zeph2002
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My Opinion
Frankly Speaking, Resale Value is very important. especially if you are thinking to upgrade to another pieces. i Myself used to owned the IWC Big Pilot Top Gun PPC, i bought it at a great deal, but when i tried to sell it, it's harder than i thought, even to sell at 50% from Retail price. While for Patek i never experienced with Aquanaut, but i've sold my Nautilus easily. So the right answer for you is buy at the cheap price, let's say you can get the IWC Big Pilot Top Gun PPC at 15k or you can get the 5164 at 20k. if both are brand new then i'd go for Patek
Patek vs IWC
So...been trying to decide which of these to go for? I know they are very different but would still like some advice!!!!!...
Go for Patek. Retains or even appreciated in value.
And your sure they are in house movements. Not eta unitas or valjoux movements. Geross.
Definitely the Patek
If you are concerned over the resale value of a watch and the quality of the movement but if this is less important to you then I would say it also depends which fits your wrist better as the IWC is quite a lot larger than the Patek. Also, do ask yourself...
These are two very very different watches.
Naturally, the perpetual IWC is more complicated than the travel time Patek. IWC is huge and if you really like it and you are sure that there's never reasons to sell it, then buy it. Patek is a Patek - it's elegant, well made and you can always sell or t...
Mind say Patek; heart says IWC
It you are keeping the watch long term then get what sings to you. I bought this 13 years ago, and still love it. A perpetual moonphase is a rich fountain of pleasure to own. I\'ve had over 150 watches go through my hands in that time, with all sorts of c...
Depends on your wrist size, preferences...
I always say buy whatever grabs you the most. Forget others' opinions.
I'd go for the IWC, but this one:
On a black strap. My wrist would not stand that huge Big Pilot crown. Anyway, you are already congratulated, no matter your choice! Marcelo ...
Buy what appeals to you, period.
Resale value (as mentioned) is a joke on both so it should not enter into the equation at all. Buy the one you like the most.
It's not a joke.
Aquanaut 5164 sells as a second hand watch around list less 25%. I can't say about IWC. I would put it in such a way that nowadays high end watches are that expensive that a normal working person can't really ignore the resale value. Investing into watche...
Depends on the major criteria you have
If you pursue complications, bigger size, prominent display, etc, then IWC is a great choice and is value for money If you prefer a great movement, high end branding, and understated elegance , then Patek Keep us informed and show photos please Cheers Gor...
Sorry there isn't a choice. Forget the money. If you are doing it for investment find something else. Please don't think in terms of return on investment. This is art.
No choice because there is the basic issue of emotional impact upon you and only you. These are two completely different watches. Not even close in size, complication, feel. Don\'t worry about the name on the dial. Both will serve you well. They are not g...
I Would Listen To This Guy. Mitch Knows Full Well...
... What he is talking about. Besides, the IWC has way more soul. Forget the price, go with your gut. - Scott
If your wrist can handle the IWC size... then....
I'd go IWC. This model has some serious punch and wrist presence. The black, white, silver combination, the super cool moonphase... So masculine... so impactful. And IWC just does the Pilot thing THE BEST. I am not a huge fan of entry level to even high-m...
Listen to your heart !
My intuition says that your heart is to IWC. Although I am neutral to Patek vs IWC as both have different theme. So listen to your heart as you are not investing rather you are going to enjoy the timepiece. Cheers ! Gautam
How will you use your watch?
Since you are looking at the Patek aquanaut travel time, my guess is that you will be travelling between time zones with your watch. If that really is the case, the IWC is a pain in the rear because it cannot "adjust" the time/date/month/ year backwards. ...
My Opinion
Frankly Speaking, Resale Value is very important. especially if you are thinking to upgrade to another pieces. i Myself used to owned the IWC Big Pilot Top Gun PPC, i bought it at a great deal, but when i tried to sell it, it's harder than i thought, even...
I think the Top Gun IWC's are generally very soft
for example if you compare the 3786 to the very similar Top gun version, the TG will get a lot less respect in the resale market... but this exact perpetual model not as much. It's a stronger model. And again, while Patek is definitely easier to sell, Pat...
Definitely the Patek
In my opinion, the IWC Big Pilot in ceramic doesn't look that great because of the bezel. There's something about the bezel on this ceramic version that gives it a rounded appearance when you compare it to a stainless steel or titanium Big Pilot. Take a s...