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| Patek or Rolex (sorry, stupid question ;) ) | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 02:37 am |
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Jayo 3T WIS
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Hello everybody, I have a stupid question, but I ask it anyway goofy I have 2 watches in mind, that I really like, the Patek Aquanaut 5167/1a with the steel bracelet and the Rolex GMT Master II Ceramic! I know, these are very diferent watches and cannot be compared but I still like them! Now I'm very unsure which one I should go for! The Rolex is not even half the price and probably better for everyday stuff! The Patek, I just like smile8.gifhearteyes.gif For the Patek I have to save money a lot longer, so money is also an important factor!watch2.gif Is Patek worth the price? (I could buy 2.5 Rolexes with that money) Is Patek so much better than Rolex? It would be nice to get some input from you guys! Bouncy.gif http://patek.watchprosite.com/?show=nblog.post&ti=420321&fi=11&msid=4376416 http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1061/1161630501_9a6f361940.jpg Last edited on Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 02:38 am by Jayo |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 08:50 am |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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History says both brands are at the top of the food chain. Its a personal choice, Both are Nice, currently both are holding value. If you have the funds, buy the Patek if status is what your after. Cheers
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 09:52 am |
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YARGH 3T WIS
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I personally find the Patek Aquanaut to be an unappealing watch, visually, so for me this would be no contest for the Rolex. Is the Patek 2.5 times "better" than the Rolex? No. Will it hold its value? Probably. Is it a more exclusive watch? Definitely.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 10:43 am |
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KenC Admin 
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Is a Rolex 3X as good as ????....the answer is usually NO! But the answer to your question is that if you are buying it for YOU, get whatever you want...if you are buying for OTHERS, get the Rolex. I happen to be a fan of the Rolex GMT Master II and have one. I don't particularly like the style of the Patek Aquanaut 5167/1A. Also, (and this info was hard to find), it is a 40mm case...a little on the small side (these days) but perfectly appropriate for a dress watch. I think the Rolex is a little more functional and would get more wear (unless you are afraid of dinging it)...so as a personal choice, I would go for the GMT.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 11:10 am |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Although the Patek is not for everyone for me from all angles the Patek would be my chioce if it were between a Rollie and the Aquanaut...style,function,propietary movement and long term growth value....a Patek rarely looses it's value if ever and in most all cases goes up invalue....it would be a treasured timepiece in my collection hand6.gifhand6.gif
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 11:15 am |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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IMO, if it was between the Patek and the Rolex, I would go with the Rolex....not a big fan of the Aquanaut, nothing special about it. But that said, if you are not hard set on getting one of these two there are a lot of other watches out there that are less expensive than the Rolex and IMHO watches that I would rather own then the Rolex.....Oris, Alpina, Kobold, just to name a few. For what you would spend on the Rolex you could get a couple other watches and have some diversity.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 01:51 pm |
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jdmac 3T WIS 
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The GMT II for me-I would go Pre-Owned with all Box and Paperwork from a Reputable Source (approx - 30% cheaper than purchasing New. These will undoubtably hold their Value and likely increase above what you would pay for a pre-owned as the trend is telling us. So rather than take the loss of deprciation from new- Purchase pre-owned and you will no doubt see a profit if ever sold sometime in the future! Ps: Besides, The GMT II KICKS ASS Hands down to this particular Patek anyway!!! Last edited on Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 01:52 pm by jdmac |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 03:26 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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I doubt I'll ever go for either of those top tier watches but would be a happy camper with either. But for value I concur with Oscar there. ;)
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 05:51 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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IMO it doesn't matter which is the better watch or if one is worth more than the other. The only person you have to please with your purchase is you!;) I know its tough but you have to decide which of these two really trips your trigger. And that's no easy decision as they are both excellent watches imho. Personally I would go for the Rolex but perhaps that is because I have a GMT Master II and find it to be superb. The Patek is appealing too, but I personally am more drawn to the Rolex. Whichever you decide on you will have a beautiful timepiece you will be able to treasure for many years. That wasn't much help was it? 
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 06:40 pm |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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They're both very nice watches. They both will hold their value and have an air of exsclusivity about them. One more so than the other, but it's opposite is more well known outside the WIS community. I think it comes down to personal preference as previously stated. I like both, but would probably go for the Rolex unless a screaming good deal could be found on the Patek.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 07:17 pm |
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KenC Admin
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Paxman wrote: IMO it doesn't matter which is the better watch or if one is worth more than the other. The only person you have to please with your purchase is you!;) I know its tough but you have to decide which of these two really trips your trigger. And that's no easy decision as they are both excellent watches imho.  NO IT WASN"T....you gave him the same doublespeak I did. We both told him exactly nothing ...but I think we did it in pretty good style!!!! yourock.gif
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| Posted: Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 07:22 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: Paxman wrote:IMO it doesn't matter which is the better watch or if one is worth more than the other. The only person you have to please with your purchase is you!;) I know its tough but you have to decide which of these two really trips your trigger. And that's no easy decision as they are both excellent watches imho. I don't know Ken... yours was a bit archaic!;)
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