Patek Philippe

To try out the 5227 and 5146. I was hoping they had the WG versions but unfortunately only Rose for the 5227 and Platinum for the 5146. I am thinking of either “upgrading” my 5107 to the 5227 black dial and buying a WG Daytona or to get a 5146G Slate. I t...  

Since you own already a 5107 Calatrava to upgrade would be not to my liking. You have good value with the 5107 its a screw down crown , so water resistance would be better. Unless you want to add a Calatrava to your collection. My opinion. Cheers! Geross.... 

I would have three PP’s in my collection (5711, 5107) Perhaps having those three would give me time to consider whether I want to keep all or sell the 5107 in favor of a WG Daytona.

Let me throw few options in the mix. I prefer 5196 in white gold. It's slimmer and less expensive with much more interesting dial with the vertical grain pattern( unfortunately hard to see in pictures) Definitely worth seeing if you don't mind manual wind...  

And good advice. Thank you for your input.

It's my pleasure!

I find myself swimming in the combination of dial layout and color. Perhaps a bit monotonous?? Having written that, I really love Roberto’s suggestions. The WG metal and dial works better IMO, and the Tiffany dial AC offers a little something special if y... 

i cannot relate to the 'too much empty dial space' comment. it is a watch with only one complication (date) and it has the sweeping second hand, which takes care of movement on the dial. i think it is a great watch (disclaimer: i own one) and close to my ... 

Inclusion of numeral, markers, diameter, etc all affect a dial layout, rendering a different "whole" in the end. This one just doesn't quite do it for me, but clearly works well for others. And hence the world goes 'round 😉

Perhaps the single index at 12 on the 5227 kind of adds to my impression of an “empty” dial. ...  

I purchased my 5227 a month ago and love it. It wears perfectly at 39mm and is considered an officers watch compete with the Hunter case back. The case is very well done with curved lugs. The dial is very deep black and is unbelievable with the applied go...  

I am wondering how the 5227G-010 would look on a brown strap, would that somehow dress down the watch a little bit for “semi-casual” wear?

Great photos by the way. I think the 5227 is simply stunning to look at, and with the hinged back allowing for neat extra to play with. Reading your comment, for me, I would opt for the 5146P, and keep the 5107.

get the 5146P... it really was too gorgeous in the metal. However my budget (and my commander) will only permit a 5146G.

Why not serch an old calatrava like a 2526? Much better... ...  

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