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Excellent collection.
Oct 27, 2018,10:04 AM
Being a long time admirer of 5140 and its advanced version 5550, I know it is hard to get good realistic images. Here are some shots that I like very much.
Cheers. Jim
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Five shades of Patek
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-00:33
Hi all Wanted to share this photo to demonstrate the diversity of colours of some models in the Patek spectrum - from white, to grey, to blue, to black/brown, and to black. Out of these colours it seems the hardest to show the white really well with so ma...
Many thanks for the note...
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:02
I am trying to diversify a bit - and find that Patek does offer an option for every mood...and while it is tempting to get another Nauti or Aquanaut I just donโt find the need and would rather go for a different model altogether. Cheers Peter
Maybe one day!
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:08
Many thanks for the kind words! I think Patek does an outstanding job with blue - I do like the 5740 and the 5170P - and maybe as I donโt have a Chrono maybe the 5170P is in the radar Cheers, Peter
Great collection.
By: Mr. M : October 27th, 2018-01:49
Like the different styles and complications each watch represents. Which one gets the most wrist time and which one does not?
Hmm...
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:13
These days it has been the Aquanaut as I have been traveling a lot and have been using its super smooth dual time function. I also like the fact - so far - itโs the understated piece that usually goes unnoticed and can be worn in the gym. I also enjoy the...
Cool picture !
By: Thy1r : October 27th, 2018-02:12
It is very difficult to shoot so many watches at the same time IMO but I like yours a lot
Thanks much JC
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:15
At this point using the IPhone can still take some pretty good pictures but certainly not as nice as a normal DSLR. Cheers Peter
Right Choice Peter !
By: gautamak : October 27th, 2018-02:19
Love to see all fascinating classic, sports & complications clubbed together in your nice collection. Enjoy to fullest & post more tempting shots. Cheers ! Gautam
Thanks Gautam!
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:19
I think Patek has done a great job expanding their sport models. I was an AP collector before but I think Patek really has stepped up and put forth some very elegant but sporty pieces. That being said - Patek does dressy even better and I feel fortunate t...
that is a perfect 5 !
By: mahesh : October 27th, 2018-02:23
you've a very rounded collection - i love the nautius 5712 !! Best, mahesh.,
Really kind words!
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:21
I do feel like I have a pretty stable set of 5 today. I get a sense I am missing a classic Chrono, a PCC, and of course a Calatrava. One step at a time! The Nautilus has been a real favorite especially because of the exquisite construction of the case and...
May the force be with you Peter !
By: mahesh : October 27th, 2018-09:47
guess Calatrava would definitely add a feather to your 5. PCC is an epitome equally !! Godspeed. Best, mahesh.,
Very impressive collection.
By: Bill : October 27th, 2018-03:05
My contribution is the Patek 5980 with the blue gray color dial. Thank you for sharing. ...
Thanks Bill
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:26
I love that 5980 and before I purchased the 5712 from a window display I passed on a 5980 in the display case! Boy those were the days... The Nautilus is an excellent sporty collection and I think in many cases, is unsurpassed in its own diversity without...
Many thanks
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-06:27
Would love to hear from others what should be a next piece! Cheers, Peter
For a next piece, I'd probably go with:
By: FabR : October 27th, 2018-08:28
1) a grand complication (a PCC, as you say, would be hard to beat); or 2) a rare handcraft (e.g., 5089 or 5177). You'd certainly qualify to apply for it, and that would also give you the Calatrava "for free"!
Thanks for the note!
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-08:51
Good minds think alike. I think to balance the collection in metals and also in model perhaps a 5170P or a 3970P. I will wait for the next budget cycle Cheers, Peter
Spectacular group!
By: keks : October 27th, 2018-08:26
A 5170P would be perfect... manual chrono and another P... the. You have 2 of each white metals... thanks for sharing!
Wow, I do think the 5170P is really special...
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-08:52
You are getting me thinking. I totally missed that I had doubles of all white metals except for a P...thanks for the unique observation, Cheers Peter
Thanks much!
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-08:52
Cheers, Peter
Wow so humbled by the comments...here is another view...
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-09:00
Thanks all for your wonderful comments - truly am humbled and honored to participate in this community. I also took a chance to take a less photogenic picture of the side profiles of each - to show the thinness of the cases. Below the order from thinnest ...
Excellent collection.
By: jimjenkins : October 27th, 2018-10:04
Being a long time admirer of 5140 and its advanced version 5550, I know it is hard to get good realistic images. Here are some shots that I like very much. Cheers. Jim 5140 5550 ...
Love the photos
By: pfang56 : October 27th, 2018-16:24
And really like your Advanced Research perpetual. On the dial especially - something about leaf hands and gold indices make that special. Also the fact that it is an AR of course makes it wonderful. Cheers Peter
Yes PCC maybe In the future?
By: pfang56 : October 28th, 2018-16:22
A real grail watch for me would be the 3970 - there is something really special about those push button pushers! While I previously looked at and considered multiple 5270 models, I still slightly prefer the lemania movement and the original dials. Maybe o...
Indeed...
By: pfang56 : October 28th, 2018-16:24
While I havenโt seen salmon dials in the flesh, I hope to see one in the future. More diversity is more better! Peter