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5296R - My 13-year old thinks it’s timeless as opposed to oldfashioned / grandfatherly.
Rubber straps on dress watches is my favourite combination.
The only one I would ever trade this one for would be a 5170R with the same dial.
Too bad so far Patek have not come up with an entire reference 96 inspired line of watches ranging from time only to perpetual calendar chronographs and everything in between. The original Calatrava is such a powerful design.
A brilliant idea! The Bauhaus lines of Ref. 96 are the soul of Patek Philippe. If a "tribute" watch with an ultra-thin perpetual calendar and minute repeater could be made using this case shape, it would absolutely be the pinnacle of modern haute horlogerie in terms of aesthetics. Unfortunately, the King of Watches is always too proud.
When I was younger...
...and introduced to "proper" beer, it was explained to me that a good measure of quality was whether or not it could be consumed at cellar temperature vs. ice cold. That quality would show through no matter what.
I think the timelessness and class of this watch display this perfectly to my eye. Again, just me, but you could put it on almost anything and it would still be perfect.
I think the timelessness and class of this watch display this perfectly to my eye. Again, just me, but you could put it on almost anything and it would still be perfect.
Your 13-years old knows that you are
merely looking after this watch for him/her ! Very smart kid 👍
There's a saying in the car industry and in the watch industry...
There's a saying in the car industry, "I don't want to drive the marque my parents drove." Meaning if your parents drove a Mercedes or a BMW, you want to drive a Tesla! I didn't follow this rule, I drove what my mother drove because I was already somewhat familiar with her service advisor.
The watch industry is starting to gain a similar concept. If your parents wore a Rolex, the next generation wants to wear something else!
But, I'm glad to see that your thirteen year old son is thinking otherwise. Maybe it's because you paired your classic watch with a modern strap? Either way, Happy to see your son likes the watch - as it might be his one day!
If I were to see someone wearing this watch
my first thoughts would be 'understatement, refinement, and good taste' -- both the watch and the owner
I wonder if your 13 year old saw the Patek ad about you never actually own a Patek … you merely look after it for the next generation?
Reminds me of the Generations campaign Mini-movie "To my Son"
LOL! I watched that Patek mini-movie about that Father giving his son an engraved Calatrava. Apparently he gave it to his son too young or too immature... because the son sold it like a total jerk!
Best,
Robert