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ansharma · 5 May 2020, 04:58 AM

Hi all,

Very very fortunate to be able to add this one to the collection. It is just a perfect piece in all respects and the enamel dial makes it extra special. It seems to wear much larger than 36mm and fits me well. Love all high end watch brands but Patek is Patek!

My second Patek and compliments my gondolo 5124J very well.

Hope you enjoy the pics!

Also added a rare AP Jules Audemars last week so you may want to see that thread in the AP forum as that watch is equally stunning. Keep safe all.

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Mbbgysam · 5 May 2020, 05:34 AM

Congrats! Photos really don't do the enamel dials justice.

jon_jon · 5 May 2020, 05:35 AM

Enamel dial watches are special

I believe the 5116 series were produced in relatively small numbers compared to its 5119 cousin.

Enjoy

ansharma · 5 May 2020, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbbgysam

Congrats! Photos really don't do the enamel dials justice.

Thanks - completely agree and apologies for my poor attempt! There is a very high gloss finish to the dial, almost as if it was still wet. The texture and depth of the dial is unbelievable and I now appreciate the work it takes to create enamel dials.

ansharma · 5 May 2020, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

Enamel dial watches are special

I believe the 5116 series were produced in relatively small numbers compared to its 5119 cousin.

Enjoy

The 5116 was quite a bit more expensive than the 5119 but now appreciate why this is although on first glance the dials appear very similar.

It would be interesting to know how many 5116 were produced in white gold and rose gold

Also for those that are unaware the word EMAIL below the 6 marker is french for enamel and the 5119 is marked SWISS and has a lacquered dial.

nyc2la · 5 May 2020, 07:22 AM

Congratulations! Beautiful. Classic.

Pim · 5 May 2020, 07:24 AM

Looks beautiful and I would love to see one in real life, never had the chance

sgwatchguy · 5 May 2020, 09:27 AM

Congratulations, looks beautiful.

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Ichiran · 5 May 2020, 09:44 AM

That's amazing. Congrats!

kneedeep · 5 May 2020, 11:16 AM

Enamel dials are very special. Cool piece, congrats!

yoast · 5 May 2020, 01:01 PM

Congrats!

campfire · 5 May 2020, 03:49 PM

Congratulations.

jon_jon · 6 May 2020, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ansharma

The 5116 was quite a bit more expensive than the 5119 but now appreciate why this is although on first glance the dials appear very similar.

It would be interesting to know how many 5116 were produced in white gold and rose gold

Also for those that are unaware the word EMAIL below the 6 marker is french for enamel and the 5119 is marked SWISS and has a lacquered dial.

That is very cool!

A few years ago, my AD had the 5116R and the 5119R available at the same time and handed me a loupe to compare the dials. It was interesting to see the difference under magnification.

Once again, congrats and enjoy this special watch!

ansharma · 6 May 2020, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

That is very cool!

A few years ago, my AD had the 5116R and the 5119R available at the same time and handed me a loupe to compare the dials. It was interesting to see the difference under magnification.

Once again, congrats and enjoy this special watch!

Many thanks, it feels really special on the wrist especially when the light catches the dial and you see the wet gloss of the pure white dial

Don’t get me started on the hobnail bezel!

Thanks to everyone for the lovely wishes

nda · 6 May 2020, 08:04 AM

A very stylish and discreet watch.... would look especially good with black tie.

ansharma · 6 May 2020, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nda

A very stylish and discreet watch.... would look especially good with black tie.

Completely agree - a perfect compliment to a formal occasion that will slip nicely under the cuff. Rather embarrassingly I am wearing it at home in shorts during the lockdown period

subtona · 6 May 2020, 08:54 AM

this is the watch that drew me to patek back in the 80s

myporsche · 6 May 2020, 09:29 AM

Clean and classic, congrats

mps354 · 6 May 2020, 10:50 AM

Very nice!

AASH · 6 May 2020, 11:22 AM

Truly classic!

jamestucker · 6 May 2020, 11:27 AM

Classic piece, many congrats!

It is nice to see some one enjoying pieces like Calatrava and Gondolo without focussing purely on Aquanauts/Nautilus.

ansharma · 6 May 2020, 07:37 PM

Few more pics, notice the details of the case and bezel - the brushed case with a polished hobnail bezel and then an inner polished bezel.

Also tried to capture the enamel dial with a light and notice how it is glossy and almost wet like texture.

It is these sorts of details for me which justifies the high cost.

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1William · 6 May 2020, 09:23 PM

Congratulations.

Psmith · 6 May 2020, 09:28 PM

Congrats

htc8p · 6 May 2020, 09:35 PM

Beautiful enamel dial. Enjoy it!

5 May 2020, 04:58 AM	#1
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,924	Incoming Calatrava 5116G - Enamel! Hi all, Very very fortunate to be able to add this one to the collection. It is just a perfect piece in all respects and the enamel dial makes it extra special. It seems to wear much larger than 36mm and fits me well. Love all high end watch brands but Patek is Patek! My second Patek and compliments my gondolo 5124J very well. Hope you enjoy the pics! Also added a rare AP Jules Audemars last week so you may want to see that thread in the AP forum as that watch is equally stunning. Keep safe all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2020, 07:22 AM	#6
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,464	Congratulations! Beautiful. Classic. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

5 May 2020, 09:27 AM	#8
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5 May 2020, 11:16 AM	#10
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Enamel dials are very special. Cool piece, congrats! __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

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5 May 2020, 05:34 AM	#2
Mbbgysam 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,086	Congrats! Photos really don't do the enamel dials justice.

5 May 2020, 05:35 AM	#3
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,363	Enamel dial watches are special I believe the 5116 series were produced in relatively small numbers compared to its 5119 cousin. Enjoy

5 May 2020, 07:24 AM	#7
Pim Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Netherlands Posts: 515	Looks beautiful and I would love to see one in real life, never had the chance

5 May 2020, 09:44 AM	#9
Ichiran 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,302	That's amazing. Congrats!

5 May 2020, 03:49 PM	#12
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Congratulations.

6 May 2020, 08:04 AM	#15
nda "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: England Posts: 413	A very stylish and discreet watch.... would look especially good with black tie.

6 May 2020, 08:54 AM	#17
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,740	this is the watch that drew me to patek back in the 80s __________________

6 May 2020, 09:29 AM	#18
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Clean and classic, congrats

6 May 2020, 10:50 AM	#19
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,137	Very nice!

6 May 2020, 11:22 AM	#20
AASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Earth's Blue Sky Watch: LOVE Posts: 308	Truly classic!

6 May 2020, 11:27 AM	#21
jamestucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: England Posts: 581	Classic piece, many congrats! It is nice to see some one enjoying pieces like Calatrava and Gondolo without focussing purely on Aquanauts/Nautilus.

6 May 2020, 07:37 PM	#22
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,924	Incoming Calatrava 5116G - Enamel! Few more pics, notice the details of the case and bezel - the brushed case with a polished hobnail bezel and then an inner polished bezel. Also tried to capture the enamel dial with a light and notice how it is glossy and almost wet like texture. It is these sorts of details for me which justifies the high cost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 May 2020, 09:23 PM	#23
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,543	Congratulations.

6 May 2020, 09:28 PM	#24
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

6 May 2020, 09:35 PM	#25
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,485	Beautiful enamel dial. Enjoy it!

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