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Calatrava r · 8 May 2025, 09:12 PM

How would you compare these watches in terms of build and movement finish?

Are there aspects where the Rolex outperforms or stands out from the Patek?

1William · 8 May 2025, 09:45 PM

One is a classic from a historical brand, PP. The other is a cool watch from a great brand but it is outside the lane that Rolex does well in. I would stick to PP if I wanted that style of watch and Rolex if I wanted what they do best, bracelet models in all types of metals.

Goose 104 · 8 May 2025, 10:37 PM

The 6119 wears bigger than the 1908. I know the received wisdom is to go for Patek when it comes to dress watches but my experience is that the 1908 wears better. Clearly the movement finishing etc is not the same.

Calatrava r · 8 May 2025, 11:01 PM

To me the 1908 really stands out as a thin watch with a flatness to the dial which is very appealing. The hobnail bezel is very discreet and thus very elegant. The watch may wear a tad smaller than its stated size. One thing is the watch has very little heft and this is a negative to me. I guess the German silver plate in the Lange is addictive. LOL

77T · 8 May 2025, 11:26 PM

If 1908 vs 6119 > 1908
If 1908 vs 5119 > 5119

PP in general has better movements and finishing for my tastes in dress watches.

I have a 5119 and like the manual movement's thinness.

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Partekular · 8 May 2025, 11:48 PM

How about the Rolex Land Dweller 40 in platinum as a comparator?

GGGMT · 9 May 2025, 01:17 AM

Calatrava. Though 1908 is excellent, PP is just a different watch altogether.

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David5807 · 9 May 2025, 03:37 AM

The 1908 wears great, but the quality of the Calatrava is better. Again, both great watches, but the 1908 is not a replacement for the Calatrava, rather just another nice dress watch.

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Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 12,622	1908 vs. Calatrava How would you compare these watches in terms of build and movement finish? Are there aspects where the Rolex outperforms or stands out from the Patek?

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Goose 104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126622 Posts: 1,008	The 6119 wears bigger than the 1908. I know the received wisdom is to go for Patek when it comes to dress watches but my experience is that the 1908 wears better. Clearly the movement finishing etc is not the same. __________________ ♛126622 Rhodium // ♛126234 Blue //♛126613LB // ♛126000 Green + more ♛ 76213 Prince Date+Day // Black Bay 58 // Black Bay Harrods // Heritage Advisor // Vertex M100 + more...

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77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 43,439	If 1908 vs 6119 > 1908 If 1908 vs 5119 > 5119 PP in general has better movements and finishing for my tastes in dress watches. I have a 5119 and like the manual movement's thinness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 50,762	One is a classic from a historical brand, PP. The other is a cool watch from a great brand but it is outside the lane that Rolex does well in. I would stick to PP if I wanted that style of watch and Rolex if I wanted what they do best, bracelet models in all types of metals.

8 May 2025, 11:01 PM	#4
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 12,622	To me the 1908 really stands out as a thin watch with a flatness to the dial which is very appealing. The hobnail bezel is very discreet and thus very elegant. The watch may wear a tad smaller than its stated size. One thing is the watch has very little heft and this is a negative to me. I guess the German silver plate in the Lange is addictive. LOL

8 May 2025, 11:48 PM	#6
Partekular "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Scotland Posts: 555	How about the Rolex Land Dweller 40 in platinum as a comparator?

9 May 2025, 01:17 AM	#7
GGGMT 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: Tudor925; Xii pola Posts: 8,844	Calatrava. Though 1908 is excellent, PP is just a different watch altogether. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2025, 03:37 AM	#8
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,819	The 1908 wears great, but the quality of the Calatrava is better. Again, both great watches, but the 1908 is not a replacement for the Calatrava, rather just another nice dress watch.

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