Month: May 2022

You will also notice that the hour and minute hands are luminous. Moreover, there are also luminous dots at the top of each hour marker on the railroad chapter ring. This is unusual on a formal watch, especially one from Patek, but it is a continuation from Ref 5035. It’s also a welcome design. Remember, these best replica watches are driven by functionality and practicality for everyday wear. This is also the reason there is a central running seconds hand. It’s something you’ve never seen on a perpetual calendar.
As production ends in 2019, Ref 5146 is no longer available from authorized retailers. There is, of course, the diamond-decorated Ref 5147G, but it’s a different beast. Therefore, your only option is the secondary market, where prices are still quite good. And to a certain extent easy to buy. Prices for the yellow gold case range from $39,000 to $49,000. Not surprisingly, you’ll pay a premium price for an all-gold strap. Platinum versions are rarer and therefore more expensive.
I tend to think that Ref 5146 doesn’t get the love or recognition it deserves. 39mm is the perfect size for everyday wear, plus it’s practical and easy to read. Sure, it’s not a steel sports fake watch, and yes, its aesthetic is a bit on the traditional side. But to my eyes, the Ref 5146 is still quite modern. It has some character, and while it may not be an “important” watch, it has a real history behind it.
Will it start to get more attention from collectors who are not interested in the price of other copy watches? It surely will. It’s just a matter of time (pardon the pun). Will this watch appreciate significantly in value as a result? That seems unlikely, but you never know. What I’m trying to say is that you’re unlikely to lose value on it. Besides, you can’t go wrong buying a watch that you can actually wear and enjoy. From one of the most reputable and popular brands on the planet. That’s my opinion, at least.