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Seeing [in the metal] is believingš®
On most occasions I have to rely on whatever pictures or renderings a brand website shows. Usually better than that are the live pictures people take/post which gives a more realistic view of a particular watch. Then finally, of course, is being able to touch and wear a piece myself. However, I never fully realized how huge a difference that makes to see something in the middle of. My cognitive bias makes me think, āI see, therefore I knowāā¦but my recent experience trying on some Pateks taught me otherwise.
Specifically, as part of a larger consolidation plan, I was interested in looking at some preowned PCs and ACs plus one bonus piece the SA had me try. Hereā are my impressions:
1. PP 5140p blue dial: thin and dressy, which I donāt mind, but looked surprisingly too small despite my having other 37mm pieces.
2. PP 5496p with silver (not gold contrast) markers: I loved this! Solid piece of platinum, but not overwhelming; dial design surprisingly MUCH more impressive in person than online, perfect size.
3. PP 5450p Advanced Research AC: the salmon dial looks much better in person than online, but I donāt like the numerals.
4. PP 5270p: the green dial is to kill for..err, to die forš³. I understand the price now. Frankly, price aside, it has everything, but is not something to wear even semi-daily. I would consider trading in A LOT towards this, but ultimately I fear itās a piece Iāll āenjoyā having and looking at, but wonāt wear it anywhere.
5. ALS Odysseus: a surprise sleeper that really won me over immediately. Truly a nice and legible dial. And even the bracelet, which I used to think was hideous, but in person has a unique charm that I like well enough.
I didnāt get to try the PP 5236p in line salmon, but I think the blue dial version is my preference.
Anyway, a good lesson and fun time playing dress upš.
Hereās a couple of my favorites:
Seeing [in the metal] is believingš®
On most occasions I have to rely on whatever pictures or renderings a brand website shows. Usually better than that are the live pictures people take/post which gives a more realistic view of a particular watch. Then finally, of course, is being able to t...
Reading your hands on feelings is
very interesting. And it confirms how important it is to see the watches for real and try them on.
Very nice try on session!
It is definitely surprising in the real. Honestly, I donāt have a retailer near me and pretty much every watch I have I purchased without trying on. Saying it is kind of bizarre given how different these all fit and how expensive they all are. 5496p looks...
I hear you; iāve bought so many of what iāve gotten without trying on firstā¦
which has generally been okay. But thereās a couple that I might have passed on if iād tried on first. But for for big ticket items like these, I canāt do that so easily.
It sounds like you had a fun session!
The selection of watches you tried sounds interesting, and that 5270, in particular, looks fantastic. Thanks for your impressions and pictures. All the best, Jon
Always try them on if you have the opportunity...
I am a big fan of the 2 with pictures among the handful you have listed... The 5496P offers great value. The 5270P (but perhaps not this particular version) can be worn regularly.
Yes, it surprised me in a good way.
Only issue is that the writing is much smaller than on other PCs.
Iām guessing this is EWC based on the selection and tags
I would also check out the ALS langematik perpetual in platinum with winder. Like it more than those pp listed. Also the VC white gold overseas thin perpetual. Comes with wg bracelet can switch easily to strap. Those would be my 2 choices. Comes with wind...
Yup, it was EWC. The Patek session was a bit impromptu since I initially was there to consolidate toward a Cartierā¦but it was too small for my enjoyment.
Then it turned to a hurried Patek discussion. And Odysseus. But iāll have to plan to check out ALS and VC pieces next time.
That looks absolutely SUBLIME on that strapš¤©
It wore so nicely when I tried it, and the symmetry and everything is so nice. Perhaps the apertures are a bit on small side. But why donāt people like this more?š¤
A mystery to me. Perhaps if the day and month were at 12 oāāclock and no retrograde (which I love) it would be more appreciated.
By the way the strap is Patek - matte champagne tan
Best of luck with your selection and we
look forward to your decision and thinking process !š
The green of the 5720 is absolutely killer. Just so rich in color.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.