How expensive is the cheapest patek?
The absolute floor price for a Patek Philippe is typically found in the vintage quartz-powered ladies’ collection, which can be acquired on the secondary market for as low as $12,000 to $15,000. For a men’s mechanical watch, the floor is around $18,000 for specific vintage Calatrava models. That level of commitment certainly doesn’t come cheap. An entry-level Patek (if there is such a thing) is still the thick end of $30,000. But, as with all things luxurious and exclusive, buying a Patek Philippe is not as simple as just walking into a boutique and picking one off the shelf.