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CWIN · 18 June 2014, 06:42 AM

Stopped by Leeds and Sons while on vacation today in Palm Desert. Very nice people and great selection. Upon walking through the doors I noticed a nice lady purchasing a PP (couldn't tell what it was but most likely a gift) and she looked at me (noticed my 5167A) and said, "He's a Patek Philippe guy too." That made me and the sales associate chuckle.

The Patek section was small but had a few I wanted to try on. Just thought I'd share. The YG Calatrava was my fave followed by the RG 5712

locutus49 · 18 June 2014, 06:51 AM

Love the 3rd one (plat or WG), especially the arabic numbers. Could you tell me the ref#?

CWIN · 18 June 2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Love the 3rd one (plat or WG), especially the arabic numbers. Could you tell me the ref#?

Reference is 5196P (platinum)

Super thin piece. I like the way it looked in the display better than how it looked on my wrist.

cinch · 18 June 2014, 07:11 AM

Two of my favourites! I love the 5396g and 5196p

iazrollie · 18 June 2014, 07:12 AM

Say hello to Holli for me. She rocks. That is one of the nicest and best PP ADs I know. They will bend over backwards for you. And, they will not act like they are holier than thou. Down to earth people. This is a ringing endorsement for them. I hope your experience was similar.

CWIN · 18 June 2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cinch

Two of my favourites! I love the 5396g and 5196p

The 5396G was a stunner.

HL65 · 18 June 2014, 07:15 AM

Very nice! I tried on the 5196R and loved it. The 5712 looks very nice as well! Cheers,

Jabberjaw · 18 June 2014, 07:18 AM

I'm torn b/t the 5396G and the 5227G. The 5396 I can get for 39K. The 5227 is a tiffany co branded piece.

cinch · 18 June 2014, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

The 5396G was a stunner.

That dial is amazing, very clean.
How did you find the 5196p?
The 5196g felt a bit flat to me and was one of the reasons I sold mine but the platinum version has such an amazing dial.

cinch · 18 June 2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabberjaw

I'm torn b/t the 5396G and the 5227G. The 5396 I can get for 39K. The 5227 is a tiffany co branded piece.

5396 every time, very classy

CWIN · 18 June 2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cinch

That dial is amazing, very clean.

How did you find the 5196p?

The 5196g felt a bit flat to me and was one of the reasons I sold mine but the platinum version has such an amazing dial.

I felt it was a bit flat also, that's a great way to describe it. Such a beautiful reference but didn't like the way it looked or wore on me.

cinch · 18 June 2014, 07:24 AM

There just didn't seem any depth to it and when you looked at the profile it didn't look correctly proportioned. To wide and flat but no depth.

CWIN · 18 June 2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabberjaw

I'm torn b/t the 5396G and the 5227G. The 5396 I can get for 39K. The 5227 is a tiffany co branded piece.

Tough choice. I love the clean time/date only dial of the 5227G but complications are what Patek does best. I'd choose the 5396G.

cinch · 18 June 2014, 07:26 AM

The 5396 is the best Patek I've seen, ticked all the boxes but is currently out of my price range.
I ve been thinking about a 5711 or 5296 but I may hold on for longer and aim higher! I've already got a 5167 and 5146 to tied me over.

Jabberjaw · 18 June 2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Tough choice. I love the clean time/date only dial of the 5227G but complications are what Patek does best. I'd choose the 5396G.

Not an easy choice. The price is right but tough decision.

AK797 · 18 June 2014, 08:36 AM

5712r looks fantastic. Tough to choose between this and the SS 5712.

derekstlmo · 18 June 2014, 09:18 AM

5712r looks awesome how did you like that one

conkers · 18 June 2014, 09:29 AM

Love the 5396G - always have, just wish it was a touch larger.......

Vipes · 18 June 2014, 09:53 AM

Love the 5396.

Thanks for the pics.

texex91 · 18 June 2014, 10:50 AM

Great pics--thanks for sharing!

gummy · 18 June 2014, 11:26 AM

Hey Chris

I was there a couple of days ago too. Very nice staff - My fav was the 5712R.

Thanks for posting pics!

MrJ320 · 18 June 2014, 12:47 PM

5396g is one of my favourite references, I had the chance to try it on once and loved it. One day.... :)

GB-man · 18 June 2014, 01:16 PM

Looks like a good time! I'll have them all please.

thomaspp · 18 June 2014, 01:17 PM

Nice ones!

mdtddd2007 · 18 June 2014, 03:23 PM

Nice

CWIN · 19 June 2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

5712r looks fantastic. Tough to choose between this and the SS 5712.

I agree. For me it would depend on what else I had in my collection and in my bank account

My choice would be SS.

