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15 January 2018, 03:34 PM | #1 |
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Best vintage Patek to buy?
I am considering buying my first Patek Philippe. I like the vintage ones best and was wondering which model would hold its value best?
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15 January 2018, 03:39 PM | #2 |
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Buy for love of the watch. Don’t buy for $$. Just saying.
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15 January 2018, 04:11 PM | #3 |
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Depends on what price range you are talking about and your definition of vintage.
For a basic watch I would suggest a model with the 12-600at movement. It's a classic. Ref 2551,2552 for example. |
15 January 2018, 04:13 PM | #4 |
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I would never buy any vintage or modern piece for " holding value"
You wil see what I mean when you want to sell or trade Buy what grabs you and you will enjoy wearing There is a beautiful ref 2552 for sale at the moment on one of the trading sites. I love this piece but would certainly never buy for investment potential Good luck Julian |
15 January 2018, 09:03 PM | #5 |
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A 3700/1A without any doubt buddy...
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15 January 2018, 11:21 PM | #6 |
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As a vintage PP collector, buy what you love. Also buy the VERY best condition you possible can. Condition is everything in these old watches.
Start small and work your way up the ladder. Perhaps with a nice manual, then to an Automatic... |
16 January 2018, 01:51 AM | #7 |
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Agreed, yet remember the small cases mean it needs to be something extra special. Think many complications, enamel dial, etc... with original box and original papers is best. As for holding/gaining in value, my apologies yet the crystal ball is a bit hazy.
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16 January 2018, 01:52 AM | #8 |
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For sports watch the 3700. Then it’s a toss up for the Calatrava line as to which you like. I like the 96 and 570. And you should buy steel if you want value I guess.
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16 January 2018, 02:50 AM | #9 |
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16 January 2018, 06:39 AM | #10 |
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2526 w/ enamel dial.
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16 January 2018, 09:17 AM | #11 |
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Money no real object, I'd go for a PCC, 2499 if possible.
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17 January 2018, 12:07 PM | #12 |
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Hello and congratulations.
Vintage Patek I believe is one of the most rewarding experiences to be had in watch collecting. I would offer this input to your question; "buy the seller". The seller will be accountable for the quality and condition and will ask you the classic "needs/desires" that will narrow your search. I wasted a lot of money on bad vintage a a great deal of time on vintage that did not end up "speaking to me" in my search for quality. Ultimately the best for me was to just trade and save up for the 1463 with Breguet numerals. Your path may lead to you the "internet favorites" or something largely unloved but a great entry point on price and function: 575's. All the best. |
18 January 2018, 02:28 AM | #13 |
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Buying old watches can be costly if they need parts made.
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18 January 2018, 02:43 PM | #14 |
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2499 ftw
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19 January 2018, 12:04 AM | #15 |
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A complete 3700
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19 January 2018, 07:18 PM | #16 |
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3700
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19 January 2018, 11:49 PM | #17 |
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That’s easy. I think The best value In the grand complication line is 3970EJ. Super watch. Classic Patek DNA
Buy it right and you won’t lose a cent. (Not my watch or picture) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
23 January 2018, 02:34 AM | #18 |
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so many to chose from, certainly depends on your budget and remember to wear sparingly to keep its condition as pristine as possible
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