Patek 5170P long term collectability ?

[Vipes]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Quoting myself here after I came up with this thread randomly. I have had mine for over 2 years now. I think this may be another forever watch for me.

I find it a very versatile watch and I wear it with shorts and a t shirt or sweats and a hoody. I think it dresses things up nicely. If I want to get dressed up, jeans and a button down really goes well for me too. I just saw John Mayer do the interview with Ed Sheeran and I get their passion and was struck by how they are comfortable wearing complications with casual wear and how it just works imho.

You guys that go this watch still have it? What else have you added? I’m thinking about adding some more pieces and interested to see both you’re impressions of the 5170p now, as well as what other watches pp or others that capture your interest?

5170p is a great watch. Still regret selling mine.

[fsprow]

Just bought one. Fell in love.


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[Turbo Racer]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Just bought one. Fell in love.


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Congrats to you. I still love mine after two years and feel fortunate enough to live in an area where I can safely wear it just about anywhere I go. Enjoy your watch!

[GB-man]

Remains one of those watches on my list if prices truly fall out of the sky would love to own. Congrats to you for grabbing one.

[LJubel328]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Quoting myself here after I came up with this thread randomly. I have had mine for over 2 years now. I think this may be another forever watch for me.

I find it a very versatile watch and I wear it with shorts and a t shirt or sweats and a hoody. I think it dresses things up nicely. If I want to get dressed up, jeans and a button down really goes well for me too. I just saw John Mayer do the interview with Ed Sheeran and I get their passion and was struck by how they are comfortable wearing complications with casual wear and how it just works imho.

You guys that go this watch still have it? What else have you added? I’m thinking about adding some more pieces and interested to see both you’re impressions of the 5170p now, as well as what other watches pp or others that capture your interest?

I concur with you completely. I rarely dress up (a hand full times per year) and yet I wear my 5170p frequently. I’ve since switched out the strap to a more casual one and the watch is truly perfection in my eyes. Regardless of whether this references turns in to a classic or not, I will never sell mine.


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[Turbo Racer]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

I concur with you completely. I rarely dress up (a hand full times per year) and yet I wear my 5170p frequently. I’ve since switched out the strap to a more casual one and the watch is truly perfection in my eyes. Regardless of whether this references turns in to a classic or not, I will never sell mine.


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Nice to hear I’m not alone! lol. Where did you get your strap from? Always thought about doing this to mine but wasn’t sure how to proceed?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Nice to hear I’m not alone! lol. Where did you get your strap from? Always thought about doing this to mine but wasn’t sure how to proceed?

I know you aren’t asking me but I love straps from a collected man. Super comfortable and lots of dress down options. (See two below)

If you want something a bit more expensive Camille Fournet is the maker of Pateks OEM straps.

[abacona]

In my opinion the 5170p is much cooler than the 5070p


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[abacona]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Congrats to you. I still love mine after two years and feel fortunate enough to live in an area where I can safely wear it just about anywhere I go. Enjoy your watch!

Would you feel concerned wearing a 5170p in LA or NYC? Just curious


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[Turbo Racer]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I know you aren’t asking me but I love straps from a collected man. Super comfortable and lots of dress down options. (See two below)

If you want something a bit more expensive Camille Fournet is the maker of Pateks OEM straps.

Very nice straps. I am going to check those out. Daytona looks really sharp!

[Turbo Racer]

Originally Posted by abacona

Would you feel concerned wearing a 5170p in LA or NYC? Just curious


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Yes in Los Angeles. The last time I remember wearing it in LA was on rodeo drive in Beverly Hills and I didn’t feel safe at all. I covered it up and was constantly looking over my shoulder to see if anyone was near me. It was not fun at all. The city I love and grew up in is gone.

[LJubel328]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Nice to hear I’m not alone! lol. Where did you get your strap from? Always thought about doing this to mine but wasn’t sure how to proceed?

I was given a couple straps while visiting the Geneva salon.

Originally Posted by abacona

Would you feel concerned wearing a 5170p in LA or NYC? Just curious

I wear mine frequently in New York and have also worn it in LA. I have never felt worried in New York and very little while in LA. LA I am always on edge a little, but I also get the sense thieves targeting watches are looking for the most obvious references (and I'd be surprised if any of those thieves actually knew what I was wearing given its a IYKYK type of watch). That being said, I am always careful while in LA

[LJubel328]

Here’s a shot of mine on the casual 5226/5326 strap


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[Turbo Racer]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

Here’s a shot of mine on the casual 5226/5326 strap


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Looks really nice on the strap! My comments about LA are influenced by several instances where people were robbed at gun point. One chilling example was finding an armed plains clothed police detective outside our home casing our home. When I asked what was going on, they told me a neighbor driving a Porsche was followed home and robbed at gun point. Literally struck too close to home for me unfortunately.

[tchaic]

Amazing piece. I passed on a 5170P Tiffany. Top 10 lifetime regret. Just didn’t have he $$$. But such a great piece.

[rand8086]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Yes in Los Angeles. The last time I remember wearing it in LA was on rodeo drive in Beverly Hills and I didn’t feel safe at all. I covered it up and was constantly looking over my shoulder to see if anyone was near me. It was not fun at all. The city I love and grew up in is gone.

Rodeo drive used to be one of the few outdoor places where I would still wear my higher-end pieces without concern, but after an increasing spate of violent armed robberies in recent years, despite having them all insured, I only wear my beater watches there now, and usually none at all. It's criminal what they've done to California in the last decade.

[Calatrava r]

Great photos of the 5170P. Really sparkles.

[FrançoisCzapek]

Off topic, but is there a good thread or blog post talking about how to dress down Patek dress watches? Something like a light colored nubuck strap or even rubber sounds like a welcome change. Bonus points for choices in the tropics, where heat, humidity, and harsh sun kills leather straps.