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The 5980 on denim was offered to my a year ago by my AD
I tried it several times but it just doesn't work with that strap and doesn't do justice to the beautiful dial. So I turned it down - luckily, because a few weeks later he offered me the 5164G which is a much better combo in the same layout of colors.
You cannot judge from pictures, you need to see and experience it on your wrist to realize it is a combo that feels wrong without knowing why. At least within my collection it would loose the daily competition for my wrist against all other pieces. But maybe all of this is due to being above 50 years of age :-0
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Denim strap on a Patek: yes or no?
Brilliant, really cool, a bit adolescent, even sacrilegious ? What do you think ? Best, Emmanuel NAUTILUS Ref. 5980/60G-001 FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH DATE WORLD TIME DATE Ref. 5330G-001 CALATRAVA PILOT TRAVEL TIME Ref. 5924G-001 FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH with OEM Den...
I think it looks good on all the watches
pictured. A dress watch does not always have to be "dressy".
Yes, possibly and 2 rather not’s
My thinking: Yes for the nautilus, possibly yes for the pilot (even though somehow the color combination works less well for me) and rather not for the calatrava and worldtime chrono. And to precise my thoughts, it just a guts reaction based on looks and ...
Thank you for your detailed and nuanced thoughts, Jerome.
I think I fully agree with you, even if I can feel deep inside me that I tend to be more univocally hostile to the Denim strap. But, as you say, for the Nautilus and maybe the Pilot, why not? Best, Emmanuel
I have never liked denim straps. I like interesting, colorful straps, depending on the watch, but denim never appeals to me.
It always looks cheap (even if it's not).
I am in this camp...
Denim straps take away from just about any watch and none of the above combinations look right to me. I would rather see Nubuck or Suede or even Sailcloth.
I'm glad you two feel that way and say it.
Deep inside me, I feel the same way. But then I ask myself if I'm not being too conservative and narrow-minded: as Jerome says just above, for the Nautilus and maybe the Pilot, why not? But I know it's not for me, personally. Best, Emmanuel
This is what I feel deep inside me.
But I know that my tastes are conservative... Cheers, Emmanuel
I believe they look cool
I think they are doing it to save money and keep with the trend of not using animal.
Yes, very cool.
But a bit too much for my conservative taste, to be honest. Cheers, Emmanuel
Looks good, but definitely not for me.
Especially with the carbon fibre motif on the dial. Cheers, Emmanuel
Very interesting
For me, looks good on the Nautilus and the World Time. The other two, not crazy about. I think the texture in the center of the dial on the WT helps a lot and the Nautilus the color of the dial.
Like you, I think it suits the Nautilus and the WT better than the other.
But deep inside me, I don't respond to this overtly casual aesthetic. My tastes are too conservative. Cheers, Emmanuel
Like you, I think it doesn't work on the 6119.
It's much better on the other refs, but deep inside me, I don't respond to this overtly casual aesthetic. Cheers, Emmanuel
I wasn't asking for myself, as
none of these watches deeply appeal to me (even if I appreciate them) and the Denim aesthetic is too casual for my conservative taste. I just wanted to know how the community feels about it. Cheers, Emmanuel
Hi Emmanuel, sorry…
If I gave the impression to be reacting to you directly. What I wanted to say is to not overthink things in general. If someone wants a pink strap with blue bunnies on a Patek minute repeater, why not. I’m sick of so called “conventions “. They are just w...
Thank you, Dirk! I completely understand and share your thoughts.
Why indeed would someone not do what he wants with his watches?! Have a nice evening too.
I think all 3 look good
And even Calatrava becomes more easily wearable sort of everyday watch, rather than a dress watch for rare dressed up events. A picture of mine attached. Even if this combo is not ideal it allows to enjoy the watch more often and thus works well for me. ...
Thanks a lot for sharing yours, Smironov!
It works well and I fully understand how it makes the 5100 more easy to wear on a daily basis. Tbh, my conservative taste is taken out of its comfort zone with Denim straps, but I try hard not to be narrow-minded! ;-) Cheers, Emmanuel
Thanks Emmanuel
For me it is another example of a difference between theory and practice. In theory it is not the right combination, but in practice- it is. 😃
I fully believe you!
And I know we should never forget that judging from photos or in theory has little to do with real life!
Had the opportunity to try the Nautilus in Denim - didn't hate it
but first thing that came to mind was what other straps I'd use for it. Best, Robert
It dresses it down a little bit....
for people who don't wear suits on a regular basis 🙂
I don’t mind it (as you can imagine) 😁👍🏻
The only one that does not look particularly harmonious to me is the Nautilus version. The 5330 is like best 👌🏻
Well, whereas I like your strap choices because they are very original, subtle and
not trying to look cool at all cost, here I have a hard time feeling fully convinced, whatever the reference. I feel a bit guilty to be so conservative and closed-minded, but I really get the impression that Patek Philippe is trying to appeal to a younger...
I am sure Patek will sort you with an alternative, if so wished 😊👍🏻
As said, I also do not find all fully gel. And I am conservative in the sense that jeans for me is only trouser material - would never wear a jeans shirt or jacket, so the strap would not be my preferred choice anyhow 😂🤷🏻♂️
One of the few areas where I am conservative 😂🤷🏻♂️
Another one is that men should wear long trousers to work, unless it’s a beach bar 😁🤷🏻♂️
I have to say that I feel the same way.
I feel a bit guilty to be conservative and narrow minded, but I don't respond to these pairings. Best, Emmanuel
I understand the appeal,
even if I feel this overtly casual look isn’t for me. Best, Emmanuel
The 5980 on denim was offered to my a year ago by my AD
I tried it several times but it just doesn't work with that strap and doesn't do justice to the beautiful dial. So I turned it down - luckily, because a few weeks later he offered me the 5164G which is a much better combo in the same layout of colors. You...
Thank you so much for your detailed comment
and for sharing your experience. I think I would feel exactly like you and can very much relate to what you say. Of course, I might be because I’m above 50 too… ;-) Best, Emmanuel
Neither am I but I might just be narrow minded.
And as Smironov says above, the practice sometimes differs from the theory! Best, Emmanuel
I see what you mean about the Nautilus,
but, tbh, I tend to find Denim too overtly casual for me. But I know I might be a little narrow minded. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for sharing your 5110P!
It works very well obviously. Because of my conservative taste I find denim a bit too casual for such a watch, but I’m trying hard not to be narrow minded ! Best, Emmanuel
I thought any strap would pair well with this watch
Until denim proved me wrong. Wore it once and is out of the rotation. ...
Really? Like Pigpen, my feeling is that
denim isn’t at all for this watch. The 5370 is a gem and deserves a less desecrating strap.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience
and this photo. The 5370 clearly deserves another strap and denim is just not at all for such a piece! Best, Emmanuel
You’re welcome.
Glad I didn’t throw it out so I could share how (bad) it looks on this reference. Current favorite dress down/casual is light grey taurillon with cream stitch. ...
This strap looks very good and seems to be a great casual option!
Thanks for sharing! Best, Emmanuel
I have seen this strap live several times.
Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s besrifuk in person. IMHO, of course.