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Etschell · 14 April 2021, 08:02 AM

I don't own a Patek but damn they had some very nice releases this year.

cascavel · 14 April 2021, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

I don't own a Patek but damn they had some very nice releases this year.

I'm curious, what did you like so much? Was there any release that you found to be unexpected?

raclaims · 14 April 2021, 09:10 AM

Really? Not for me

To me vacheron crushed it

pav333hp · 14 April 2021, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

I don't own a Patek but damn they had some very nice releases this year.

I agree, I think Patek did what they do best this year. My favorites so far are:

1. 5711 in olive green - I just LOVE the simple, yet beautifully calming olive dial. This will go down in history as one of the greatest and most desired watches ever produced from Patek, well heck, any Swiss brand for that matter.
2. 5990 in rose gold - I have always LOVED the 5990 and it's my ultimate grail watch. Now they have it in rose gold, which just make it even more interesting. Absolute king of all Nautilus'!
3. 5236P - what an amazing, clean and beautiful dress complications watch. Absolute perfection. Price is definitely not cheap, but the watch is stunning.

Patek brought the heat this year! Love it!

azizu · 14 April 2021, 09:48 AM

they did really good
the smartest move they did was discontinuing the steel 5711, have you noticed how everyone focused on the dress pieces again?
very smart

GB-man · 14 April 2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by azizu

have you noticed how everyone focused on the dress pieces again?
very smart

Etschell · 14 April 2021, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cascavel

I'm curious, what did you like so much? Was there any release that you found to be unexpected?

The 5236 and 6119 were the stand outs for me.

But across the board I thought all the offerings were good. Prob my least favorite was the 5711 green because green is what everyone is doing.

samuel019 · 14 April 2021, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

Really? Not for me

To me vacheron crushed it

That made me go look and omg yes they did. The perpetual thin is

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Flex368 · 14 April 2021, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

To me vacheron crushed it

Too bad all interesting Overseas references are 41mm and larger.

Russell996 · 14 April 2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

That made me go look and omg yes they did. The perpetual thin is

:

Great apart from the 4 year month indication which simply looks odd and cramped.

Rushne · 14 April 2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex368

Too bad all interesting Overseas references are 41mm and larger.

Agreed! I loved the VC releases more, but the sizes are just too large. If they released the Overseas 3 hander at 39-40mm and 9mm or thinner, they would absolutely fly out of the display cases I think.

CastorKrieg · 14 April 2021, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by azizu

they did really good
the smartest move they did was discontinuing the steel 5711, have you noticed how everyone focused on the dress pieces again?
very smart

That and them launching all the sports watches first, getting this out of the way and then hyping Monday's event.

Uros · 14 April 2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Must be blinded by Calatravas flying off the shelves...:)

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sxdcfv · 14 April 2021, 11:55 PM

Vacheron had some nice pieces but limited editions with price points mere mortals cannot obtain. They should incorporate this design language into their current lineup, reduce the SKUs and I think they would really be more like PP and less like Omega.

yessir69 · 15 April 2021, 12:40 AM

Breitling had some really good releases. I think they are going in the right direction.

raclaims · 15 April 2021, 12:54 AM

I bought 3 Vacherons from the new releases...keep your eyes out in a couple months more cool stuff is coming out...plus their service is beyond incredible.

I think one time patek sent me a vest type coat thing...one time...and I've spent big money on Pateks...Vacheron, Lange and Omega put Rolex and Patek to shame with service.

LJubel328 · 15 April 2021, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

Really? Not for me

To me vacheron crushed it

+2

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Originally Posted by Rushne

Agreed! I loved the VC releases more, but the sizes are just too large. If they released the Overseas 3 hander at 39-40mm and 9mm or thinner, they would absolutely fly out of the display cases I think.

Exactly the reason I haven't moved forward with purchasing one. They've killed it the last few years but I think the size is whats keep them from taking off (or being favored by the masses)

illiguy · 15 April 2021, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LJubel328

+2

Exactly the reason I haven't moved forward with purchasing one. They've killed it the last few years but I think the size is whats keep them from taking off (or being favored by the masses)

+3. Patek showed well, and VC just crushed. Here’s a simple (er, complicated) reason why ...

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AK797 · 15 April 2021, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

Breitling had some really good releases. I think they are going in the right direction.

