Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R Arrives

johnhiggins1960 · 2022-09-16T13:45:17Z

Explore the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 6119R with collector johnhiggins1960. Discover community insights on deployant clasps, strap choices, and daily wear comfort.

John Higgins1960's acquisition of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 6119R marks a significant moment for collectors, as this reference revitalized the classic Calatrava line with a new movement and updated proportions. His personal experience and initial thoughts on daily wear, particularly regarding strap and clasp options, open a valuable discussion for anyone considering this elegant timepiece. The community's insights offer practical advice on optimizing comfort and aesthetics for a watch intended for regular enjoyment.

Yesterday was a wonderful day! I received an email from the AD informing me that my 6119R has finally arrived. I couldn’t wait and headed to collect it straight away. The watch wears beautifully! The hobnail bezel really does catch the eye! As this is more of a daily wear, thinking of adding the deployment clasp and changing the strap, be good to know your thoughts.

Have a great weekend friends!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe deployant clasp, while an option, can add significant bulk to the underside of the wrist, potentially unbalancing the feel of a relatively thin watch like the 6119R. Many collectors suggest trying the watch with the standard pin buckle first to assess comfort.
For custom strap options, Camille Fournet is recommended for its extensive range of leathers, colors, and stitching. A coffee-colored calfskin with a rubberized underside is suggested for durability and to tone down the watch for daily wear.
While a pin buckle is often preferred for comfort during daily wear, a deployant clasp offers increased security, reducing the risk of the watch slipping and falling when being put on or taken off.
The Ref. 6119 is lauded as a perfect Patek Philippe offering, embodying classic style, ideal proportions, and a fantastic movement, making it one of the best pieces in the brand's current collection.

The Discussion

chris7509

Sep 16, 2022

Very nice watch If you ask me buying a PP deployant clasp for her is a bit of an overshoot looking at the price of those pieces . The pin and buckle is fine

patrick_y

Sep 16, 2022

Although I would say it's the man who is handsome in the photo. Not just the watch! Congrats on the new watch!

Andy_Mac

Sep 16, 2022

…enjoy your beautiful watch! 👌

GLau

Sep 16, 2022

really lovely ! Congratulations 🍾 !

Lankysudanese

Sep 16, 2022

I managed to get one for my wife. It’s so thin and light, that we forewent the expensive deployant clasp. Try the watch out with the regular buckle first, I’d say Wear it in good health Hussam (I borrowed her watch for a lake Geneva shot)

BigAppleBill

Sep 16, 2022

As for the deployant vs pin buckle, I personally find a pin buckle to be more comfortable, especially for daily wear. But a deployant is less prone to having the watch potentially slip from your wrist and fall when putting it on or taking it off. For that reason I tend to put my watches on in the morning with my wrist over the bed.😉

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