My vote is the 5205G - although the 1815 is a close second to me.
The pinion cutting through the subdial on the 5205G is not perfect. But the lower than half subdials on the 1815 also is not perfect - indeed, it is a remnant of removing the big date.
However, try both of them on, and I promise you will not see these "flaws."
Also, I think the 5205G-013 will hold its value. If you look at its price on the secondary, it is $50k plus. It is definitely the nicest iteration - with the 5205R being a close second for me.
Under any circumstance, though, you cannot go wrong with either. And I want both! (These are my top 2 high-end-ish watches).
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