No contest. The 5004 wins hand down for me as well. I wouldn't wear a watch that looks like the new 5240. Really, really surprised to see something like this from Patek.
I am still waiting for the pictures, but our Dje is at the Basel Fair, for us. What I really don't like are these two portholes... Except that detail, yes, a nice watch. It is better to launch a thread with some pics, I think.... Best, Nicolas
Besides the (inevitably unattainable) 5204 and interesting 5940, a disappointing selection in my mind. New dial designs and bracelets aren't quite enough. Maybe there's some more still to come.
I read somewhere, that this years offering was going to be pretty conservative. Seems as though that was the case. I didn't really see anything that is going to get me to take out my check book, but i'd like to see the world time on the bracelet first. Li...
You're absolutely right, No contest. The 5004 wins hand down for me as well. I wouldn't wear a watch that looks like the new 5240. Really, really surprised to see something like this from Patek. Rishad
In the past, there seems to have a lot of enthusiasm among purists, especially during Basel. Now, it's really quiet. There are a lot fewer postings showing excitement to order or buy from AD. It's probably a combination of the inability to get certain pie...
for all of the reasons you stated. The old PP's are much more interesting than the releases seen in 2011 and 2012, with the possible exception of the 5235G. I guess I will be spending more time at the auction houses and online than at my AD. ;-) This mess...
It's nice to hear from a fellow purist that shares my sentiment. If I'm an AD, I'll be worried, especially since my "collector" customers are not texting or calling me for orders during Basel week. It's a "canary in the coal mine" sign in terms of sales d...
This line of yours hits the nail on the head The old PP's are much more interesting than the releases seen in 2011 and 2012. Much of this must also have to do with the way the market is moving. I'm sure PP knows this is what their clients want more, and w...