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Wonderful post, Miranda!

 

First of all thank you for your work in the name of our mankind! Without the doctors and vaccines we were much more less in the world, I appreciate your work!!!

What you wrote to us is already for a long time also in my head: dresswatches aren’t popular anymore because we don’t “dress up” anymore!
Would you wear a calatrava with a t-shirt? No, not, at least me don’t.
Trends and habits are changing, and it is even recognizable in my traditional “suit”-profession: I am an attorney-at-law and a university teacher. Although I never wear a jeans or a t-shirt in the courtroom or at the cathedra, younger generations often do it and I am also not the eldest man of the world…

I would never call the 5196 as the ugly duck of Patek Philippe, I must say I get used to the Breguet-numerals version, but it has and alway will have its own charm and character.
Now I find the Breguet-numerals version particular exciting and the smaller movement’s size has also its own advantage: the little second doesn’t eat the 6!

And you are, dear Miranda, a fantastic prophet: what you wished almost 2 years ago, was already born: the phenomenal 6119, the new Calatrava!

The Queen has returned to her throne!

All the best,

Adam

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The 5196p

 
By: ImranLondon : November 19th, 2021-11:56
At the start of January 2020, I wrote a piece regarding the Patek Philippe Calatrava reference 5196. I never got to post it. I saw patient in early January 2020 who had returned from northern Italy. Severe chest infection, febrile ,cough, shortness of bre...  

What a loving, thoughtful and insightful post. I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you.

 
By: Rosneathian : November 19th, 2021-12:52
I learnt a lot, so much appreciated. My respect to you as well for the trials and tribulations you and your family have experienced. Good health and best wishes.

Wonderful post, Miranda!

 
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : November 19th, 2021-13:37
First of all thank you for your work in the name of our mankind! Without the doctors and vaccines we were much more less in the world, I appreciate your work!!! What you wrote to us is already for a long time also in my head: dresswatches aren’t popular a... 

I'm glad your family did well.

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : November 19th, 2021-13:41
It was a surreal time, our hospital segregated into different work zones and plastic sheeting isolating hallways, etc. I always liked the 5196p, for me the seconds hand is a little too high and would prefer no numerals in the subdial. Just let those Bregu... 

Sorry to hear

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : November 19th, 2021-20:41
My department did okay but we had some docs in the hospital die from complications. I think this is why watches, cars, houses are in such high demand. People realize life is short want to spend some. Also market returning 40%+ is a bonus. Hopefully these ... 

Proportions

 
By: xxn : November 19th, 2021-13:57
of this reference are perfect, smaller dimensions but wider lug width makes it wear larger than it implies. Lets hope an updated version doesn’t get the same treatment as 6119 which totally neglects those with slimmer wrists…..

Great post for a richly deserving watch

 
By: blau : November 19th, 2021-14:27
I think your decision to repost without change despite the gigantic changes in the world and your own life since then was the right one. Your review is a time capsule, but so is the watch you reviewed! One note and then one question. Note: you turned out ... 

I have the same general thoughts about the 5196

 
By: Chromatic Fugue : November 19th, 2021-14:50
I saw a 5196P in the metal for the first time in February 2020, also just before the pandemic hit. The dial is just spectacular, and on impulse I traded my existing Calatrava (a 5107P) for it on the spot. I loved photographing the watch, but I didn't love... 

My God Imran how I've missed you.

 
By: Miles_151 : November 19th, 2021-14:48
Firstly I’d like to say thank Heavens you and all your family are now fit and well and beat what looks like Covid. Secondly before we talk watches I would like to thank you personally and on behalf of all UK citizens for your incredible commitment, devoti...  

Thanks for sharing a great 5196 review Imran, indeed a terrific watch of which you perfectly described its historical significance, and that I'm glad is finally recognized by collectors today! ;-)

 
By: FabR : November 19th, 2021-14:51
I was not aware you and your family did catch what most certainly sounds like Covid during the very early stages of the pandemic. I already did this in the past, but let me thank you again publicly for your frontline service during the fight against this ... 

What a wonderful post!

 
By: Zazoukian : November 19th, 2021-16:12
I can only agree with your assessment of this watch! ...  

Very well advocated article, my friend. But first of all, I am very happy to read that you and your family are ok.

 
By: amanico : November 19th, 2021-16:14
Back to the 5196P, yes I strongly think that it gained its " lettres de noblesse " with years passing. I loved it owned it and sadly lost it. One of the watches I really and deeply regret. Is everything perfect? By far not, but I like its flaws, as they a... 

Glad that you/your family got through this pandemic relatively-unscathed.

 
By: Lankysudanese : November 19th, 2021-18:12
As a fellow health-care professional, I still salute you for all your efforts. Thanks for the post about a watch that I wasn't very familiar with, and from a brand that I have [so far] eschewed. Interestingly, your post coincided with me taking a serious ...  

I’m starting to appreciate this reference more

 
By: Mr.Gatsby : November 19th, 2021-20:11
Logically, because this reference has a solid case back it doesn’t really matter if the movement case ratio is not optimal. Regarding the sub dial sitting higher and not sandwiched between the 5 and 7, I personally think it is fine. At least there is no d...