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catsby90 · 15 July 2018, 11:47 PM

Current collection in signature and I have a deposit on a 5712.

I've always wanted a Patek which is coming so I don't necessarily need to go Patek now to scratch that itch. However, for the price of a DD, I think Patek is a better buy (reasoned and differing opinions are welcomed). I've also always wanted a DD but I just don't know how well it would work on leather because it's not nearly as sleek as a Patek dress watch. I don't know what to do. All advice and opinions welcome.

Here are the watches I'm considering:

(a) Patek 6006G,
(b) Patek 5196G or P,
(c) Datejust 36: steel, jubilee, fluted, white or silver dial, and buy leather straps for dress it up,
(d) DD40: Everose/olive anniversary dial (although this is the least versatile IMO due to the dial color). Also would buy leather straps to dress it up,
(e) DD 36 or 40 in another combination with additional leather straps, or
(f) vintage

Fat_ninja · 16 July 2018, 12:01 AM

Have you looked at the calatrava s with the officer case back? Can be had with a discount too

Sam Philip · 16 July 2018, 12:07 AM

5196P, similar to the original ref 96

kneedeep · 16 July 2018, 12:21 AM

Hold tight for the 5712 and if you've just got to get something before it comes in, look at a 5227 or the 5196P mentioned previously.

Bearxj86 · 16 July 2018, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Have you looked at the calatrava s with the officer case back? Can be had with a discount too

5153R or G or J

Calatrava r · 16 July 2018, 03:13 AM

The DD in Everrose with green Romans from your list is the way to go while you wait on the 5712. I doubt you would wear those Calatravas much is my guess.

lord91 · 16 July 2018, 03:26 AM

From your Patek choices, i would go with 5196. Or, if money's no problem, i would get 5539 or 5o78.

The DD 36 has 3 models on leather strap, you could also check them out.

Fedor · 16 July 2018, 04:12 AM

5296 without a doubt, it’s a real stunner with it’s opaline dial. Also a bit thicker and thus sportier than the 5196.

Just recently bought the G version and I’m completely sold.

codecow · 16 July 2018, 10:16 AM

I’d recommend a 5131R I like mine and you can dress it up or down.

soundserious · 16 July 2018, 10:52 AM

3919J! The quintessential Patek Calatrava.

Ichiran · 16 July 2018, 11:36 AM

I recommend a 5196 to go with your brilliant collection.

BobDyl · 16 July 2018, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedor

5296 without a doubt, it’s a real stunner with it’s opaline dial. Also a bit thicker and thus sportier than the 5196.

Just recently bought the G version and I’m completely sold.

+1. 5296G non-sector dial worth a look.

goog53 · 16 July 2018, 01:07 PM

You have plenty of Rolex so go a different route. 5196P is a classic

AK797 · 16 July 2018, 08:52 PM

I like Breguet numerals so the 5396.

15 July 2018, 11:47 PM	#1
catsby90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 189	Help Please: Need Something Dressier Current collection in signature and I have a deposit on a 5712. I've always wanted a Patek which is coming so I don't necessarily need to go Patek now to scratch that itch. However, for the price of a DD, I think Patek is a better buy (reasoned and differing opinions are welcomed). I've also always wanted a DD but I just don't know how well it would work on leather because it's not nearly as sleek as a Patek dress watch. I don't know what to do. All advice and opinions welcome. Here are the watches I'm considering: (a) Patek 6006G, (b) Patek 5196G or P, (c) Datejust 36: steel, jubilee, fluted, white or silver dial, and buy leather straps for dress it up, (d) DD40: Everose/olive anniversary dial (although this is the least versatile IMO due to the dial color). Also would buy leather straps to dress it up, (e) DD 36 or 40 in another combination with additional leather straps, or (f) vintage __________________ "I like my team." -John Calipari

16 July 2018, 12:21 AM	#4
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Hold tight for the 5712 and if you've just got to get something before it comes in, look at a 5227 or the 5196P mentioned previously. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

16 July 2018, 10:52 AM	#10
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	3919J! The quintessential Patek Calatrava. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

16 July 2018, 01:07 PM	#13
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,075	You have plenty of Rolex so go a different route. 5196P is a classic __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

16 July 2018, 12:01 AM	#2
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Have you looked at the calatrava s with the officer case back? Can be had with a discount too

16 July 2018, 12:07 AM	#3
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	5196P, similar to the original ref 96

16 July 2018, 03:13 AM	#6
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,336	The DD in Everrose with green Romans from your list is the way to go while you wait on the 5712. I doubt you would wear those Calatravas much is my guess.

16 July 2018, 03:26 AM	#7
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,967	From your Patek choices, i would go with 5196. Or, if money's no problem, i would get 5539 or 5o78. The DD 36 has 3 models on leather strap, you could also check them out.

16 July 2018, 04:12 AM	#8
Fedor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Stockholm Posts: 44	5296 without a doubt, it’s a real stunner with it’s opaline dial. Also a bit thicker and thus sportier than the 5196. Just recently bought the G version and I’m completely sold.

16 July 2018, 10:16 AM	#9
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,151	I’d recommend a 5131R I like mine and you can dress it up or down.

16 July 2018, 11:36 AM	#11
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,142	I recommend a 5196 to go with your brilliant collection.

16 July 2018, 08:52 PM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I like Breguet numerals so the 5396.

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