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Patek Philippe's retrograde perpetual calendars

Note that this thread includes only the "simple" retrograde perpetual calendars, meaning those with no other complications. Therefore, the references with a minute repeater and a tourbillon (5013, 5016, 5213, 5216, 5217, 5316) are deliberately lefts aside
1Y
By: quattro
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Choose a brown alligator strap....

19Y
By: CL
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I have made a decision between 5050J or 3970R.......

I'm going to get a 5050J from a very nice gentleman :-) I was struggling between these 2 reference but finally gave in to the seduction of the 5050J because of its thinner case, interesting dial and nicer dial color (matt silver). The strong vintage vibe
19Y
By: CL
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In response to CL

19Y
By: CL
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No Matter What You Can't Go Wrong

Hi Cl: I own and wear all 3 models (and also have a small wrist). Comparing the 3970 and 5970 is like comparing "apples and oranges". Even in the same color they are markedly different watches, both aesthetically and size wise. The 3970 for me wears "much
19Y
By: CL
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3970R is unchallenged here.

3970R would be my first choice among the 3 through it aesthetical stand point as I was lucky enough to purchase one years ago before the hype. I sold my 5050J off to get other watches and recently got a 5970WG. I would rank 3970R before 5970 or 5050 any d
19Y
By: CL
17
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