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patek2301 · 2 April 2018, 01:49 PM

Hi Guys,

I have a Patek 5980/1A and 5711 but looking to sell my 5711 to fund another patek. I'm looking for a subtle and conservative watch (people know its a patek but i dont really want to attract attention) that i could wear every day to work.
Below are some of the potential candidates:

1. 5227 RG in ivory dial
2. 5164 steel
3. 5167 steel
4. 5167 RG
5. 5146 G

6. Lange 1 in white gold

To give you a background im in my early 30s and I currently own 5980, 5711 (selling soon), Breguet 7727, Daytona, Ap 44 FC and Ap Diver.

I would really appreciate your suggestions. Im really confused.

GB-man · 2 April 2018, 01:58 PM

5164 seems like a common answer these days but really fits the bill. Under the radar, youthful and just different enough from your outgoing 5711.

Andrés G · 2 April 2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

5164 seems like a common answer these days but really fits the bill. Under the radar, youthful and just different enough from your outgoing 5711.

I agree. The 5164 ticks all the boxes.

patek2301 · 2 April 2018, 02:20 PM

Thanks guys,

I haven't really tried on the 5164 (tried the 5167), can the 5164 be considered a dress watch?

tyler1980 · 2 April 2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by patek2301

Thanks guys,

I haven't really tried on the 5164 (tried the 5167), can the 5164 be considered a dress watch?

people wear it with suits and i actually think it looks pretty good. Better than a sub for sure.

another vote for the 5164 from me

patek2301 · 2 April 2018, 04:31 PM

Hmm everyone seems to be recommending 5164.

I personally was leaning towards the 5227r. I tried it on yesterday at the AD and in my mind this is the watch im likely going to keep for a long long time. Possibly even engrave and pass it on to my son in the future. Im just worried i'll be bored of it after a few months.

5164 can definitely pass as both a dress and casual watch.

You all are making me think twice hehe

Karbo · 2 April 2018, 05:00 PM

5164

Ichiran · 2 April 2018, 05:01 PM

I wouldn't sell my 5711 blue for any of those in the options....

tyler1980 · 2 April 2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by patek2301

Hmm everyone seems to be recommending 5164.

I personally was leaning towards the 5227r. I tried it on yesterday at the AD and in my mind this is the watch im likely going to keep for a long long time. Possibly even engrave and pass it on to my son in the future. Im just worried i'll be bored of it after a few months.

5164 can definitely pass as both a dress and casual watch.

You all are making me think twice hehe

you could probably get pretty close to both by selling the 5711 i would think. Haven't run the numbers but its in the ballpark.

patek2301 · 2 April 2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I wouldn't sell my 5711 blue for any of those in the options....

Love your name. Ichiran is my favourite instant ramen :)

have i not own a 5980 blue dial, i would definitely keep my 5711. Prices are getting out of whack for 5711. Not sure if its a bubble, but i would play it safe and sell my 5711.

Considering that 5980 is discontinued, i would think it has a greater potential for investment in the long run

pam66 · 2 April 2018, 05:29 PM

5227 RG, different from what you already have. classic and timeless.

Hramez · 2 April 2018, 05:33 PM

Will never sell the 5711 A blue for any of the mentioned options

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TimeOnHand · 2 April 2018, 07:44 PM

Well out the ones mentioned I have always enjoyed wearing the 5146G and R and the 64 in steel! How about the new 5205G in the Blue Dial? That looks stunning!

mps354 · 2 April 2018, 10:52 PM

While not technically a dress watch, I often find myself traveling for work, and end up wearing my 5164a with a suit. Works fine. I highly recommend it

AK797 · 3 April 2018, 03:53 AM

Considering your collection I'd probably choose the 5164R. I have a 5711R and 5164A and think you can have this PP RG/SS one two punch as well, also makes it more dressy.

tng11 · 3 April 2018, 04:41 AM

5164A is a fantastic daily wearer. Versatile and looks good with basically anything. I wear it all the time during the week with a suit and during the weekends with sweats and athletic gear.

jon_jon · 3 April 2018, 05:04 AM

It really depends on whether you are looking for a dress watch or another "sporty" watch. Also depends on whether you wear a suit to work and if you are outside often in the humid SE Asian weather.

