Patek Philippe 5135j or 5135r

Sotheby's auction in 2025 saw low prices for Patek watches: 5270G for 95,250 Euros, 5960P for 40,640 Euros, 5070G for 50,800 Euros. Author questions low prices, especially for recent models. Seeking insights and comments on the matter.

Started business 7 years ago selling PPs to fund it, now reacquiring models. Seeking info on specific models including dial configurations, production years, and seal types. Passionate watch collector.

Ok guys- bear with me as there is a bit of a story to the two watches. The Patek is a 5135. I gave this to my father for his 70th birthday years ago. It was the most expensive watch I had ever purchased and the best watch I ever purchased. I gave it to him and he cried. I cried. My mom cried. It was

Hi, I’m still new in this forum. I’m considering a reference 5153 which is automatic or a say Travel Time ref. 5134. Thoughts on automatic vs. Manual winding? Thank you

not often am I completely wrong but in this case I guess I did not understand the market. I believe the 5135 is Patek's best annual calendar ever made. others like the 5146, 5205, 5396 are nice pieces for sure but not one has imo the strong character like the Gondolo case 5135. And ... it has a grea

For many years at least through the 1990s, vintage form watches, especially rectangles, were viewed as more desirable (and valuable!) than round watches, at least in time only watches. But that is no longer the case. The 5135 was revolutionary - a jumbo 50mm rounded rectangular ("tonneau") case with