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Patek Philippe: comparing 570 and 3417
I was recently assessing my collection. My aim is to decide my Top 5 Patek Philippe. I show these two as they are sitting at No.5 and No.6! I just cannot decide between them. It was just an academic exercise to see what my overall collection would look like if i narrowed the whole thing down to 10 watches. Having 5 PP in the Top 10 was the aim.
In the red corner, we have a 570G......it is in absolutely mint condition...essentially unworn. The 570 holds a special place in the production of Patek Philippe Calatravas and there is no question for me that this is a watch that delivers enormous pleasure.
In the blue corner sits the 3417...a steel manual wind toolwatch.
Who wins.....is it a KO....a points decision....???
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Patek Philippe: comparing 570 and 3417
I was recently assessing my collection. My aim is to decide my Top 5 Patek Philippe. I show these two as they are sitting at No.5 and No.6! I just cannot decide between them. It was just an academic exercise to see what my overall collection would look li...
A steel pp jus bcos it is uncommon!
Personally I like the 570G calatrava ! Best, mahesh.,
not just because it is steel....
.....but because it is a distinct amagnetic movement...a watch designed for that purpose. I am torn....
red corner winns by k.o.
The Amagnetic is not my cup of tea as it is Bauhaus design. But the 570G is a real knock out! Best Moritz
yep...notice i never expressed any doubt over you.....
incidentally.....how is the search for one going?
Slow....
Working on the funding part... Do you know anyone who wants to buy 100 JLC's...?! Best Blomman
I would go for the ...
570 because it has more Patek DNA. However, you should compare how they look on your wrist to decide. Let us know your decision. Cheers, Gordon
i have decided....but it was very close and i changed my mind twice.....
......but 3417 got the spot
Any collector would love to have either of these and you have both!
For me, I would vote 3417 but close call. Mostly as I would believe it would find more wristtime. 570 carries more PP DNA in my opinion, but 3417 is quite special! At least on pictures as I have yet to encounter one in the wild... one day... perhaps
This is an unfair question
It\'s hurting my head. How can we choose! I\'d say the Amagnetic 3417, I\'m a steel watch guy and I could imagine myself wearing that a bit more. But only a bit more!
The 3417, by a nose.
But for the same reason as Alkiro, so maybe this isn't the opinion you are looking for.
OOOH sophist choice. there can be no winner in this decision
You have 2 stunning watches in your collection Why choose? This is only a decision which lead to heartache. rarity vs condition Steel vs white gold style vs function This has it all Who will win- who cares they are both winners!!!!!! Julian
Yep...Julian.....
....this isn't a decision about selling one...but rather which of the two would make it to a final collection "if" it was just between these two for the last spot. That is a binary world that doesn't exist...but if it did....? I would go 3417...JUST....bu...
top 5 Baron PP
3448 5070P 3417 570 3466 easy I am not a fan of time zone watches but I can see the appeal - now if there was a theme of completeness then the 3466 would have to go for the 5575
it is tricky.....
......but the 5575 is in there...3448...of course...5070P....yes......3417....yes. And a small surprise coming soon.....
That would be my guess. It would then push the 570 out,,,,,
You could combine 3448 and 5070 into a 1518 or 2499? Did anyone see how low the 3970 sold for at AQ this week- crazy cheap - a great way into the perpetual chromo Yes I know there were many made and sold but still - around 60k . Look at a simple 2 handed ...
2509 amag for sure
3448, 5070, 3417, 570, 5575 would be my guess (in that order)… but given your comment I am guessing 570 gets pushed out by 2509 amag which I find spectacular as well. No rights or wrongs to be passed by us, the only right is what you prefer!
yes....no right or wrong here....
.....the 2509 Amag is very special...it has a place in my heart. I bought it at auction where the auction house described it as having incorrect hands...i looked at it, and i just thought that was wrong. I bought it (nobody else bid!!) and sent it to Gene...
Very difficult to say and so many aspects to consider
The 570 has this case shape I like very much and quite unusual (as very straight sides compared to rounder ones from the same epriod). I liek that specific feature. The 3417 has a lot of charm, less strict. Their classic side is different as well especial...
Hi Baron! For me the winner is ...
whichever one is superior, condition wise. In vintage, for me condition trumps rarity. In real estate it is said "location, location, location". For me, in watches it is "condition, condition condition". Of course the ultimate is rarity + condition. So si...