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dannyjak · 21 December 2012, 03:00 PM

Hi guys

Just wondering what your thoughts were on these 2 watches.

5130: a distinctively PP piece, although VC make one simpler, the PP is better all-round, and the micro rotor is just fantastic. A unique piece, but maybe a little dial busy and difficult to read the time. Great complication for frequent travellers.

5396: a step into the great PP territory, an annual calendar. Simple, clean lines and useful day/month indicators. A Calatrava classic.

I understand they are apples and oranges, but if you had to choose one, what would it be?
What is also likely to be more unique/collectible in future?

Thanks

Palmasea · 21 December 2012, 04:13 PM

From a pure esthetical point of view - it's the 5130 by a hair. The Wordtime is one hell of a beautiful watch, even for a sometimes skeptical PP fan that I am.
Not knowing your collection, it will probably contrast well with your other watches?
I would love to own a Worldtimer in a 40-42mm size if it's ever made.

The calendar is quite beautiful as well, perhaps its a tad less agressive and more of a traditional dress watch...?

I would chose the worldtime, unless you are convinced that you prefer a calendar for it's complication.

perpetualman88 · 21 December 2012, 04:22 PM

5130 for sure such an awesome and unique complication

sandisk7 · 21 December 2012, 06:07 PM

The 5396 is very nice but I'd go for the WT.

Good luck.

Best,
Goh

PatekCollector · 21 December 2012, 07:16 PM

5130 with closed eyes!.

Puffy · 21 December 2012, 07:38 PM

WT action for me... but it's a hard one...

YbNvS · 21 December 2012, 08:45 PM

I am biased considering I have always wanted a 5131... either way you can't go wrong because WT and Annual Cal are the two that will hold their value.

I can't see any changes to Annual Cal, but if one of the cities on the WT dial change then that becomes unique/collectible in future.

689maple · 21 December 2012, 10:18 PM

The 5130 it to busy for me. If someone gives me one I will happily wear it but if I am buying its a 5396 without question.

FremStar · 21 December 2012, 10:33 PM

Danny,

I can only reply with a pic!

Good luck!

Stuxnet · 22 December 2012, 12:12 AM

I like them both. Very tough decision. There's a 5130R for sale on TRF.

FeelingTheBlues · 22 December 2012, 12:36 AM

Geez, that is one hard decision to make!

I really love both and think the 5130 is a real masterpiece as well as a beautiful watch but for an only Patek I would prefer the 5396 myself (although I prefer the 5146 but let's not go there...

), it is much more of a classic and since I'm personally not a big traveler I'd prefer to have an annual calendar.

...Besides, there's a lovely moonphase indicator on it and I think the complications are well displayed on the dial!

KnitScarf07 · 22 December 2012, 12:52 AM

My vote is 5396 by a hair, but its a really close call! Tough question!

nick c · 22 December 2012, 01:00 AM

5130

SearChart · 22 December 2012, 01:36 AM

5396R would be my choise.

Bulliondesk · 22 December 2012, 01:42 AM

5130!

myopiccoog · 22 December 2012, 02:07 AM

5130

subtona · 22 December 2012, 02:32 AM

5130 useful complication/ difficult to read/ beautiful
Vs
5396 annual complication w moon/ tedious to set/ beautiful

As sexy as the world time is, I feel I would be betraying myself not getting the 5396 which is is decidedly more legible.

randyyeap · 22 December 2012, 12:22 PM

5130 this time.

Time Exposure · 22 December 2012, 04:25 PM

5396 for me. I tried to like the World Time because, well, c'mon! Patek freakin' World Time, right?!?!?

I just can't get past the time dial. I know the dimensions of the case are standard, but when I look at the 5130, I see a tiny dial in a case that seems too big. The visual trick it plays on my simple mind is just not one that I like.

When I first was introduced to fine watches, many had similar styles to the Patek 5396. So I have admired that style for a long time...

Preacher · 23 December 2012, 01:18 AM

I never liked the World Time, until I tried one on! It's since been one of my favourate PP. I'd choose it with a bracelet. What a beauty!

SearChart · 23 December 2012, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

5396 for me. I tried to like the World Time because, well, c'mon! Patek freakin' World Time, right?!?!?

I just can't get past the time dial. I know the dimensions of the case are standard, but when I look at the 5130, I see a tiny dial in a case that seems too big. The visual trick it plays on my simple mind is just not one that I like.

When I first was introduced to fine watches, many had similar styles to the Patek 5396. So I have admired that style for a long time...

The style of the 5396 is indeed just splendid, especially the Rose golden one.

