that sounds good to me!

May I suggest this one as well? The 5960 may be fairly new but I think it has a classic design!

johnbeth · 26 April 2012, 12:26 PM

I adore these watches, the lack of bracelet makes my choice very limited.

I just hate straps!

perpetualman88 · 26 April 2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

The perpetual calendar is a great feature indeed but myself would probably prefer the annual calendar, there's something in the "I have to set my watch a bit more often" that sounds good to me!

May I suggest this one as well? The 5960 may be fairly new but I think it has a classic design!

Now your talking Carl

The 5960 is a whole different story. Although as i said the 5146 is not celebrated by collectors the 5960 is. Its a hell of a watch and one I would'nt mint rocking one thats for sure, maybe davidsw will let me sport one in his stock for my birthday haha

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

The perpetual calendar is a great feature indeed but myself would probably prefer the annual calendar, there's something in the "I have to set my watch a bit more often" that sounds good to me!

May I suggest this one as well? The 5960 may be fairly new but I think it has a classic design!

I love the way this watch looks.

johnbeth · 26 April 2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

The perpetual calendar is a great feature indeed but myself would probably prefer the annual calendar, there's something in the "I have to set my watch a bit more often" that sounds good to me!

May I suggest this one as well? The 5960 may be fairly new but I think it has a classic design!

I love this watch.. I wish it had a bracelet!

unknown · 27 April 2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Without a doubt the 5070...One of most sought after discontinued collector pieces that were made for short period of times in limited quantities. The platinum for example made only for one year and supposedly only 200 or so were made.

yup , I agree
the 5070 is a special one

Some always answer the Calatrava ... but what is a Calatrava, they have made more than 100 different watches made since the firts Calatrava

The 5070 on the other hand is just 1 sought after chronograph

Mosco · 27 April 2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I adore these watches, the lack of bracelet makes my choice very limited.

I just hate straps!

Lackawhat?

don't like straps myself, so I'm with ya.

dddrees · 27 April 2012, 04:23 AM

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Lackawhat?

don't like straps myself, so I'm with ya.

Very nice Greg

dddrees · 27 April 2012, 04:25 AM

Plain Jane but this one works just fine for me.

The Joker · 27 April 2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Otherwise I don't think it's possible to forget the 5131! My favorite is the yellow gold version with the enamel dial.

I have a spare Carl if you want to borrow one.

FeelingTheBlues · 27 April 2012, 05:43 AM

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I have a spare Carl if you want to borrow one.

Goodness gracious! That is such a wonderful picture!

26 April 2012, 06:10 AM	#1
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Iconic Pateks It seems like every brand has their own iconic models. Which models are Iconic when it comes to Patek? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2012, 06:17 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	Without a doubt the 5070...One of most sought after discontinued collector pieces that were made for short period of times in limited quantities. The platinum for example made only for one year and supposedly only 200 or so were made. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 April 2012, 06:47 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	How about the 5153 Officers watch? Would the Nautilus fall in this category as well. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2012, 07:27 AM	#9
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I agree with Ken on the 5070, I would like to add the RG 5101 to this list __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

26 April 2012, 07:33 AM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The Nautilus for sure. The Calatrava line doesn't really have anything to ID them as Patek's I think. The 5070 is stunning

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26 April 2012, 11:49 AM	#15
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,010	I think the 5140 is the most iconic Patek. Not nearly the most expensive but so thin elegant and classy I think its screams patek and nothing is more functional than the Perpetual calendar IMHO

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DatejustRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ryan Location: Boston, NYC Watch: PP5712R Posts: 476	The 5208p triple grand complication is simply breathtaking

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johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I adore these watches, the lack of bracelet makes my choice very limited. I just hate straps!

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