It's truly a masterpiece! Not only is it the pinnacle of aesthetics within the 5196 family, but it's also a textbook example in the entire realm of modern dress watches.
The only one that came close for me was the 5127g (just my preferred configuration) I hope they consider some interesting dial options for the 6196! How about breguet dial 6196g j and r! Bring back sector also. A sector no date in the style of the classic...
And really there is only one reason. The seconds subdial is in the “right” place. I really don’t like it when older movements are shoehorned into “modern” cases and thereby making the dial proportions look off. A nice 570. Same Breguet numerals. Same two ...