Dilemma - Gold Rolex or Patek

[AK797]

Originally Posted by SilverFoxUK

I see you are a lover of gold! I admire that as I fear that gold watches are SO beautiful, but I may resist wearing them for fear of damaging them. The 5711/1R is such a thing of beauty it looks TOO good to wear (I know people will shout me down for saying that, but it is just so damned perfect I would hate to scratch or ding one!)

I agree the 5711r is a beauty and keeping it pristine is important, I wear mine selectively and so only have a couple of marks on the bezel in over 4 years so it can be done.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by AK797

I agree the 5711r is a beauty and keeping it pristine is important, I wear mine selectively and so only have a couple of marks on the bezel in over 4 years so it can be done.

Yours is a beautiful watch and must agree its lustre would go down if hard worn.
For this reason my choice would be a Rolex fluted or ceramic bezel for daily use.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by joli160

Yours is a beautiful watch and must agree its lustre would go down if hard worn.
For this reason my choice would be a Rolex fluted or ceramic bezel for daily use.

Thanks and yes ceramic is my daily devil may care watch, Rolex or Omega at the moment.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by stlinking

Hello guys, If you were given a choice between a full gold Rolex or Patek, which would you choose to add into existing collection? and which particular model in specific?



Current Collection: Batman, Hulk , Black and White Ceramic Daytona.



Thank you for sharing!

I have been a watch lover since the early 1980s and (for some reason) I have never acquired a taste for PP. Between a gold Rolex or PP I would take the Rolex. Besides the main contenders (Rolex DD, Sub, Daytona, etc in gold) I would rather have a Cellini moon phase or gmt over a PP and enjoy the savings.

If your question was gold Rolex or A. Lange & Sohne, then my answer would be different.


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[noshake]

DD40, PP 5712, PP 5726, PP 5164. Since you have all steel models already Id go for a PM piece.

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[THC]

Originally Posted by 1William

If the PP is gold on a strap it is completely different than the gold Rolex on a bracelet. There are some beautiful gold PP on bracelets but the cost will make your eyes water and good luck on being able to source a popular gold one without grey market inflation. I believe across the board that Rolex does the best PM watches on bracelets for the most reasonable cost in the market. I will not confuse the issue, PM DD on a bracelet. You will have a watch for life, that will be in-style 50 years from now. Even if you are not.

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[djgallo]

I would choose one by looking at the Rolex web site.

[alphadweller]

I'd go Rolex full gold first and perhaps try Patek Calatrava later when I retire.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Wimbledon

I agree 100% as a PP owner. Would NEVER NEVER purchase another PP. Plus, it takes 6-8 months to have one serviced.

+1 and part of why after decades of Pateks gave up and sold 'em.

Ask around OP, and you'll discover FJ Journe is considered by many to be a superior product to Patek.

[AJMarcus]

Patek. You’ve got enough Rolex already. Nice change up

[stlinking]

Thank you everyone for sharing your comments and its very interesting to see the thoughts from Patek owners as i never had the chance to own one.

None of my watches are safe queen and definitely not for sale. I enjoy wearing all my watches and taking them out everyday just for admiration. That's how much I love my watches!

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

As an aside, neat you have both the black and the white Daytona C. Which one gets the most wrist time? Both incredible in their way.

Personally for myself, i wear the black daytona a lot more than the white one as i think think looks more sleek and glossy . The white one is nice in pictures but in flesh it looks a little flat for me.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by AK797

I agree the 5711r is a beauty and keeping it pristine is important, I wear mine selectively and so only have a couple of marks on the bezel in over 4 years so it can be done.

The 5711r is just the pinnacle of Patek sports watches imo. Simple yet complicated at the same time. Though I do love me a 5980 chrono as well. You always have a great eye for dials Neil and the 5711r may be the best in the game imo

[vicsdca]

A Patek dress watch would complete your collection nicely

[AK797]

Originally Posted by 904VT

The 5711r is just the pinnacle of Patek sports watches imo. Simple yet complicated at the same time. Though I do love me a 5980 chrono as well. You always have a great eye for dials Neil and the 5711r may be the best in the game imo

Many thanks, Ben's latest pics on the Patek forum really showcase the immense beauty of the dial against the fine gold finishing, he takes exquisite pics.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=717020

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

There’s some pretty crappy gold PP and Rolexeses so, more info!

[Chester01]

If a PP chrono then patek. Though I don’t necessarily like any gold Rolex. They are sport watches and so what’s the point other than having more dial color options which is nice.

[NachoNeal]

Hey OP if you already provided us with an answer to 'which rolex and which patek' you're referring to, then i must have missed it and I apologize. But if you never responded, then I will just take a wild stab in the dark and say gold DD.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by AK797

Many thanks, Ben's latest pics on the Patek forum really showcase the immense beauty of the dial against the fine gold finishing, he takes exquisite pics.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=717020

Those are amazing photos. He did a great job

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by AK797

Many thanks, Ben's latest pics on the Patek forum really showcase the immense beauty of the dial against the fine gold finishing, he takes exquisite pics.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=717020

Wow. That really is a beautiful watch!