Patek Philippe strap swap out

[@sroshtabhpal6993]

I have a #question ? Does Patek Philip have Vegan leather strap ?

[@Levi_1911]

The new strap looks beautiful on the watch! Great choice and nice that they make an XL strap. Such a great looking watch as well, not a Patek that you see a lot which I like. Also looks great on wrist. Hope you have a good one Jimmy!

[@jimmysplit7729]

Hey thanks Levi, enjoy your weekend mate. All the best!

[@darcy_fm]

I feel your pain with the strap lengths...I've had to get a lot of custom straps made over the years. Lug width is always a consideration when i buy a new watch as I don't want to have to buy a new rotation of straps.

[@jimmysplit7729]

Haha yeah I get it! And Patek has to have that weird 21 mm lug width

[@a004]

I've been eyeing this piece for 2 years now. And with the grey market pulling back, I'm really tempted to pull the trigger. Nice strap but I saw a video on KZbin of someone putting it on a red alligator strap and man it was gorgeous

[@jimmysplit7729]

Red alligator, very interesting and bold! Cheers mate

[@j.burgess4459]

Now might be one heck of a good time to go for it! This one has "future classic" written all over it. Back in the summer, a good pre-owned example with full set B&P was going for as much as 50K. But right now (from what I've heard) you might buy the same watch pre-owned for around retail price! And when one of Patek's so-called "rarities" (such as this reference) dips to at/below retail on the grey market, I reckon the odds are great that it'll get discontinued before _too_ long! And getting discontinued is, of course, good news for the owner of any restricted Patek - because that generally adds 10K to the value pretty quickly!🥳 But it's a little down the road, in 15 or 20 years time from now, when this one will really come into its own as a collector's piece, IMHO.

[@a004]

@@j.burgess4459 yeah it's nearby retail price. Once it does, I might have to pull the trigger. From a trusted reseller of course. I agree it will be a future collectible

[@christianobernufemann4787]

One could also use the Calatrava steel folding clasp from the new 5935a on this one.

[@rickfowler3710]

looks great on the wrist. so unassuming but pure class

[@jimmysplit7729]

Thanks Rick, I agree it’s very unassuming.

[@chrisdrake331]

Very nice I also prefer the casual looking strap. Do you not get a different choice of straps at point of sale. Interesting these patek videos 👌🏻

[@jimmysplit7729]

Hi Chris, no choice of strap when purchasing that I’m aware of🤔 Cheers mate

[@Mark..P]

Congratulations Jimmy. The only two straps you need. My AD also sold me (quite cheaply) the spring bars and buckle to make it easier to swap over. Have a word when you are next in there picking up your 5712 🤣. Have a great weekend friend 👍

[@jimmysplit7729]

Ahh mate I really want the spring bars and buckle! Thanks Mark take care friend