Patek Philippe

I must be a magnet for predicaments as I seem to be in search of the ultimate watches in terms of fit, comfort, dial, movement, elegance and accuracy and function. Whereas many may settle for an extremely good timepiece, I make it intentionally difficult ...  

....as personal taste is such a big criteria here. If i gave you my view, how would that help? I know my personal taste would push me in different directions. First, i am not a fan of the 5940 case style...so that would immediately push me towards the oth... 

The Vantage is living on borrowed time I am afraid, especially with a new model coming out later this year. Still it has been wonderful owning it. I really do appreciate your feedback even though our tastes may be somewhat different as I respect that you ... 

i am definitely not an authority at all....i just know what pleases me...and ,i guess, what doesn't. I enjoy delving deep into a watch for sure....but a long long way from an authority. Genuinely...i find the 5136G really appealing as I can see myself wit... 

but I do not own a pair of jeans! But I see your rationale with the 5136G. Pity you do not like the 5940G which I personally feel exudes a certain aura, a certain elegance. But if you do not like the shape, then little can change that. Thanks again.

I would say go for the diamonds. I\'m not a diamond guy, and I wear jeans a lot, and I\'d go for the 5136 if I was in your predicament. So therefore, let\'s entertain the thought of the opposite being a good idea! I think Baron hit the nail on the head, i... 

I shared the same rationale as you until I dropped by at the Salon again today to try on the usual suspects. Please scroll down to see my decision!

it was 37mm instead of 39.4mm and I would have taken it home!

Nice predicament to be in

Oh boy, your choices give me another problem as I actually own the 5940G and not the other two that you recommend. Thank you though!

I would get the 5136/1G and 5170P. This way two very different style watches with different complications in different metals. One with bracelet and potentially sportier or casual and the other the ultimate evening formal dress watch. If I already had a 5... 

I feel it might be difficult to bring myself to sell the 5940G after such a short period of ownership and I simply love the dial and the thinness of the watch. The 5136G is heavier being a bracelet watch and also thicker. But the size is purrrfect!!!!

so I think you already have the perfect PC, so my vote would be to go for the 5170. That would make an awesome pair with lots of differences...manual/automatic; round/cushion, PC/Chronograph, silver/blue... CC

I agree with your logic and am likely to go down that route but I need to try on the 5136G one more time at least to get in out of my system (or perhaps vice versa!!!

1. Get your name down asap for that 5170. 2. While you wait, spend the time hunting down a first series dial 3940. 3. If (2) fails, make that call to Aston Martin.

I am about to do number one! I am a stubborn oaf and prefer to buy new rather than used so a 3940 would not be a good option and besides I have tried them on before but the 5136G fits like a glove probably due to the curvature of the lugs to accommodate t... 

...i have no suits. Just jeans. Makes buying watches simpler!!

I keep saying to myself "I need an elegant dress watch" But when would I wear it?! Better just to look and enjoy for me. And buy sports watches

for dress watches not because I am always in a suit but it is just somehow more me. A Nautilus, aquanaut or a Rolex would look out of place on my wrist for those who know me. Saying that the 5136G is pretty versatile

I want to wear too many watches! Dress or otherwise!

You mean I have to sacrifice a Patek for a pair of jeans??!!

So no "sacrifice". 3 acquisitions for the price of one!

You sell jeans for a living??!! Actually I am quite surprised at the popularity of the 5136G compared to the 5940G from the replies so far. And the Aston, well considering this is a watch forum, it is amazing how a car can seem more attractive than a Pate... 

I actually tried it on at Basel. Not sure what the hype is all about. Nice watch but I did feel much love for it unlike the 5170P! As far as perpetual calendars go, I would definitely prefer the 5940G and 5136G! Even the 5159G is nicer but that's just my ... 

Sometimes having unlimited funds is a curse but not when one has self made predicaments like mine!

The most WIS thing I\'ve ever heard. I\'m on the train and read this, hilarious! Perfect timing

1st - 5170P because it is just so wonderful, classy and elegant with subtle and special diamond hour markers, and the blue dial is just excellent ! 2nd - bracelet PC because it will be more comfortable for the Malaysian weather. Also I think this referenc... 

You have made two very practical choices and I did consider the practicality of the gold strap in the tropics. I am not sure however if the 5136G will hold its value better as it was produced from 2003 to 2008 whereas the 5940G was only produced from 2014... 

... the 5170 P is a perfect nighttime companion. Patek, day and night ; -)!

keep the 5940G and buy the 5170P? Thanks Moritz for the suggestion. In 14 hours time, I shall place the 5136G on my wrist perhaps for the last time or perhaps not!

Thanks again!

I managed to drop by at the Patek Salon in London this morning and spent an hour trying on the 5136G, the 5940G (black dial as the silver dial has been discontinued) and the 5170G. It was a no brainer that the 5170G was too large for my wrist which meant ... 

Yes, the 5940, with it wonderful elegance and refinement, may be close to the 5136 because of the PC complication and the way it is displayed but they are totally different watches because of the case and strap or bracelet. Possessing two PCs is a good as... 

I actually wish I can purchase the 5136G today but my golden handshake from my retirement comes in only in June hence the wait! But yes you are right Mark - I have a good friend who has three Patek chronographs and is looking for his fourth! Others have a... 

Having more than one perpetual is not issue at all. Especially not if they happen to be manufactured by Patek. The 5940 and 5136 wears differently so suits different occasions. Good luck with your decision and look forward to reading about how it evolves!... 

This is quite an unexpected purchase as I had made the pilgrimage to the Salon last week just before my trip to Basel as a 'appetizer' to the 'main course'. But sometimes the appetizer is better than the main course and in this case even more expensive!!

But congratulations all the same. We need to meet up to discuss diamonds!

But I have decided on the two watches that suit me best rather than the two best watches. No different I guess from choosing a life partner What is best for one person may not be best for another. With my uncompromising wrist size, any watch larger than 3...