Koplen
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Rolex Platinum v Patek Complication
Dec 01, 2004,02:02 AM
That is a very interesting observation. Indeed, I know quite a few wealthy individuals who do not put ten seconds into thinking about their watches. Most, if not all these people, wear inexpensive "boring" watches that people on this forum would eschew. And, as you say, there is something to be said about simplicity. In a practical sense, do I really need a watch to tell me the month and day of the week? Usually I know these facts already and if not, I can readily ascertain them. The power reserve function also is usually not necessary, especially if the watch is worn frequently or kept on a winder.
There is no denying the Patek 5036 is an exquisite watch. But that does not necessarily mean that a person should necessarily prefer it over a less rarified timepiece.
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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.
