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View Poll Results: Rolex vs Patek
Sky Dweller WG 88 38.26%
Patek 5205 Grey Dial 142 61.74%
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Old 30 October 2013, 06:13 AM   #61
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Patek has the prestige and is more refined, presumably, but the Sky Dweller is a masterpiece in its own right.

If I never intended to do more than wear the watch in my daily affairs and have something that is visibly pleasing and elegant, I'd go with the Patek.

If I were truly a world traveler and if I were changing time zones on a regular basis and needed to keep track of other time zones, I'd go with the Sky Dweller in a heartbeat.

It may be a flagship piece in precious metal that cost as much as a middle of the road luxury car, but it's as much a tool watch as any Rolex has ever made.
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Old 30 October 2013, 06:25 AM   #62
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Out of those two, the Skydweller.

But I would go for the the Patek 5726 if you are looking for a calendar in that price range.
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Old 30 October 2013, 06:53 AM   #63
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Patek pure class. PP
Love Skydweller, maybe more watch for the money. I'd go Patek
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Old 30 October 2013, 06:55 AM   #64
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Patek. Don't love the skydweller.
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Old 30 October 2013, 07:04 AM   #65
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SD without a doubt. Not a fan of that particular PP's look at all.
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Old 30 October 2013, 07:33 AM   #66
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5205.
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Old 30 October 2013, 12:39 PM   #67
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Love that Patek but I would have to go with the Sky-Dweller.
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Old 30 October 2013, 12:47 PM   #68
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Patek all day no contest
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Old 31 October 2013, 12:48 AM   #69
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This is an even better trio
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Old 31 October 2013, 01:08 AM   #70
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If it´s to be one of this three

I´d choose patek on the right!

Patek has the prestige and is more refined, presumably, but the Sky Dweller is a masterpiece in its own right.

My second Choice will be The Sky
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Old 31 October 2013, 05:44 AM   #71
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Patek has the prestige and is more refined, presumably, but the Sky Dweller is a masterpiece in its own right.

If I never intended to do more than wear the watch in my daily affairs and have something that is visibly pleasing and elegant, I'd go with the Patek.

If I were truly a world traveler and if I were changing time zones on a regular basis and needed to keep track of other time zones, I'd go with the Sky Dweller in a heartbeat.

It may be a flagship piece in precious metal that cost as much as a middle of the road luxury car, but it's as much a tool watch as any Rolex has ever made.

Good point mate.
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Old 31 October 2013, 06:13 AM   #72
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PP is much more refined and elegant, has a day indicator plus moonphase and doesn't look confused.
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Old 31 October 2013, 06:22 AM   #73
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I love both brands but do not like either of the two watches. My money goes to pick C (hookers and booze).
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Old 31 October 2013, 06:35 AM   #74
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I love both brands but do not like either of the two watches. My money goes to pick C (hookers and booze).
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Old 31 October 2013, 07:02 AM   #75
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Out of those three I would get the 5980...
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Old 7 November 2013, 08:16 AM   #76
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Old 7 November 2013, 08:33 AM   #77
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At that price point, I think PP is the way to go.
I also think the PP is a much more elegant design.
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Old 8 November 2013, 03:38 PM   #78
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For an annual calendar I would go with the inventors of the annual Calendar : Patek Phillipe


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Old 8 November 2013, 03:47 PM   #79
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1. 5980
2. SD
3. 5205

for me. Aesthetically the 5205 doesn't sing to me but I love the dial on the 5980
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Old 27 January 2015, 06:06 PM   #80
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Patek any day of the week (and twice on Sundays ...)
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Old 27 January 2015, 10:35 PM   #81
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Patek without a doubt! Sure you get more gold with the bracelet, but when dress watches are concerned, leather band just screams class.


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Old 27 January 2015, 11:30 PM   #82
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SKY DWELLER namely Roman Numbers
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Old 28 January 2015, 05:48 AM   #83
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Rolex for a daily wearer.
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Old 28 January 2015, 05:51 AM   #84
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Old 28 January 2015, 05:57 AM   #85
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I love the Sky Dweller - especially in WG...

But the PP 5205 is growing on me...the extra detail on the outside of the lugs and reverse concave bezel is pretty cool in person!
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Old 28 January 2015, 07:36 AM   #86
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It is funny .... I was thinking in both watches ... I really like the PP but I think you will use more the Rolex....
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Old 28 January 2015, 07:41 AM   #87
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None of these for that money... Prefer the 5396, but I understand that this was not your question. ;)
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Old 28 January 2015, 01:21 PM   #88
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At that level, the Patek.
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Old 28 January 2015, 01:43 PM   #89
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Old 28 January 2015, 01:57 PM   #90
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Sit this one out

Or better still go for the Langematik Perpetual in pt.
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