FabR
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Huge congrats Gatsby, you acquired an exquisite modern Calatrava full of the Brand's DNA (and also a big favorite of our forum! ;-) Enjoy thoroughly my friend!
I finally get the 5196P
Damn. The dial is magic Old school classic. My buddy in the UK has been bugging me to get one, maybe I should š¤Ŗ Best Gatsby ...
A CLASSY classic š
You made a good decision. The dial is so clean ! How does it wear on the wrist ?
Sir :-)
It wears quite flat and broad thanks to the 21mm spacing between the lugs. I think the overall dimensions are fantastic. Modern yet classic. The dial layout and finishing just solidifies this as one of the best looking Calatrava references thatās packed w...
I love the dial so much. But...
I haven't warmed to the case, because of how flat and broad it is! It just doesn't sit right with/on me.
Hey mate
Thatās actually why I love it. Broad and flat, and in the words of T Mosso it slides underneath the dress cuff. Best Gatsby
Creative solution to create beautiful design
Agreed! One of my favorites .classicā Calatravas. Really like how PP designed the dial to work around the constraint (of a relatively small movement) to create a beautiful dial . The use of breguet numerals and the three concentric zones really manage to ...
Thank you for your thoughts Jerome :-)
Agree on your comments regarding the different finishings of the dial and overall design/layout has been well optimized here for a smaller movement. Only wish it had a higher movement lol for its 37mm case. Best Gatsby
Sorry to disappoint, Nico and Fab
But I havenāt bought the watch (yet) š mulling over itā¦itās a lot of coin and thereās so much to chase š¤£ Best Gatsby
Your taste was always going to mature one day :)
Itās a great watch when your not wearing a Nautilus š. Enjoy. M.
Your ears must have been burning this week.
I was in Portals with Jesper. He asked after you and said to send his best wishes. M.
Are you saying Iām old mate ? š
Agreedā¦I think Iāve matured. The choice of watches these days, really shows that Iām fond of the āoldā stuff. Best Gatsby
Could be. Iād rather say your watch taste is maturing.
Iāve put my 5196 on a dark navy blue ostrich which looks amazing to my eyes. M. ...
The longer I've owned and worn this, the more I like it.
I lightened the strap and now it seems to be the right choice on every occasion, even watching TV. Enjoy this special reference.
Mate you have to share photos :-)
Gotta see what set up you have right now on the 5196P ;-) Best Gatsby
Yes you should....every time I see it, I'm pleasantly wowed by it.
Some more photos to push you off the cliff P ...
Wonderful my dear friend
I always knew you werenāt really clueless just clueless why youāre so good at collecting LOL. Great pics mate I love it. Thank you for sharing, love to chat with you on watches as always. Best Gatsby
Not bad, but PP wimped out with no inward angles on the new movement...
...and it's not available in platinum.
Thank you Mahesh :-)
Itās definitely up there on my list of Pateks to consider. In recent days Iāve been looking at quite a few of the other dress pieces, most notably the Gondolo pieces. Iāve been attracted to the earlier references quite a bit, the 5024, 5124, 5100 etc. Bes...
I think I mightāve been weightlifting a bit
Iāve been insensitive to the platinum watches for a bit haha. But yes, it does have some heft, definitely way more substantial than a stainless steel watch. But the size does matter, so example a 44mm Panerai in steel feels like a small brick on the wrist...
