Patek is so boring

[VFA]

I have been waiting for them to come up with something interesting for years now. I love the minute repeaters but they are out of my budget. Other than that? I dont know.

I LOVE the 5159 retrograde perpetual calender. That watch is a piece of art. Its so romantic. So yellow gold. I love it. Is it boring? Kind of. It lacks something. I dont know. But I adore that model. It will be my first PP unless Patek comes up with something new.

I am in Geneva now.You guys need to visit this place. Watches and history everywhere. Expensive tho yet the CHF is cheaper than tbe EUR.

Nautilus. That rounded octagon shape that still has corners? So not exactly rounded? I find it hideous. Thabk god because they are impossible to get.

No one does minute repeaters, yellow gold and perpetual calenders (except for FPJ) better than PP.

If Basel doesnt bring anything interesting I will own a Patek (5159J) but just because I dont like anything else. This is my personal preferance. Dont get offended by it.

What are you up to? Any plans?

[Suttree]

Waiting until Basel.

But by all means, have another drink.

[CamSLC]

Geneva is very nice, enjoy

[VFA]

Originally Posted by Suttree

Waiting until Basel.

But by all means, have another drink.

Way ahead of you my good sir. Next rounds on you.

[VFA]

Originally Posted by CamSLC

Geneva is very nice, enjoy

It really is a stunning place. The swiss are serious yet charming and enjoyable.

[VFA]

The alps are indescribable. Absolutely stunning. Pictures dont do them justice.

[superstarmar]

I agree with you about the 5159r... it’s gorgeous !!!
I must say I’m not really a PP fan either, I find them quite
boring as well ... Not that their watches aren’t top notch grade
but their designs are not that appealing to me...
I may get flamed but so be it . Very very few PP
references that tickle my fancy ...

[VFA]

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I agree with you about the 5159r... it’s gorgeous !!!
I must say I’m not really a PP fan either, I find them quite
boring as well ... Not that their watches aren’t top notch grade
but their designs are not that appealing to me...
I may get flamed but so be it . Very very few PP
references that I tickle my fancy ...

I agree 100%. We could be good friends if you werent so much in motion.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by VFA

I agree 100%. We could be good friends if you werent so much in motion.

Lol, that’s cause I travel with my job 21 to 28 days out of the month ...
Never more than a day in the same place...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by VFA

Nautilus. That rounded octagon shape that still has corners? So not exactly rounded? I find it hideous. Thabk god because they are impossible to get.

No more language like that on this forum, try to be more diplomatic if you have to be so negative.

[jon_jon]

if you are considering the 5159, also look at their predecessors, the 5050 and the 5059. They are a bit smaller in diameter compared to the 5159, but the 5050 is probably be more "collectible" with smaller production numbers compared to the 5159.

I agree that there is something special about the Patek perpetual calendars with a retrograde date.

[Ichiran]

Not sure if it is fair to label a watch company as being boring, when one could not afford its interesting pieces.

[VFA]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Not sure if it is fair to label a watch company as being boring, when one could not afford its interesting pieces.

Yes I find their <300,000 CHF pieces boring. I don't see why you think that is a problem? What percentage of Pateks revenue do you think comes from minute repeaters?

[jag32]

Patek is most definitely not boring, it merely takes a discerning eye to find interest.

[GB-man]

Why bump this shitter thread

[danestaff]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Why bump this shitter thread

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[ppalasthira]

I don’t find it boring. Patek is a conservative brand.

I like the Nautilus. Oh, and I got one too.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by jag32

Patek is most definitely not boring, it merely takes a discerning eye to find interest.

Nonsense! Aesthetics are wholly subjective, especially beyond the confines of herd mentality.
One man’s boring is another’s beguiling.

[codecow]

Have you considered the 5522? It's far from boring.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by codecow

Have you considered the 5522? It's far from boring.

What do u think of the new 5231 case?

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What do u think of the new 5231 case?

I'm glad I have the 5131R

I like the idea behind the 5231, in particular the region customized enamel disk. I'm also a fan of yellow gold. The case is interesting, I like the crisp lines but I think if I had to pick I prefer the crown guard and smoother look of the previous model.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by codecow

I'm glad I have the 5131R

I like the idea behind the 5231, in particular the region customized enamel disk. I'm also a fan of yellow gold. The case is interesting, I like the crisp lines but I think if I had to pick I prefer the crown guard and smoother look of the previous model.

Definitley agree with u. The older rounder case feels like its part of the world time charm.

[s.m.b.]

De gustibus non est disputandum.

[sxdcfv]

The reason the PP is so highly regarded is the quality of the watches, the variability of complications, and the aesthetic of the presentation. I would not use the word 'boring' ever. Perhaps, distinguished, refined, understated are a few that come to mind.

[Zuger]

Something eerily wrong with saying Patek and boring in the same sentence.

[liu_watch]

I think OP should focus on the indies. You may find more surprises there. And about the round octagonal watch... hahaha

[Calatrava r]

No reason to buy a watch just because you do not like anything else and find the line boring. Was there a point to your post?

[Blah114aa]

Patek is likely conservative.

[bronzeband00]

Patek is boring? I must have had enough for the day now

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

No reason to buy a watch just because you do not like anything else and find the line boring. Was there a point to your post?

C’mon who dossnt have $100k to drop here and there? Cause theres nothing else to spend it on? Lol