MAJ75 922 Posted June 23, 2017 Hi All, I have been on something of a buying spree lately. A combination of the right pieces cropping up, bonus time & easing back on my medication! I had planned to join the PP club a while ago & I have been admiring these pieces from afar. My collection was short of a yellow gold cased dress watch so I decided to settle on this. It's one of those pieces that is completely out of reach gen wise in my lifetime but I love the design to bits. DC will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is a replication of the 530 though the case back & TDs list it as the 130. The archive photos of gens often have it paired with brown/tan straps & again because of my collection having an IWC 3714 with a dark strap (blue gator) I decided to order something & have it ready for when my piece arrived from the Far East. I bought through Mary who also hooked the IWC up & the whole process went perfectly. I must say at this stage I'm fairly relaxed about the whole process: Payment, waiting, QC, Transit & Delivery I don't sweat the details. I absolutely love this piece it is really nicely finished with a great hand wound movement that all being well will prove reliable. Please see below my pictures, I'm delighted to have added this to my daily rotation (pictured with supplied black strap & changed onto the new one). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,234 Posted June 23, 2017 Lovely watch, but with your photographic skills, you could make a turd look wearable. Any strap would make this piece shine. Personally, I prefer the black one. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 23, 2017 Looks superb buddy! Yes definitely closer to a 530 than a 130, the 130 is a much smaller watch (33.5mm) and thinner bezel etc. Personally on these yellow gold vintage Patek Chronographs I really like a dark brown calf strap instead of alligator, it also dresses down the gold a little... E.g. DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 23, 2017 Lovely watch, but with your photographic skills, you could make a turd look wearable. Any strap would make this piece shine. Personally, I prefer the black one. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the kind words Russ, I think the black strap looks sharp, I'll probably get a much better quality one later on. Looks superb buddy! Yes definitely closer to a 530 than a 130, the 130 is a much smaller watch (33.5mm) and thinner bezel etc. Personally on these yellow gold vintage Patek Chronographs I really like a dark brown calf strap instead of alligator, it also dresses down the gold a little... E.g. DC DC as the curator of the PP Club I'm happy that it passes muster. So many strap choices, but not that easy to keep changing without damage to the lugs....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted June 23, 2017 Nice looking... the only problem is ArchieLuxury has ruined the brand for me. Everytime I see "Patek", I hear his irritating voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 24, 2017 DC as the curator of the PP Club I'm happy that it passes muster. So many strap choices, but not that easy to keep changing without damage to the lugs....... On the contrary, budget willing, if you went for a Camille Fournet strap they do a quick release spring bar system which means no need for spring bar tools, just slide the tab over and out the strap comes! Their alligator straps are pricey (around €275) but they offer the same system on their calf leather straps which are less pricey (around €145)! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 24, 2017 DC as the curator of the PP Club I'm happy that it passes muster. So many strap choices, but not that easy to keep changing without damage to the lugs....... On the contrary, budget willing, if you went for a Camille Fournet strap they do a quick release spring bar system which means no need for spring bar tools, just slide the tab over and out the strap comes! Their alligator straps are pricey (around €275) but they offer the same system on their calf leather straps which are less pricey (around €145)! DC That's a great tip off mate, many thanks. I'll probably look into the calf leather option maybe in black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted June 24, 2017 Now that's nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 24, 2017 Nice choice mate. Looks fab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted June 24, 2017 Nice! I got the stainless version in the mail this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 24, 2017 You won't regret it, the steel version is a cracker... I must get around to ordering a calfskin strap for it to dress it down!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted June 24, 2017 Now that's nice! Nice choice mate. Looks fab. Nice! I got the stainless version in the mail this morning. Thanks for the kind words guys. Rich I don't think you can go wrong with this piece regardless of case material/finish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted June 24, 2017 Completely out of character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 24, 2017 Completely out of character. What's your verdict mate? DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted June 24, 2017 Completely out of character. What's your verdict mate? DC Love the watch. I was going to age the dial but I think this is just too nice to mess with. Love the blue hands, even the rep strap is good. Now I might try a nautilus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites