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5270 - Is now the right time?

 

I don't know if know, or ever, is the right time, to buy a brand new Patek - IF - you are buying because from an investment point of view you think there is an upside. There may be a few exceptions which might prove the rule, but those are limited to very limited (unique?) pieces. And what is becoming readily apparent as more supposedly "unique" watches reach the market, is that there are very, very few truly few unique pieces.

Having said that, there is every reason to buy the watch now if you are still are in love with it. It sounds like it will be an excellent investment in your happiness and the price for a BNIB one IMHO is unlikely to fall further.

I strongly believe that in buying a new Patek, you can be pretty sure if you want to get out of it, it won't be a disaster (unlike some other trendy brands) and in the mean time you will have bought for the right and purist (pun intended) of reasons, love of the watch and the intense joy of owning and wearing such an exceptional watch.

Who knows, maybe it will be like the 5020, which was far from popular, few pieces were sold and now  is considered a "grail" watch, both among vintage and modern collectors. But don't count on it and consider it an unexpected bonus if that happens.

Best,

patekova

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5270 Response..

 
By: bulliondesk : March 15th, 2013-06:29
It's been two years since this newest Perp Calendar Chrono was introduced at BaselWorld. When I saw it, I loved it. IMO, simplistic yet bold, elegant with much less clutter than it's predecessor. However, I did not pull the trigger back in 2011. I have he... 

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By: Mike Wood : March 15th, 2013-09:12
it is a stunning watch... very nicely proportioned and the dial is well-balanced without being over-cluttered. I would be pleased to own one! MW

In love with mine...

 
By: Fricks : March 15th, 2013-14:58
... bought it as soon as it came out. Paid more even though i'd promised myself not to. But i felt on the spot that it was the one, so the hell with rules. Never regretted ever since. Even if i can find it now at list, doesn't really matter, worth every p... 

5270

 
By: Myopiccoog : March 15th, 2013-16:38
You know what I think. Hutchman should weigh in. He owns both the 5970P and the 5270G.

Without a doubt I love them both!

 
By: hutchmanz : March 15th, 2013-20:16
But if I could only keep one it would definately be the 5270G and I'm dreaming about the announcement of a 5270P this year!

Thanks for the comments guys..

 
By: bulliondesk : March 17th, 2013-15:44
I do love the watch. I'm one of the few along with a couple gentleman in here who prefer it to the 5970. Future value and collectibility are very important especially when at this level of watch collecting (176.3k retail is not chump change ;) They can be... 

5970

 
By: vandyke : December 6th, 2013-14:25
More balanced (IMHO the 5270 has too much 'activity' in the lower half of the dial), more classic, better sized for the future (whether large or small dials are en vogue in the future, the 5970 will fit the bill at 39/40mm), last of the great modified lem... 

5270 - Is now the right time?

 
By: patekova : December 9th, 2013-07:33
I don't know if know, or ever, is the right time, to buy a brand new Patek - IF - you are buying because from an investment point of view you think there is an upside. There may be a few exceptions which might prove the rule, but those are limited to very...