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vipereaper30 · 25 April 2018, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

“Our Patek, who art in Geneva
Give me this day thy radiant sheen...”

Is that how it goes?

I just bask in the 5522's radiant glow in a state of nirvana. Louis is the prophet.

tyler1980 · 25 April 2018, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

I have indeed read the threads and also Antiquorums response to the stolen Lange. Unfortunately as with many of these stories there isn't always an easy answer even if as owners we would expect the piece to be returned to Nicolas without delay. Quill & Pad attempted to put both sides, I have no axe to grind.

i think the stranger part of the auction was still the amount of current production pieces, the reputation of the auction company is secondary.

Do collectors really bid on aquanauts and world timers instead of buying them from their AD? I honestly have no idea, maybe they do?

codecow · 25 April 2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Louis, you seem to do an awful lot of praying... are you one of them religious nuts?

“Our Patek, who art in Geneva
Give me this day thy radiant sheen...”

Is that how it goes?

Hahaha

onmyhand · 25 April 2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Maybe there is an anticipation that Patek will release another 700 5522A for the upcoming Singapore Grand Exhibition.

Ichiran. I personally think you might be right. As someone in this thread mentioned TS would like to bring this to the younger generations, I believe he will not stop production of this model. Maybe just a little change.
There are many comparisons but overall, I think the 5524 is in a different class.
Just look at the photos posted of the 5524 on this forum. They are beautiful in all angles or lightings and even more so when seen live.

Ichiran · 25 April 2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by onmyhand

Ichiran. I personally think you might be right. As someone in this thread mentioned TS would like to bring this to the younger generations, I believe he will not stop production of this model. Maybe just a little change.
There are many comparisons but overall, I think the 5524 is in a different class.
Just look at the photos posted of the 5524 on this forum. They are beautiful in all angles or lightings and even more so when seen live.

I agree with you that Patek will not stop production of this watch. The 5522might be released with a different dial for the Asian exhibition, although I personally like the New York variant with the blue lacquer dial

codecow · 25 April 2018, 01:19 PM

The 5522 can not be recreated. Now it enters history as one of the few steel Calatrava pieces; surely it will increase in value with a small number of only 600 examples.

pam66 · 25 April 2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by onmyhand

Ichiran. I personally think you might be right. As someone in this thread mentioned TS would like to bring this to the younger generations, I believe he will not stop production of this model. Maybe just a little change.
There are many comparisons but overall, I think the 5524 is in a different class.
Just look at the photos posted of the 5524 on this forum. They are beautiful in all angles or lightings and even more so when seen live.

:::)))))

Watch Admirer · 25 April 2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pam66

:::)))))

Nice! This bracelet certainly makes the watch look better

GB-man · 26 April 2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Admirer

Nice! This bracelet certainly makes the watch look better

Looks like someone banned you for this false statement. Can't say I am surprised. Honesty is the best policy.

RussW · 26 April 2018, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Looks like someone banned you for this false statement. Can't say I am surprised. Honesty is the best policy.

The curse of the 5522 strikes again!

tyler1980 · 26 April 2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Looks like someone banned you for this false statement. Can't say I am surprised. Honesty is the best policy.

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Originally Posted by RussW

The curse of the 5522 strikes again!

its the curse of the accessories.... a bracelet qualifies

tng11 · 26 April 2018, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RussW

The curse of the 5522 strikes again!

The 5522 should be nicknamed the "widowmaker".

The body count continues to pile up almost a year after!

antikythera · 26 April 2018, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

There are a number of them for sale on the gray market (including a number still sealed). Once these pieces make their way to the collectors, and they become scarce, we will then get a better idea of their true value. I think in 3 years you will have a different market for this watch, and in 10 years a very different market.

i totally agree. imo the price will go nowhere but up. as always there will be a small drop because the first used ones hit the marked etc but once they make their way to the collectors after couple years the prices will increase significantly.

antikythera · 26 April 2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pam66

why are those push buttons more ridiculous than the pushers on chronos, like on the 5960s?

because of the location. also on the 5960 they look more balanced because of the crown. always my opinion of course.

antikythera · 26 April 2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

usually you are fine with both or dislike both to some degree but every one has their favorite if they like them . Its not usual that one is the best watch ever and the other is the worst. Weird.

