Yasuharu Abe's Patek Theory ~No. 90~ [Patek Philippe] Handling Performance Ranking (5th to 1st Place)

Good evening everyone.

This is the last Patek Philippe article of the year.

As I wrote last time, thanks to you, we are able to carry a large number of Patek Philippe watches this year, with a total of about 200 watches!

thank you very much.

So, this time too, we will be presenting you with our ranking of Patek Philippe dealerships (5th to 1st place) .

Models that were widely sold = models that attracted a lot of attention

In the end, I hope you'll enjoy reading this.

Fifth Place
"Nautilus" SS
"Ref.5711/1A-010"

Fifth place goes to the Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-010. It is a minor change model of the Ref. 5711/1A-001 with a stainless steel case and bracelet, which is arguably the most popular model in the Nautilus series, released in 2006 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series.

The main changes are that the movement engraving has been changed from the Geneva Seal to the Patek Seal, the bracelet specifications have been changed from screw-type to pin-type, and the specifications of the logo on the dial have been changed. The new movement "Cal.26-330 SC" installed in this final model has a hack function added, and the prohibited time period for changing the date has been removed. Models equipped with the new movement are particularly rare on the market, and the selling price is set high. Perhaps due to the recent big news of the appearance of the [TIFFANY & Co.] double name, the stock of "Nautilus" on the market has become even less, and the market price seems to have risen compared to before.

Fourth Place
"Aquanaut" SS
"Ref.5167A-001"

In fourth place is the current Aquanaut, Ref. 5167A-001, which was released in 2007.

This popular watch features a stainless steel case with a tropical composite band, and is the first to come to mind when you hear the name "Aquanaut." Its design, weight, and thinness make it a watch that can be worn both on and off the job. Just the other day, we received an unused item with an unadjusted band, and it was sold before we even had a chance to post it on our website. The domestic list price is 2,486,000 yen (tax included). Looking at the selling price on the market, it is easily more than three times that amount, depending on the condition and year of manufacture.

Third Place
"Aquanaut" SS
"Ref.5167/1A-001"

In third place, just like before, we have the Aquanaut. This is the simplest and most user-friendly of the Aquanaut models, with a stainless steel case and bracelet.

There are many derived models, but the Aquanaut is now one of Patek Philippe's most popular watches, along with the Nautilus. The market price has been rising rapidly recently. Looking at the domestic list price again, it is 2,860,000 yen (tax included) even with the bracelet version. The gap between the list price and the market price is also very large for this watch.

Second Place
"Calatrava" 18KWG
"Ref.5196G-001"

In second place is the dress watch model "Calatrava" Ref. 5196G-001 from Patek Philippe, a watch lover's dream that any watch lover has heard of at least once.

The 18KWG (white gold) version of the Ref.5196, which inherited the lineage of the original Calatrava Ref.96, was released in 2004 and is still in the lineup as a current model. White gold is popular because of its subtle color. The 37mm case size also feels good on the wrist, and is particularly popular among Japanese people. Until recently, Commit Ginza had four rare materials available: YG (yellow gold), RG (rose gold), WG (white gold), and Platinum. The number of these on the market has also decreased, and the market price seems to have increased compared to before.

1st Place
"Nautilus" Petite Complication SS
"Ref.5712/1A-001"

First place goes to the "Nautilus" with a petite complication, the "Ref. 5712/1A-001." This is a long-selling model that was released in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus as the successor to the "Ref. 3712/1A-001."

This model is equipped with the Cal.240 PS IRM C LU movement, a derivative of the Cal.240, an ultra-thin automatic movement with a micro-rotor that is representative of Patek Philippe. It is equipped with a petite complication mechanism, but the case thickness is only 0.22mm thinner than the three-hand model Ref.5711/1A, making it a model that combines practicality and functionality. The relatively early models had the Geneva Seal engraved on the movement and the bracelet links were screw-type. Recently, it seems that it has finally been properly evaluated, and the price has been rising sharply.

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What did you think.

As I mentioned at the beginning, I am overjoyed to be handling approximately 200 Patek Philippe watches this year.

This is all thanks to you all. Thank you so much.

We will continue to work hard next year to provide you with better information.

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