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Old 28 April 2013, 08:10 AM   #1
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5119 wow.

I had the day off yesterday so of course I went out to look at watches. My main target was the Lange 1, I liked it.

My wife wanted to go to Tiffany & Co and they had a few pieces I had been wanting to check out. The first one I noticed was the 5196P. Originally I had been interested in this guy until I found out it doesn't have a crystal case back. Seeing it in person confirmed that it wasn't for me.

Next was a 5124G, I quite liked this one. It reminds me of the JLC Reverso which I also enjoy. The new 5200 reference is something I'd probably really like if I had the funds and luck to get one.

The title of course is the 5119J. This watch is just stunning and if I had the space on my card I would have probably bought it even though it had the Tiffany dial. They just got it and put it in the case hours earlier so I was the first person to try it on. I had no idea how intoxicating it would be, I went from 6 to midnight almost immediately. My wife said she preferred the rose gold Lange 1 on me but the 5119 had that PP feel where you put it on and know it is special.

Oddly at Tourneau they had a 3919 and I didn't get the same feeling from it.
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Old 29 April 2013, 09:05 AM   #2
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My first two Pateks were the 5119R and the 3919J. When I saw the 5119R for the first time I was speechless: so simple, so elegant, that display back was super lovely. I loved that piece. The 3919J has a different feel to it but is special too - but the 5119R was the piece that started my continuing love affair with 36mm Patek pieces.
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Old 30 April 2013, 01:16 PM   #3
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Couldn't be any happier with my 5119J... no other dress watch need apply! 5167A my next Patek and perfect for sport or everyday wear....
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Old 30 April 2013, 02:25 PM   #4
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Yep! I think I'd wear the 5119 all the time even though it is very dressy.
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Old 30 April 2013, 05:46 PM   #5
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I found the 5119 to be beautiful but too delicate and fragile in appearance.
Perhaps when I am a bit older I will grow to appreciate it.
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Old 1 May 2013, 06:34 AM   #6
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I agree with the "wow" factor that accompanies the 5119! I'm certainly not "too young" to wear a 5119, if that's really possible, and I'd love to have one follow me home.
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Old 1 May 2013, 03:00 PM   #7
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I found the 5119 to be beautiful but too delicate and fragile in appearance.
Perhaps when I am a bit older I will grow to appreciate it.
Damn, I'm not that old,
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Old 1 May 2013, 03:47 PM   #8
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To clarify, I'm just under 30
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Old 2 June 2013, 10:41 AM   #9
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Awesome always
Those Calatrava will never grow old..
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Old 2 June 2013, 11:10 AM   #10
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When the day comes, that is my choice too!!!!!!!!

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Old 2 June 2013, 12:16 PM   #11
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The 5119 is a great choice is pure Patek. A more modern sized version of the iconic 3919 although some have observed that the 215 movmt is perhaps a bit undersized for the larger case. Personally I think it looks great and epitomizes the classic dress watch. Very reliable, accurate, and so classically styled that it transcends fads and trendiness.

Should also look at the 5120 with its beautiful microrotor 240 movment. It has similar size and styling but with one of the nicest patek automatic movements perfectly sized for its case.
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Old 5 June 2013, 04:18 AM   #12
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the 5119J is my grail. its simple beauty is hard to beat.
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