Criticism of Patek this year...
I am a collector and an admirer, and I have always held a high regard and deep rooted respect for Patek. I will never have the luxury of owning a grand complication without divine intervention, but nonetheless I will keep my critiques to the common man's ...
I see the issue a little bit in a different light.
It is just the same if we speak about PP, JLC, VC, AP or any of the major manufacturers. They all introduce models I like, models that leave me neutral, and models I dislike. However, those are just my opinions; my taste. I do not offer to others "critici...
You are quite severe...
especially with the 5200 G ! But I don't really understand why a discussion could help you changing your mind. As far as I concerned, I will wait wearing this watch at my wrist to make up my decision. I'm attracted by the pictures, I'll see if the reality...
I like your idea:
why discussion would or should change somebody's mind regarding a watch. At least I do not feel any reasons to turn anybody's head. We all should know what we like and subject to many things like financial realities, we can jump to those wonderful pieces ...
I appreciate the thoughts thus far
Perhaps its best to wait and wear it in the metal.
Indeed!
See the watches in metal and decide then what you like and what you don't. The funny thing is that I love certain watches that some others dislike bitterly. And vice versa. What I mean is that if I like some watch, it does not mean that the watch is great...
I believe the past twenty years has spoiled most of us.
I don't believe Patek has brought forth as many references, simple to complicated, in such a relatively short period of time. And, I'm sure there are a few here who recall there were years where only one or two new references were introduced. Actually, I ...