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Old 16 February 2025, 09:32 AM   #1
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Looking for some advice on a everyday Calatrava

Any advice on a Calatrava model that would let me wear casual and dress. I like the 5196 and classic pieces like that however think to thin and dressy. Any help in models to think about as none of the current ones are doing it for me. Thanks in advance
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Old 16 February 2025, 09:34 AM   #2
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The 5226g is very versatile and fits perfectly for that daily wearer that can be dressed up. I really love the dial, some folks don't. Comes with 2 very different straps.

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Old 16 February 2025, 10:10 AM   #3
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5296 sector dal. Very well priced on secondary market. I’d go G and have fun with strap options, particularly in blue themes.
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Old 16 February 2025, 10:13 AM   #4
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Old 16 February 2025, 03:09 PM   #5
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5212, best watch in the complications range.
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Old 16 February 2025, 11:50 PM   #6
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5296 sector dal. Very well priced on secondary market. I’d go G and have fun with strap options, particularly in blue themes.
This is good advice, what I would have said.

Since you said none of the current lineup works for you, I’ll toss out this Moritz Grossmann as a potential casual calatrava option:
https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...1-specs-price/
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Old 18 February 2025, 02:47 AM   #7
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Old 18 February 2025, 03:44 AM   #8
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I had a 5296g sector dial. Can easily go from dressy to casual with strap change.
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Old 18 February 2025, 04:10 AM   #9
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5227g with a black dial is great all around choice
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Old 18 February 2025, 06:11 AM   #10
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5227g with a black dial is great all around choice
My favorite Patek. I wear the 5227G black dial casually on a cognac ostrich strap and it dresses down wonderfully.
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Old 18 February 2025, 08:55 AM   #11
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Sounds like the 6006g would be perfect
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Old 18 February 2025, 09:48 AM   #12
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I think a 5196 fits any everyday situation or dress but for swimming. Strap changing is easy for different occasions. Black is formal, brown less so and crazy bright colors are casual.
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Old 18 February 2025, 04:05 PM   #13
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I personally think that any Calatrava can be worn both casually and for dressy occasions. Just need the right strap for it.


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