Patek Philippe

Friends - am getting ready to think about my next Patek. I currently own a 3970 white gold, black stick dial as well as a 3450 yellow gold, reverse tumbled date digits dial. Among the options I am considering are 3448 yellow gold, 2497 yellow gold, 2499 y... 

As a serious collector with 3970 and 3450, how come you need to ask others' opinions? I think many of the aficiandoes here could not attain the holy grails you own. Having said that, I would choose a 5050 as the retrogarde complication is not in your curr... 

Thanks. Am also leaning to the 5050 but still debating. Was struggling most with whether to build out what I have deeper down the perpetual route or the perpetual chrono route. Wrt to your question, I always value the opinion of others, especially knowing... 

the most beautiful perp/chrono I have ever seen - the 2499YG in whatever series. That's just my personal opinion. :) cheers fernando

I personally like chronos and nothing is more elegant, sporty and masculine than a PP perp chrono. A plain perp is nice too, but a man's man needs to time things accurately. Plus, if you don't know what the date and day is, without your watch, you got big... 

A watch I've fancied. Thanks Roni

and not only of this one :-) Oliver

....... in terms of choices. Whatever is available for your picking, i would pick the one which is the most complete, meaning box & paper, and if possible, an un-touch case. with the sharpess lugs, strong hallmarks, unwashed dial. AT this very moment,... 

Appreciate the suggestions! This will all play out before year-end so I will post an update including pics soon with what I decide.