Patek Philippe

Dear Patek people, May I ask whether at the same price you would prefer 5196P or 5100G? I know they are very different but anyway, what would be your pick and why? Thanks! Semyon.

5100G wins in terms of technical complications, that 10 day PR is something else. 5916P looks really beautiful, though. The looks are worthy of a PP museum watch. Good luck choosing.

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Do you have other white metal, classic dress watches? Do you have no rectangular cases and want one? Are you looking to deepen a theme or to broaden the choices? In terms of watches, both are standout PPs and there is no wrong choice. Let us know which wa... 

What would you choose? I am interested to see the results of the poll. Thanks.

On all possible levels for me. No contest. A piece of art. The architecture of the movement. A 10 day. But again, a piece of art. Happy hunting!

But I am not surprised, considering you own one and have posted a number of fantastic articles on it. Thanks for them, btw!

2 things I am concerned about are: 1 Hands matter to me a lot. I am a huge fun of longer beautiful hands and on rectangular watches hands are always short, for an obvious reason. DB and LF hands are close to perfection, this sort of hands is an art in its... 

If you want to dress it down you could use a dark blue, grey blue or grey strap, could be crocodile, saffiano, even suede or alcantara

Manta Ray because my collection would be more balanced with this case shape. Also, my fingers can obtain a good work out with winding 5100 to attain power reserve for 10-days !😃 5196P on its own is a marvel though! So classy and classics 👍 Good luck with ... 

Thanks all, appreciate your views.

....but let me just add another for the 5100G - a technical standout for its time, which led many other brands to produce 5+ day power reserves after the 5100 was introduced, and an strikingly unusual, yet serious and beautiful watch to wear. Best of both...