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NWA: The 5226G. You either love it or hate it.

I fell in love with the 5226G the moment I first set eyes on it in 2022, It was a grail that was always in the back of my mind. I never thought I could get one. That was, until a good opportunity finally arose at last. I haven't come accross many here on
7d
By: Moka-Tiger (Ron)
51
Great Watch Fan
2094

Hi Gordon,

I have mixed feelings about this watch. I like the hobnail case, which comes from the 5326G and can also be found in 5328G and 5226G, but the dimensions (41 x 12.22 mm) aren’t very appealing to me. Also, I have doubts concerning the on/off symbol of the a
28d
By: GLau
71
GLau
6987

They certainly can eg in the 5226

.. not sure why they didn’t do it for the 5227
1M
By: yming
18
Mostel
2359

Is this the best combo for the 5226

I think it is but that is my own opinion “POST TENEBRAS LVX”
2M
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler)
10
yming
636

The 5226

Elegant, simple and different. Distinctive dial, syringe hands , clous de Paris around the middle case. Sublime
7M
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler)
13
Mohannad (aka Riddler)
1120

Some live shots of the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6196P . . .

Besides the 5226G, this is the other Calatrava that really got my attention! About a month ago, I finally found a boutique that actually had one to see in the flesh! Even with the plastic on, the contrasting hands and indices against the salmon dial creat
11M
By: Mach
24
gary_g
4198

I like the case with the hobnail detail around

and the unique way the lugs are on the bottom caseback attached instead of the to or center of the case. One thing that bothers me is the “8 days” in the bottom subdial. I find it unnecessary and distracting. I personally really like the 5226G and hope to
1Y
By: quattro
26
quattro
5814

Patek Philippe's new ref. 5328G & its background

The new Calatrava 8-Days power reserve , instantaneous day & date , ref. 5328G-001 , powered by caliber 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J can be seen as an innovative combination of two sources of inspiration: 2013's Gondolo 8-Days ref. 5200G-001 , powered by the pro
1Y
By: quattro
26
quattro
5814

The sportification of the Calatrava

Great presentation and it showcases the sportification of the Calatrava in recent years. Personally I prefer this approach of casualizing a PP watch, much more than the introduction of something like the Cubitus. Calatrava line can incorporate both more c
11M
By: quattro
38
quattro
9151

The 5226 simple elegance or sporty elegance

1Y
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler)
15
Mohannad (aka Riddler)
2263