Patek Philippe 5088/100P: New Acquisition

penfriend · 2022-12-13T19:06:41Z

Explore the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5088/100P through a collector's acquisition journey and community insights. Discover its unique design and strap versatility.

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Penfriend's journey to acquiring the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5088/100P offers a compelling look into the decision-making process for a unique and significant timepiece. His detailed account, including multiple boutique visits and consultation with fellow collectors, highlights the importance of thorough consideration for such a special reference. This article delves into the nuances that make the 5088/100P a distinctive choice, as shared by penfriend and the WatchProSite community.

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One week ago I posted some pics from my first encounter with the 5088/100P and I received a lot of nice comments and questions whether I opted for it. Because it is a very special model I took some time to think about it and made a further visit at the PP boutique to decide on this matter. Furthermore, I had an extensive exchange with FabR who owns this piece himself and would like to thank him deeply for his knowledge and his insights.

Today I paid a third visit and purchased this Calatrava. I also chose three further straps next to the black one with which it is equipped: royal blue with white stitching, chocolate brown and champagne, as you can see them in the pics. The watch will be displayed now at the soon to come re-opening of the boutique so I will pick it up mid January after my Christmas vacation. Further pictures and review will follow later on as I am looking forward to have it on my wrist soon.

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The decision to purchase the Patek Philippe 5088/100P was influenced by its unique aesthetic, despite initial concerns about legibility and budget impact. The versatility offered by multiple strap options, enhancing its overall appeal, was a significant factor.
The royal blue strap significantly enhances the Patek Philippe 5088/100P's visual appeal, creating a striking contrast that makes the watch stand out. There is also interest in seeing how the champagne strap complements the timepiece.
Another collector, NautNut, welcomed penfriend to the 5088/100P club, sharing an image of their own watch, indicating a shared appreciation for this specific reference within the community.

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TeutonicCarFan

Dec 13, 2022

That ref is a stunner !

Patekfinity

Dec 13, 2022

The 5088 on a blue strap looks great! The contrast with the blue makes the watch stand out. Would be interesting to see a picture with the champagne strap…that looks interesting as well!

penfriend

Dec 13, 2022

the blue works very good imo, my wife dislikes it though...

KCLQMULKU

Dec 13, 2022

Definitely a strap magnet when it comes to alligators!

penfriend

Dec 14, 2022

Indeed I had to decide on a timepiece with low legibility in time showing and some impact on budgets so yes, I felt that I need to be very sure on this. Strap workability pushed me over the edge as well, thus the whole package is perfect and unique to me ;-)

penfriend

Dec 14, 2022

must be glossy though, matte straps don't work here at least for me

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