Patek Philippe

Hi all, As you may know, I have recently acquired the beautiful Patek 5205G-013 which came with an unsigned white gold pin buckle. I like the look of having the Calatrava logo on my wrist “opposite” the watch head, which will be accomplished by swapping i...  

I swapped the Patek deployant out for a tang buckle, but I almost never like deployants, so that’s my own strong preference. I also prefer the less dressy look of the pin buckle, even on a watch like the 5205. YMMV, of course. Cheers, John

I also have a 5205G with the tang buckle along with a PCC with the usual deployment. I prefer the tang buckle for comfort but do appreciate the style of the deployment, although I might find it annoying on a day-to-day watch.

… and it appears that I could get a decent Speedmaster for what the deployant costs!

I’ve owned that exact deployant and can’t recommend it. Never sat right, destabilized the watch.

I had to buy a tank buckle. In fact, I prefer the buckles most of the time. In the end, it is even safer.

Regarding the specific question of whether a new strap will be required; my guess would be yes; Due to the rather long size of the Patek déployant, and in order to have it fit nicely and flush on the wrist a new strap will likely be necessary, possibly wi... 

I much prefer the pin-buckle for comfort and minimalism. The only drawback to this I would say is the risk of dropping your watch when putting it on. The first week of owning the 5296G I dropped it three times. One on the table, the second on the carpet, ... 

It certainly makes for a great daily driver! ...  

I never wear anything on a pin buckle. I hate the awkwardness of putting on a pin buckle and find my deployants every bit as comfortable if not more so once strap sizes are correct. I have fitted deployants on everything including PP 6007, 5212 and all my... 

…but I have never quite gotten them to fit as comfortable as the tang buckles. I think that a double deployant would fit better that the current single style. I have deployants on the majority of my strap Pateks though, one reason is safety when putting t...