5111PR vs 5135G

I am treating myself to a new Patek for 2007, and have narrowed the choices to the Gondolo "art deco" watch in platinum/rose gold with a "plain" mechanical movement or the 5135 Annual Calendar (complicated movement with day, date, month and moon phase) in whtie gold with a grey dial/face. I am torn between the two watches and would love to hear opinions on both watches and why you would purchase one over the other.

On one hand, the 5135 has the complicated movement which may make it the better investment. On the other hand, the 5111 is one of the most beautiful watches (IMO) that is rare and striking in the two metals. Does anyone know how many watches Patek makes in these styles annually? Thanks in advance; all opinions welcome.

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I think 5135's design is exceptional with lovely case and dial but when perched on the wrist I don't like the protuding lugs eventhough I have 7 1/2" wrist. OTOH, 5111 plat is gorgeous and IMO it's better looking than the new 5130. Here's mine....

IMHO

By: patek lover : December 23rd, 2006-14:24

For me . . .

By: Mike Wood : December 23rd, 2006-08:12

If You Own Only One Patek, 5135.

By: M Segal : December 23rd, 2006-11:22

From an investment viewpoint, definitely the 5135.

By: tony p : December 23rd, 2006-21:00

Here's why: in the longer term, the value of a Patek on the secondary/auction market appears to be unrelated to the retail price differentials between the various metals. Indeed, in the older models, SS is often worth far more than precious-metal cases. I...

Thanks everyone!!!

By: EMR : December 24th, 2006-00:54

Thanks to everyone for replying to my post. I apprecaite all the feedback. BTW: Tony, I was actually considering the WG 5111 which I also feel is a fabulous watch. I could save a lot of money by going that route, but my original intention was to purchase ...