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ChetBaker · 4 August 2024, 04:25 AM

Gents I’m looking to add another Patek to the collection. I have a blue 5172 and several other nice watches. No moonphase and, obviously, no weekly calendar. So price being fairly equal used which of these do you prefer and why?

mickyd329 · 4 August 2024, 06:13 AM

I have both the 5205g 013 and the 5212a. If I had to choose, it would be the 5212. It looks good with just about any strap, which makes it very versatile.

johnpp77 · 4 August 2024, 06:16 AM

5205G/R or 5212a for me are 2 super nice watches 5212a for sure more versatile and under the radar.

pearson1995 · 4 August 2024, 06:32 AM

One is an annual calendar in precious metal, the other is not. But I’m biased, the 5205 is my only Patek and I love it.

bp1000 · 4 August 2024, 06:52 AM

The 5205 would easily win this one for me.

Neither is the wrong choice but for me I'm a huge fan of Patek AC, especially the triple aperture display. Couple this with the scalloped case and skeletonised lugs, in PM, it's an easy winner.

Both are gambles by patek to move the brand into new design territories. Good luck with your choice.

JorgeCCW · 4 August 2024, 07:34 AM

5205 easy, the 5212 looks clutter to me , matter of taste . But legibility on the 5212 is a problem for me (my eyesight is not as it’s used to be , lol) , but it’s a unique watch I have to say that.

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ts3 · 4 August 2024, 08:13 AM

I find the 5205 dial design quite poor just like most Patek AC dial designs. Also don't like hollow lugs. So not for me at all. Not a big fan of 5212 either TBH. Very busy for a complication I have no use for. I'd look elsewhere altogether.

John Doyle · 4 August 2024, 04:21 PM

5212 for sure - very unique watch!

ChetBaker · 5 August 2024, 07:31 AM

Thanks all - I'm leaning 5212 simply because it's so unique and quirky. And I already have a PC so the AC may feel a bit superfluous. Keep the input coming though - a decision will be made soon!

ndirish2001 · 19 August 2024, 09:14 AM

Last week I got my 5205G-0010 and I absolutely love it. Let us know what you decide. You can’t go wrong with those choices!

ChetBaker · 20 August 2024, 12:25 AM

Thanks your 5205 looks great. I’ve settled on the 5212 and I have one incoming soon. Thanks for all the feedback here!

shikashia · 20 August 2024, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Thanks your 5205 looks great. I’ve settled on the 5212 and I have one incoming soon. Thanks for all the feedback here!

Congrats on your choice and the future incoming, I'm sure you'll love it !

ndirish2001 · 23 August 2024, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Thanks your 5205 looks great. I’ve settled on the 5212 and I have one incoming soon. Thanks for all the feedback here!

Congrats! Come back and show us a picture when you get it.

4 August 2024, 04:25 AM	#1
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 705	5212 vs 5205G-010 Gents I’m looking to add another Patek to the collection. I have a blue 5172 and several other nice watches. No moonphase and, obviously, no weekly calendar. So price being fairly equal used which of these do you prefer and why?

4 August 2024, 06:13 AM	#2
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,021	I have both the 5205g 013 and the 5212a. If I had to choose, it would be the 5212. It looks good with just about any strap, which makes it very versatile. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR

4 August 2024, 06:32 AM	#4
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 935	One is an annual calendar in precious metal, the other is not. But I’m biased, the 5205 is my only Patek and I love it. __________________ The collection is never complete

4 August 2024, 07:34 AM	#6
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,706	5205 easy, the 5212 looks clutter to me , matter of taste . But legibility on the 5212 is a problem for me (my eyesight is not as it’s used to be , lol) , but it’s a unique watch I have to say that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

4 August 2024, 06:16 AM	#3
johnpp77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: UK Posts: 23	5205G/R or 5212a for me are 2 super nice watches 5212a for sure more versatile and under the radar.

4 August 2024, 06:52 AM	#5
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,960	The 5205 would easily win this one for me. Neither is the wrong choice but for me I'm a huge fan of Patek AC, especially the triple aperture display. Couple this with the scalloped case and skeletonised lugs, in PM, it's an easy winner. Both are gambles by patek to move the brand into new design territories. Good luck with your choice.

4 August 2024, 08:13 AM	#7
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,464	I find the 5205 dial design quite poor just like most Patek AC dial designs. Also don't like hollow lugs. So not for me at all. Not a big fan of 5212 either TBH. Very busy for a complication I have no use for. I'd look elsewhere altogether.

4 August 2024, 04:21 PM	#8
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 717	5212 for sure - very unique watch!

5 August 2024, 07:31 AM	#9
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 705	Thanks all - I'm leaning 5212 simply because it's so unique and quirky. And I already have a PC so the AC may feel a bit superfluous. Keep the input coming though - a decision will be made soon!

19 August 2024, 09:14 AM	#10
ndirish2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 181	Last week I got my 5205G-0010 and I absolutely love it. Let us know what you decide. You can’t go wrong with those choices!

20 August 2024, 12:25 AM	#11
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 705	Thanks your 5205 looks great. I’ve settled on the 5212 and I have one incoming soon. Thanks for all the feedback here!

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