I agree...

Dec 03, 2004,11:23 AM
 

but I love my WG 5036. it is crystal clear on the dial and has a nice weight much like the platinum rolex president.

To me, I find the patek more interesting to look at.

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Platinum Rolex v WG Patek

 
 By: Koplen : November 30th, 2004-03:15
I have noticed that the Rolex Day Date in Platinum, which I think retails for less than the Patek Annual Calendar in White Gold, seems to re-sell for more than the Patek, when both watches are in slightly used condition. Now, I may be naive, but isn't the... 

Patek has complications, but...

 
 By: J-Swatch : November 30th, 2004-04:16
The Rolex has a very stable movement, probably the most stable in the industry. And remember, Day-Date in platinum is exceedingly rare. The entire Swiss watch industry only exports about 12,000 platinum watches a year, out of about 24 million watches. In ... 

A question of supply and demand...

 
 By: Morgan : December 1st, 2004-11:23
Really, when you think about it, there are obviously a lot more wealthy people who are not WIS, than there are WISs. So obviously a Rolex Plat would sell easier. Morgan

That's Not It

 
 By: J-Swatch : December 3rd, 2004-10:22
I can get new Patek watches on the 'Gray' market here in Los Angeles. But you don't see Rolex on the gray market, you simply see them at 'second-hand' stores. I was, in fact, surprised to find this Gray market Patek dealer. And the watches were not fakes,... 

I agree...

 
 By: bones : December 3rd, 2004-11:23
but I love my WG 5036. it is crystal clear on the dial and has a nice weight much like the platinum rolex president. To me, I find the patek more interesting to look at.

Is Your Patek on a strap?

 
 By: J-Swatch : December 4th, 2004-12:12