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Originally Posted by derekstlmo

5712r looks awesome how did you like that one

Loved it. First time I tried on the Nautilus with a strap. Very comfortable.

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Originally Posted by conkers

Love the 5396G - always have, just wish it was a touch larger.......

I felt the same way, although I felt it fit my 6.5" perfectly

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Love the 5396.

Thanks for the pics.

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Originally Posted by texex91

Great pics--thanks for sharing!

My pleasure

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Originally Posted by gummy

Hey Chris

I was there a couple of days ago too. Very nice staff - My fav was the 5712R.

Thanks for posting pics!

Your welcome! Yes, they were very nice people. Unfortunately being a two hour drive would make visiting often impossible.

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

5396g is one of my favourite references, I had the chance to try it on once and loved it. One day.... :)

It's pretty amazing in the flesh although I prefer the 5205G for an AC.

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Originally Posted by tjspark

Looks like a good time! I'll have them all please.

Haha, you and me both buddy

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Nice ones!

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Originally Posted by mdtddd2007

Nice

Thanks gents!

Lamkyle · 20 June 2014, 01:57 AM

5712r is my fav

CWIN · 20 June 2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamkyle

5712r is my fav

It's stunning although that piece in RG and on strap is not necessarily my style. I'd go for the bracelet in a heartbeat if I could stomach the price.

codecow · 20 June 2014, 01:13 PM

I love the platinum but no exhibition back. I think your instincts on the YG are on target!

CWIN · 20 June 2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by codecow

I love the platinum but no exhibition back. I think your instincts on the YG are on target!

It's a beautiful watch for sure. Love the Breguet numerals.

18 June 2014, 06:42 AM	#1
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Recent trip to an AD Stopped by Leeds and Sons while on vacation today in Palm Desert. Very nice people and great selection. Upon walking through the doors I noticed a nice lady purchasing a PP (couldn't tell what it was but most likely a gift) and she looked at me (noticed my 5167A) and said, "He's a Patek Philippe guy too." That made me and the sales associate chuckle. The Patek section was small but had a few I wanted to try on. Just thought I'd share. The YG Calatrava was my fave followed by the RG 5712 __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

18 June 2014, 07:12 AM	#5
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Say hello to Holli for me. She rocks. That is one of the nicest and best PP ADs I know. They will bend over backwards for you. And, they will not act like they are holier than thou. Down to earth people. This is a ringing endorsement for them. I hope your experience was similar. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

18 June 2014, 07:15 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Very nice! I tried on the 5196R and loved it. The 5712 looks very nice as well! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 June 2014, 01:17 PM	#24
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Nice ones! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

18 June 2014, 06:51 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Love the 3rd one (plat or WG), especially the arabic numbers. Could you tell me the ref#?

18 June 2014, 07:11 AM	#4
cinch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 802	Two of my favourites! I love the 5396g and 5196p

18 June 2014, 07:18 AM	#8
Jabberjaw Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 292	I'm torn b/t the 5396G and the 5227G. The 5396 I can get for 39K. The 5227 is a tiffany co branded piece.

18 June 2014, 07:24 AM	#12
cinch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 802	There just didn't seem any depth to it and when you looked at the profile it didn't look correctly proportioned. To wide and flat but no depth.

18 June 2014, 07:26 AM	#14
cinch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 802	The 5396 is the best Patek I've seen, ticked all the boxes but is currently out of my price range. I ve been thinking about a 5711 or 5296 but I may hold on for longer and aim higher! I've already got a 5167 and 5146 to tied me over.

18 June 2014, 08:36 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	5712r looks fantastic. Tough to choose between this and the SS 5712.

18 June 2014, 09:18 AM	#17
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: st louis Watch: Sd4000 Posts: 518	5712r looks awesome how did you like that one

18 June 2014, 09:29 AM	#18
conkers "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: Hong Kong Watch: Too many! Posts: 6,116	Love the 5396G - always have, just wish it was a touch larger.......

18 June 2014, 09:53 AM	#19
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,909	Love the 5396. Thanks for the pics.

18 June 2014, 10:50 AM	#20
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Great pics--thanks for sharing!

18 June 2014, 11:26 AM	#21
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Hey Chris I was there a couple of days ago too. Very nice staff - My fav was the 5712R. Thanks for posting pics!

18 June 2014, 12:47 PM	#22
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	5396g is one of my favourite references, I had the chance to try it on once and loved it. One day.... :)

18 June 2014, 01:16 PM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,327	Looks like a good time! I'll have them all please.

18 June 2014, 03:23 PM	#25
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Nice

20 June 2014, 01:57 AM	#27
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	5712r is my fav

20 June 2014, 01:13 PM	#29
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,179	I love the platinum but no exhibition back. I think your instincts on the YG are on target!

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