Yes, some nice chrono releases, Patek was pretty stellar with the two Nauts and a nice fleet of Calatravas.

mongrelnomoad · 15 April 2021, 05:25 AM

Vc.

rolexest · 15 April 2021, 06:09 AM

How about that AP Black Panther

GeraldGentaFan · 15 April 2021, 06:23 AM

Had a chance to see all the new releases in real today, and to me, it wasn’t a great year for PP novelties.

The one standout for me was the 6119r. Perfect dimensions and a great reinterpretation of the classical Calatrava. Was expecting to prefer the 6119g, but this one disappointed a bit. Not that legible while the rose with cream dial was just stunning.

I had very high expectations for the 5711 green. However, it is hardly green in real. A greyish green that is not very inspriring, and unfortunately a lot worse in real than on pictures. I guess Patek tried hard to keep demand somewhat low by not making the dial truly special : )

The new PC isn’t my thing either. Although the complication is a great feature, the case is too big and the date aperture too small. For many people it will not be possible to read the date, especially the typical older PP client who would buy such a watch. And the price is way too high. Lange, VC or Journe do much nicer QPs for much lower prices.

The AC was OK. The linnen dial a bit strange for a PP. It was presented to me as a ladies watch, which I thought was a bit strange as it could easily fit many men.

Was also told that 5270p will be discontinued soon and that more novelties will come, possibly already in May.

azizu · 15 April 2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

you better believe it

azizu · 15 April 2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CastorKrieg

That and them launching all the sports watches first, getting this out of the way and then hyping Monday's event.

completely agree, they did it right

azizu · 15 April 2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Uros

Must be blinded by Calatravas flying off the shelves...:)

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they haven't made it to the shelves yet, but then they will fly

Uros · 15 April 2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by azizu

they haven't made it to the shelves yet, but then they will fly

Can just hope!:) end to steel/sport era!

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ts3 · 15 April 2021, 07:56 PM

In my view the release was a mixed bag with hits (6119), misses (4947, 5236), and some in between (5711 green, 5990/1R).

Swaye · 15 April 2021, 08:33 PM

I'm glad nobody seems to like the 4947. I might actually be able to get it.

14 April 2021, 08:02 AM	#1
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14 April 2021, 09:48 AM	#5
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	they did really good the smartest move they did was discontinuing the steel 5711, have you noticed how everyone focused on the dress pieces again? very smart __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

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Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	I'm glad nobody seems to like the 4947. I might actually be able to get it. __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

14 April 2021, 09:10 AM	#3
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	Really? Not for me To me vacheron crushed it

14 April 2021, 11:55 PM	#14
sxdcfv Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 342	Vacheron had some nice pieces but limited editions with price points mere mortals cannot obtain. They should incorporate this design language into their current lineup, reduce the SKUs and I think they would really be more like PP and less like Omega.

15 April 2021, 12:40 AM	#15
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Breitling had some really good releases. I think they are going in the right direction.

15 April 2021, 12:54 AM	#16
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	I bought 3 Vacherons from the new releases...keep your eyes out in a couple months more cool stuff is coming out...plus their service is beyond incredible. I think one time patek sent me a vest type coat thing...one time...and I've spent big money on Pateks...Vacheron, Lange and Omega put Rolex and Patek to shame with service.

15 April 2021, 05:25 AM	#20
mongrelnomoad 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,847	Vc.

15 April 2021, 06:09 AM	#21
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	How about that AP Black Panther

15 April 2021, 06:23 AM	#22
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	Had a chance to see all the new releases in real today, and to me, it wasn’t a great year for PP novelties. The one standout for me was the 6119r. Perfect dimensions and a great reinterpretation of the classical Calatrava. Was expecting to prefer the 6119g, but this one disappointed a bit. Not that legible while the rose with cream dial was just stunning. I had very high expectations for the 5711 green. However, it is hardly green in real. A greyish green that is not very inspriring, and unfortunately a lot worse in real than on pictures. I guess Patek tried hard to keep demand somewhat low by not making the dial truly special : ) The new PC isn’t my thing either. Although the complication is a great feature, the case is too big and the date aperture too small. For many people it will not be possible to read the date, especially the typical older PP client who would buy such a watch. And the price is way too high. Lange, VC or Journe do much nicer QPs for much lower prices. The AC was OK. The linnen dial a bit strange for a PP. It was presented to me as a ladies watch, which I thought was a bit strange as it could easily fit many men. Was also told that 5270p will be discontinued soon and that more novelties will come, possibly already in May.

15 April 2021, 07:56 PM	#27
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,239	In my view the release was a mixed bag with hits (6119), misses (4947, 5236), and some in between (5711 green, 5990/1R).

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