Patek Philippe

Looking to narrow down the field of modern (let's say 21st century) Patek references/models that look best in Yellow Gold case metal. If you wanted to add a Patek yellow gold watch to your collection - what reference would it be? Best, Robert

I thank you kindly for your response. Hmmm, how about a more modest reference somewhere between a Calatrava and a Perpetual Chronograph? Best, Robert

and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Just wondering if there is a somewhat widely held agreement on certain Patek references that are very nice looking in Yellow Gold

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Thank you for your input.

But here are a few references 5070j 5131j 5110j 3970j Happy hunting H.

So far the 5110j is the only reference in my price range - and yes, it's quite nice. However, it does seem difficult to love a yellow gold case (in a non-grail reference) these days. Perhaps in ten years or so, J will swing back into favor. But for now - ... 

it s timeless

But J is elusive. I can't think of any model range where Patek enthusiasts nearly universally regard the J as the best choice of the range.

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No Patek collection is complete without an Ellipse. ...  

Timeless! ;-)

... I noticed that since last year or so the offerings are fewer. I think people start to appreciate the value for money aspect of the Ellipse. It is Patek's slimest offering with a fine, fine movement at a quite "reasonable" price. The above said were al... 

Yes, the 5070 looks great in J - as it does in any metal. The 5110 however, is an obtainable and interesting choice that does look very appealing in yellow.

From most sought after to looking great. I’m sure you already noticed most yellow gold references are the least appreciated except some advertising that 5970J is actually the rarest of the 4 metals. What looks best is when you wear it on your wrist and yo... 

You're correct in that it seems that yellow gold references are the least appreciated except in grail/unobtainable/prohibitively expensive examples. I understand that what really matters is what you feel in your heart when you try the watch on in person. ... 

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I never thought that I would say this since, as you know, I got 5231J before 5131/1P and I was deeply in love with 5231J (and I still am). But 5131/1P is such a stunning overall package (except for the clasp 😂).

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In the future if G model would be produced, this J might be superior

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5035J: ...  

Congratulations.

... which will likely remain my favorite of that enamel WT series no matter how they expand it going forward.

When I was a kid, there use to be a breakfast cereal in the United States called CoCo Puffs. It was the most god-awful chocolate flavored bits of chemical garbage that was a heart attack waiting to happen. There was this TV commercial that claimed, "Coco ... 

it has a unique atmosphere ...  

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However, even the enamel on the 5231J for me was not enough to convince me to ask for it....so I'm probably not the right person to give advice on the topic! The only thing I'd suggest you is to keep in mind that J gold, even if not very popular at the mo... 

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I will respectfully disagree with your principle assertion that yellow gold is somehow less desirable/popular, in most references. I assume of course we limit our discussion to "classic" Patek watches rather than less formal, sportier ones. I think most w... 

Whose Rose gold is extremely pink. I had a solid rose gold Royal Oak chronograph on bracelet and it was extremely feminine and looked like Michael Kors plated pink gold - the antithesis of elegance. Patek is the only manufacture who has done rose gold the... 

brands Whose Rose gold is extremely pink. I had a solid rose gold Royal Oak chronograph on bracelet and it was extremely feminine and looked like Michael Kors plated pink gold - the antithesis of elegance. Patek is the only manufacture who has done rose g... 

I previously owned a 5170J that was wonderful. The yellow gold has the most timeless appearance. That said, Patek rose gold is barely rose in color and more or less a deep yellow/honey gold, as opposed to AP and other brands Whose Rose gold is extremely p... 

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...and one of their more 'reasonable' offerings... ...with bonus hinged back.

the 5227j is a value proposition with the hinged (hunter? Officer?) back as well as the Y deployant buckle. Appreciate your input! Best, Robert

Also i saw someone posted the 5035, the first ever annual calendar, which looks great. I'm posting its replacement, the 5146, also in J, which i think is a great expression of the model (the G is outstanding as well). All those 4 PPs are in the "reasonabl...  

Beautiful J.

5227J？ Courtesy of Patek’s website ...  

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Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Best, Robert

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Very well done. Best, Robert