They are way more similar than they are different

i was referring to them just in comparison to each other. those two isolated next to each other. in this case they are very different. both caused a lot of buzz, both polarized, both have many lovers and haters.

martinr · 26 April 2018, 06:16 AM

Has anybody on this forum bought a 5522 for more than retail price? There are a bunch for sale but who is buying them besides resellers?

codecow · 26 April 2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

The 5522 should be nicknamed the "widowmaker".

The body count continues to pile up almost a year after!

I have been secretly hoping we’d get there. With Antiquorium I was thinking that was the opening but it did not deliver.

pam66 · 26 April 2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by antikythera

because of the location. also on the 5960 they look more balanced because of the crown. always my opinion of course.

just a matter of what one is used to.

Marciano490 · 26 April 2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by antikythera

i totally agree. imo the price will go nowhere but up. as always there will be a small drop because the first used ones hit the marked etc but once they make their way to the collectors after couple years the prices will increase significantly.

Just like the 175th anniversary pieces right? Those are skyrocketing!

toucan · 26 April 2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

Just like the 175th anniversary pieces right? Those are skyrocketing!

So true!!!!

Marciano490 · 26 April 2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by toucan

So true!!!!

I actually like the 5975j at around 60k. I remember when it was over 90 a few years back.

AK797 · 26 April 2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

The 5522 should be nicknamed the "widowmaker".

The body count continues to pile up almost a year after!

BTW I suddenly love this watch like I'm a Louis if anyone is watching...

Bro Watch · 26 April 2018, 01:42 PM

Good one.

I agree

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Looks like someone banned you for this false statement. Can't say I am surprised. Honesty is the best policy.

Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk

antikythera · 27 April 2018, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Marciano490

Just like the 175th anniversary pieces right? Those are skyrocketing!

or like the nautilus 40th ann. right? we can make many comparisons but most of them are really skyrocketing. so...

antikythera · 27 April 2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Has anybody on this forum bought a 5522 for more than retail price? There are a bunch for sale but who is buying them besides resellers?

on chrono24 sold in one week 3 5522 for ca. 45K

martinr · 27 April 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by antikythera

on chrono24 sold in one week 3 5522 for ca. 45K

Sold to someone on this forum? That’s what I asked.

Marciano490 · 27 April 2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by antikythera

or like the nautilus 40th ann. right? we can make many comparisons but most of them are really skyrocketing. so...

Rules are obviously different for nautilus.

lock0ut · 27 April 2018, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Sold to someone on this forum? That’s what I asked.

I don’t think many members would willing admit to paying $20k+ over MSRP, but I’d love to be proven wrong...

vipereaper30 · 27 April 2018, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

Sold to someone on this forum? That’s what I asked.

Have you seen how much grief the guy with the brand-new white gold sub with the crown that fell off is getting for buying at MSRP? If any if us were to fess up about paying over retail a mob would probably attack.

codecow · 27 April 2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Have you seen how much grief the guy with the brand-new white gold sub with the crown that fell off is getting for buying at MSRP? If any if us were to fess up about paying over retail a mob would probably attack.

Lol... I will admit I have bought several pieces at MSRP.

25 April 2018, 01:19 PM	#156
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,768	The 5522 can not be recreated. Now it enters history as one of the few steel Calatrava pieces; surely it will increase in value with a small number of only 600 examples.

26 April 2018, 06:16 AM	#166
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	Has anybody on this forum bought a 5522 for more than retail price? There are a bunch for sale but who is buying them besides resellers?

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