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JMac6 · 14 October 2021, 05:04 AM

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).

14 October 2021, 05:04 AM	#9
JMac6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 168	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).