Patek Philippe

Yes, this is my dream come true, finally after years of collecting, contemplating.

Today, I welcome this 5270G-013 (Jay Leno special 🫣😜). Since its release back in Nov 2013, there has been lots of controversy.

Previous moderators “Mark in Paris”, “Small Luxury World” had some posts about these and we can see the divided views. There are only 2 other collectors I’ve seen here posting their 5270G with this “Chin”, one of them “Winfrizz” who owns all 3 versions and another “p.boxster” who owns one of the 50 Munich version.

I always wanted a Patek Philippe Grand Complication and a Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is, to me, the top echelon of watch complication. I think this is the grail. There are Tourbillons and Minute Repeaters but coming from an engineering background, who is a worker bee and always thinking pros/cons, practicality, the PCC is my maximum level I would like to attain for my watch journey.

For years, I pondered about which references to end this dream…the earlier 1518/2499 are beyond reach but I’ve always been a modern reference/movement collector. I prefer my watches to be new, fairly new, not 30/50 years old. The 3970s are a little small to me while the 5970s are nice but I wore a 5270 and it’s just fits.

Then, it’s about which 5270 to get…I know the R/J/P is nice too but when I read more about the 5270G, and how the -013/-014 were discontinued in 2015, plus how they were “unloved” makes me feel this is best “value for money” for me to get my dream at the least cost. Sorry, I know we shouldn’t talk $$ but remember I’m a practical person ? These factors have to be taken into account. The PCC caliber is the maximum level of watches that I like to spend on One watch.

I even thought about going all in to the 5004/5204 or a Lange Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon but the former 5004 proportion is not for me, so is the 5204 thickness and wearability. The concern of the Lange is this watch is a Cat 6 watch and service/repair is “price upon request”, which is a huge red flag….I’m not sure if I can swallow those huge 5-figure service bills.

Therefore, this 5270G-013 is my choice and pictures does not do the silver opaline dial justice. The white dial looks great, actually very clean. I thought about the blue dials but the white date disc just doesn’t do it for me.

There is my long story…I kind of lost interest in many of the recent new releases and this is a strong signal for me to sit back, enjoy my watches.

Enjoy and have a great weekend. Happy collecting, my friends. This journey has been fun. I am now grateful to some nice secondary dealers because I am done with games by some brands.

Great collection

engineering and technical point of view it makes pefect sense as it has no interrupted scales thanks to the chin 😁👍

Yes I think this chin has its charm…Jay Leno has lots of fans, right? 🤪

I feel like this one is undervalued as well in the world of Patek PCC

Imagine few years later when there are only a couple left…I just cannot unsee the value.

Indeed, I love the spectrum of your PP collection 👌🏽

I feel a bit flimsy and not too attracted to it…later on, as you know, getting one at retail becomes “impossible”, but I’m open to a 5711/1R or new 5811, if I can get one from AD.

I fully understand your thoughts, very aligned here! 😉

Enjoy this grail in the best health! 🥂

Your Patek collection is fantastic, by the way, there are other very special pieces too...

My background is Engineering, so I’m programmed to be logical.
I’m very fortunate and happy to be where I am. This honeymoon is going to be long 😊😎

My collection is not at the level of yours, but I see some similarities 😅
Enjoy the honeymoon!

and merry Christmas, it seems that Christmas came early for you. Your reasoning by the way for buying “the chin” makes total sense to me, it’s a very good & imo good looking watch

So I hope every day is happy.
I just cannot pass on an opportunity like this…mid life crisis, haha…better enjoy sooner than later.

If you wait sometimes prices spiral up and you miss the chance. What’s bought is bought and yours. Well done for not missing this opportunity, I wish you many happy days filled with joy and beautiful watches

Likewise and same to you. Stay happy, healthy and enjoy to the fullest 🙌🏻🥂

Since the day I started collecting, finally…a day to remember. Thanks Mon Ami.

And your PP collecion is awesome !!

I have all I need and want…I don’t need 5 Nautiluses or 6 Aquanauts etc…I like varieties and differences.
It’s a happy collection and I’m contented. Cheers 🥂

May I ask what would you have kept if decided to take it down to 3-5 pieces only? Thx

First question is, why need to take it down? If it’s bad financial reasons, I think everything will go, correct? At that point, who cares about these watches? 😅
My collection theme makes it difficult for me to consolidate but if some must go, it might be ladies model or a duplicate family member, like 5167/1A since I have 5968/1A, 5960/01G since I have 5960/1A and 5522A….lastly, 5738/50R since I have 5235/50R in similar color scheme, RG with black dial.