I am not too sure about the new 2012 versions of the 5396, having the option to equip the watch with a bracelet in white or rose gold is ofcourse very nice but the brown and blue dials are just 'not it' in my opinion.

21 December 2012, 03:00 PM	#1
dannyjak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 194	5130 World Time or 5396 Calatrava Hi guys Just wondering what your thoughts were on these 2 watches. 5130: a distinctively PP piece, although VC make one simpler, the PP is better all-round, and the micro rotor is just fantastic. A unique piece, but maybe a little dial busy and difficult to read the time. Great complication for frequent travellers. 5396: a step into the great PP territory, an annual calendar. Simple, clean lines and useful day/month indicators. A Calatrava classic. I understand they are apples and oranges, but if you had to choose one, what would it be? What is also likely to be more unique/collectible in future? Thanks

21 December 2012, 04:13 PM	#2
Palmasea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern CA. Watch: JLC~AP~RLX~PAM~UN Posts: 360	Like'em both From a pure esthetical point of view - it's the 5130 by a hair. The Wordtime is one hell of a beautiful watch, even for a sometimes skeptical PP fan that I am. Not knowing your collection, it will probably contrast well with your other watches? I would love to own a Worldtimer in a 40-42mm size if it's ever made. The calendar is quite beautiful as well, perhaps its a tad less agressive and more of a traditional dress watch...? I would chose the worldtime, unless you are convinced that you prefer a calendar for it's complication.

21 December 2012, 07:16 PM	#5
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	5130 with closed eyes!. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

21 December 2012, 07:38 PM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	WT action for me... but it's a hard one... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 December 2012, 10:33 PM	#9
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Danny, I can only reply with a pic! Good luck! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

21 December 2012, 04:22 PM	#3
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,063	5130 for sure such an awesome and unique complication

21 December 2012, 06:07 PM	#4
sandisk7 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SGP/USA Posts: 54	The 5396 is very nice but I'd go for the WT. Good luck. Best, Goh

21 December 2012, 08:45 PM	#7
YbNvS Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: 11610LN & 5119J Posts: 35	I am biased considering I have always wanted a 5131... either way you can't go wrong because WT and Annual Cal are the two that will hold their value. I can't see any changes to Annual Cal, but if one of the cities on the WT dial change then that becomes unique/collectible in future.

21 December 2012, 10:18 PM	#8
689maple Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Russ N. Location: Western N.C. USA Watch: 116718 PP & B Bay Posts: 323	The 5130 it to busy for me. If someone gives me one I will happily wear it but if I am buying its a 5396 without question.

22 December 2012, 12:12 AM	#10
Stuxnet Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 570	I like them both. Very tough decision. There's a 5130R for sale on TRF.

22 December 2012, 12:36 AM	#11
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Geez, that is one hard decision to make! I really love both and think the 5130 is a real masterpiece as well as a beautiful watch but for an only Patek I would prefer the 5396 myself (although I prefer the 5146 but let's not go there...), it is much more of a classic and since I'm personally not a big traveler I'd prefer to have an annual calendar. ...Besides, there's a lovely moonphase indicator on it and I think the complications are well displayed on the dial! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

22 December 2012, 12:52 AM	#12
KnitScarf07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Austin, TX Watch: 214270, 16233 Posts: 49	My vote is 5396 by a hair, but its a really close call! Tough question!

22 December 2012, 01:00 AM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	5130

22 December 2012, 01:42 AM	#15
Bulliondesk Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Howard100/101 Posts: 656	5130!

22 December 2012, 02:07 AM	#16
myopiccoog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 948	5130

22 December 2012, 02:32 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,054	5130 useful complication/ difficult to read/ beautiful Vs 5396 annual complication w moon/ tedious to set/ beautiful As sexy as the world time is, I feel I would be betraying myself not getting the 5396 which is is decidedly more legible. __________________

22 December 2012, 12:22 PM	#18
randyyeap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: malaysia Posts: 298	5130 this time. __________________ AP Owners Club Instagram: @randyn2

22 December 2012, 04:25 PM	#19
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	5396 for me. I tried to like the World Time because, well, c'mon! Patek freakin' World Time, right?!?!? I just can't get past the time dial. I know the dimensions of the case are standard, but when I look at the 5130, I see a tiny dial in a case that seems too big. The visual trick it plays on my simple mind is just not one that I like. When I first was introduced to fine watches, many had similar styles to the Patek 5396. So I have admired that style for a long time...

23 December 2012, 01:18 AM	#20
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	I never liked the World Time, until I tried one on! It's since been one of my favourate PP. I'd choose it with a bracelet. What a beauty!

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