Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe's Calatrava 5120/1G-001 feels very attractive to me. As Tim Mosso says in his review, it's "everything you need, nothing you don't". Best to you all. credit: tim mosso for the 1916 company credit: touch of modern Review by Tim Mosso ...  

To each his own. For the rest, it is a classic. Give it a smooth bezel and it is objectively timeless. Best, Nicolas

To me that’s what makes it recognizable as a Calatrava. I’d just prefer it on a strap.

don’t have Dauphine hands. And I think I would love to have the bracelet too and be able to swap for a strap from time to time (the bracelet isn’t integrated).

If the bracelet isn’t integrated, you have great option to be able to switch back and forth. It’s a nice looking Calatrava.

Those are Calatrava, too, aren't they? ))) ...  

Buying an iconic or historically significant Calatrava comes at a cost.

which makes a real difference and a great monochrome look. As for the hobnail bezel, I personally find it attractive (I think I would like it less with a smooth one).

but I think I prefer the simpler, emptier dial here.

And why has this absolutely perfect caliber/case sizing become so rare? It’s an important part of the appeal for me.

elegance and elegant timelessness ! 😃 Are you targeting this reference?

I just "stumbled" upon it online and felt really attracted. I think I might want to add a PP to my collection someday, only if I find one which I can afford and which I'm truly in love with, of course. Here, what really meets my taste is: (i) the 240 cali... 

The whole package a winner. With age comes wisdom and admiration for a Clous de Paris bezel ;-)

and definitely think it makes a lot of sense when it comes to a PP watch!

Definitely timeless. An alligator strap could give that watch a completely different look. Black, brown, green even red or yellow. the choice are endless.

But class can evidently be easily lost.

...not sure if it's sportier than the 'normal' version or not. But it is so thin and so gorgeous. I don't think there are many around either...

Concerning the Dauphine hands, it gives a very cohesive and monochrome look, which I like a lot.

And these oval links look wonderful.

Thank you for sharing your feeling about it.