I own the 5227, 5167, 5164 and the 5146. They are all great in their own way. In humid weather, the leather strap on the 5227/5146 may wear out more easily. However in some conservative suit-wearing work settings, the 5147/5164 may be a bit sporty. However Thierry Stern wore a 5164 with a suit. So it certainly can be worn with one.

JR16 · 3 April 2018, 05:29 AM

If you are leaning toward 5227, would also consider the Lange 1... I don’t own it but it’s on my short list.

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patek2301 · 6 April 2018, 12:51 PM

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If you are leaning toward 5227, would also consider the Lange 1... I don’t own it but it’s on my short list.

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i agree, but cant seem to find a nice 2nd hand piece

2 April 2018, 01:49 PM	#1
patek2301 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Abe Location: South East Asia Posts: 129	2nd Patek Watch Hi Guys, I have a Patek 5980/1A and 5711 but looking to sell my 5711 to fund another patek. I'm looking for a subtle and conservative watch (people know its a patek but i dont really want to attract attention) that i could wear every day to work. Below are some of the potential candidates: 1. 5227 RG in ivory dial 2. 5164 steel 3. 5167 steel 4. 5167 RG 5. 5146 G 6. Lange 1 in white gold To give you a background im in my early 30s and I currently own 5980, 5711 (selling soon), Breguet 7727, Daytona, Ap 44 FC and Ap Diver. I would really appreciate your suggestions. Im really confused.

2 April 2018, 01:58 PM	#2
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,882	5164 seems like a common answer these days but really fits the bill. Under the radar, youthful and just different enough from your outgoing 5711. __________________

2 April 2018, 05:00 PM	#7
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	5164 __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

2 April 2018, 07:44 PM	#13
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Well out the ones mentioned I have always enjoyed wearing the 5146G and R and the 64 in steel! How about the new 5205G in the Blue Dial? That looks stunning! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

2 April 2018, 02:20 PM	#4
patek2301 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Abe Location: South East Asia Posts: 129	Thanks guys, I haven't really tried on the 5164 (tried the 5167), can the 5164 be considered a dress watch?

2 April 2018, 04:31 PM	#6
patek2301 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Abe Location: South East Asia Posts: 129	Hmm everyone seems to be recommending 5164. I personally was leaning towards the 5227r. I tried it on yesterday at the AD and in my mind this is the watch im likely going to keep for a long long time. Possibly even engrave and pass it on to my son in the future. Im just worried i'll be bored of it after a few months. 5164 can definitely pass as both a dress and casual watch. You all are making me think twice hehe

2 April 2018, 05:01 PM	#8
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,651	I wouldn't sell my 5711 blue for any of those in the options....

2 April 2018, 05:29 PM	#11
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,260	5227 RG, different from what you already have. classic and timeless.

2 April 2018, 05:33 PM	#12
Hramez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: planet earth Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 210	Will never sell the 5711 A blue for any of the mentioned options Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2018, 10:52 PM	#14
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,974	While not technically a dress watch, I often find myself traveling for work, and end up wearing my 5164a with a suit. Works fine. I highly recommend it

3 April 2018, 03:53 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,270	Considering your collection I'd probably choose the 5164R. I have a 5711R and 5164A and think you can have this PP RG/SS one two punch as well, also makes it more dressy.

3 April 2018, 04:41 AM	#16
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	5164A is a fantastic daily wearer. Versatile and looks good with basically anything. I wear it all the time during the week with a suit and during the weekends with sweats and athletic gear.

3 April 2018, 05:04 AM	#17
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	It really depends on whether you are looking for a dress watch or another "sporty" watch. Also depends on whether you wear a suit to work and if you are outside often in the humid SE Asian weather. I own the 5227, 5167, 5164 and the 5146. They are all great in their own way. In humid weather, the leather strap on the 5227/5146 may wear out more easily. However in some conservative suit-wearing work settings, the 5147/5164 may be a bit sporty. However Thierry Stern wore a 5164 with a suit. So it certainly can be worn with one.

3 April 2018, 05:29 AM	#18
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,189	If you are leaning toward 5227, would also consider the Lange 1... I don’t own it but it’s on my short list. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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