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Patek Philippe 5196P.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-17:28
The finest modern Calatrava? 






I loved it a lot and still miss it. 

Best,

Nicolas

100% . Underrated, the dial has a symmetry that I prefer and makes it unique .

 
 By: ImranLondon : May 25th, 2026-17:39

Yes, my friend, it has a lot of charm.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:55

 
 By: padraics : May 26th, 2026-00:13
5196P is the best in class and category!

I loved it a lot, indeed.

 
 By: amanico : May 26th, 2026-00:17

Outstanding and certainly one of the finest!

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : May 25th, 2026-17:44

 
 By: pizzi92500 : May 25th, 2026-19:35
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.

And with perfect proportions.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:56

What I think, too.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:55

It is lovely 😍!

 
 By: GLau : May 25th, 2026-17:46
Just wish the sub-dial does not cut into the inner circle 😢 

Or a bit lower.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:56

Definitely a top contender

 
 By: Concord : May 25th, 2026-17:47

A strong one, indeed.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:56

It is lovely. A tiny little bit thicker, hence a bit more sensuous - case wise - would have made it a great one for sure.

 
 By: agyzace : May 25th, 2026-17:50

Agreed!

 
 By: blau : May 25th, 2026-18:26
As much as I love the looks of this watch I've never loved it on the wrist, and I think this is why (21mm lug width is part of it too)

Really? One point I agree with you... The distance between the lugs. 18/19 mm would have been better.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:58

I find the proportions quite good, though.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:57

I wanted to love it,

 
 By: quattro : May 25th, 2026-19:08
but it doesn’t fit every wrist well, unfortunately, and definitely not mine, because of the straight lugs and lug to lug…



I see!

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-20:58

I agree it’s very beautiful.

 
 By: gary_g : May 25th, 2026-19:20
The breguet numerals alone are worth the price of admission.

I concur, my friend, a big part of the charm of this watch.

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-21:01

Hard to find many contenders for this title.

 
 By: pw927 : May 25th, 2026-19:48
This may be the favorite in the race.

The VC Patrimony?

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-21:01

In the conversation for sure.

 
 By: bruckner4 : May 25th, 2026-20:55
Another entry.



Not bad at all!

 
 By: amanico : May 25th, 2026-21:00

Indeed, mon ami.

 
 By: bruckner4 : May 25th, 2026-22:18
A tad small for some wrists...

Which is perfect. Let them think. :)))

 
 By: amanico : May 26th, 2026-00:18

It will be better if it comes with the 240 caliber?

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : May 25th, 2026-23:11
Regardless, I really like the look of this, very well executed.

It’s a strap monster watch too.







Not sure it will be better. It is good enough for me. Cool strap combinations, my friend!

 
 By: amanico : May 26th, 2026-00:37