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dsbnyc · 22 September 2012, 02:30 AM

Does anyone own a 5296r and if so, what are your thoughts on the watch vs. the 5196r. Pictures also appreciated.

Thank you

FeelingTheBlues · 22 September 2012, 04:25 AM

I don't own any of those but I think both are great looking watches in their own way. In all honesty I don't think the size difference is very big (if ever noticeable) but the date window and the dial on the 5296 makes it look a tad sportier in my opinion (as opposed to the very simple dial with a second subdial on the 5196, a display that makes it look very fancy). Both could be great dress watches but I believe I would choose the 5296 if it had to be my only Patek (out of those two, that is) since its look could make it a tad more versatile (by a tad, this one gets the cake as a watch that could also be worn with jeans).

Here are some pictures (not mine)!

Patek Philippe 5196R

Patek Philippe 5296R-001

Patek Philippe 5296R-010

johnswatch · 24 September 2012, 06:01 AM

I have the 5296r sector dial and I love it.

If it's a choice between the classic dial 5296 and the 5196 I would go for the 5196 in a heartbeat. The 5196 is slightly better proportioned and doesn't have the date window spoiling it. The hands on the classic dial 5296 are also slightly too short for my liking.

The 5196 has a fantastic mix if brushed and polished surfaces which really make the difference. If the lack of a display back isn't a problem then go for it.

The sector dial has them all beat for versatility in my opinion as it goes with jeans as well as a suit. The blued steel hands are to die for!

22 September 2012, 02:30 AM	#1
dsbnyc Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 20	Patek Philippe 5296r Does anyone own a 5296r and if so, what are your thoughts on the watch vs. the 5196r. Pictures also appreciated. Thank you

22 September 2012, 04:25 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I don't own any of those but I think both are great looking watches in their own way. In all honesty I don't think the size difference is very big (if ever noticeable) but the date window and the dial on the 5296 makes it look a tad sportier in my opinion (as opposed to the very simple dial with a second subdial on the 5196, a display that makes it look very fancy). Both could be great dress watches but I believe I would choose the 5296 if it had to be my only Patek (out of those two, that is) since its look could make it a tad more versatile (by a tad, this one gets the cake as a watch that could also be worn with jeans). Here are some pictures (not mine)! Patek Philippe 5196R Patek Philippe 5296R-001 Patek Philippe 5296R-010 __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

24 September 2012, 06:01 AM	#3
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I have the 5296r sector dial and I love it. If it's a choice between the classic dial 5296 and the 5196 I would go for the 5196 in a heartbeat. The 5196 is slightly better proportioned and doesn't have the date window spoiling it. The hands on the classic dial 5296 are also slightly too short for my liking. The 5196 has a fantastic mix if brushed and polished surfaces which really make the difference. If the lack of a display back isn't a problem then go for it. The sector dial has them all beat for versatility in my opinion as it goes with jeans as well as a suit. The blued steel hands are to die for! __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

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