Help with first Patek

[Alford78]

I'm in the process of deciding which model I should purchase as my first PP so thought I'd ask you all some questions.

My current collection is very small as I didn't buy my second nice watch (Omega GSOTM) and get hooked until last year. I have a Rolex 16610 Sub, Omega GSOTM, and a Rolex 5330 (which was a mistake. It's too small but pretty).

My wrist is 7-1/3" to just shy of 7.5" when fully swollen. I like all precious metals and even SS so that isn't really an issue. I don't travel often enough to justify having a GMT function this early in my collection either unless a heck of a deal pops up. So, it basically boils down to either a Calatrava or a 5167/1a and I'm really leaning towards the latter. I rarely wear a suit but do dress more towards business casual most of the time. Nice slacks, handmade shoes, and a button down shirt is pretty normal just rarely wear a jacket. So, even a Calatrava would need to be more of a daily wearer type watch which I think most can certainly be!

With my wrist size a 38mm case would be the smallest I'd consider after rarely wearing my Rolex 5330 (35.5mm). My grail watch is a 5711 white dial but just can't justify that price right now so it's very possible which ever watch I end up with could be traded towards one so I'm trying to keep that in mind as well. But, I could totally fall in love with my purchase and just make saving for a 5711 take a little longer than I'd like.

So, other than what I'm drawn to or what speaks to me I'm asking for some opinions based on my collection and dress/needs. My budget is around $18,000-$19,000 max.

Thanks for your time and hopefully some good suggestions!
-Al

Edit. I've really been eyeing this JLC for the past 6 months and it would compete against a Calatrava obviously so just throwing that out there. Something about it just speaks to me with the blue sweeper hand.

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