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Trying to Target the right Calatrava watch

All,

I am looking to purchase my second Patek - first Calatrava.  My first was a vintage Ellipse.  I'm looking for a Calatrava, with well-balanced dial on a watch that can be worn on occasion and is known for reliability.  Manual or automatic is ok, although a reserve du marche for a manual would be nice, like on the Breguet 5907.  I also like the exhibition back.

My target watch is a 5109P with Black dial, but I doubt I'll find one anytime soon.

I liked the 5055G/Y, but keep hearing of reliability issues for that model.  The 5022G is also very nice, but a little too small and no exhibition back.

The other watches I am also interested in are th 5196P, 6000G, and 5134G (maybe P, which is pricey).  I really like the purity of the 5196P, but am disappointed there is no exhibition back, like on the manual 5134 series.   As for the 6000G, I like the black dial, but it is a bit busy.   The ADs tell me the 6000G is the hottest seller with the longest wait (main-stream watches), with the 5296 series close behind.

While investment is not my top priority, I do want a watch that should appreciate.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, including other potential models to consider.  I do not want to exceed $25K, if possible.

TIA!