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HoosAir · 4 April 2018, 05:15 AM

I purchased a preowned 5146p from an AD this fall. It came on a grey strap that was too big for my wrist. I didn't like the grey strap anyway- it made the face look a little dull imo. As a temporary measure, they swapped the strap with a black one from another 5146p that fit better though was still too big, and offered to order 2 new straps of my choosing.

For the first of my new straps, I opted for a matte navy blue. After a five month wait (!) since extra short is a custom order I got the strap fitted at Henri Stern today. Unfortunately, I don't love it, though I like it better than either the grey or the black. It looks much more grey than the samples I had seen and the watch face still doesn't pop as much as I would like.

For my second strap, I am leaning towards matte chocolate. It seems to be able to dress up or down, while being a light enough color to allow the slate face to stand out. Thoughts? Any advice from owners of 5146G slate or 5146P would be appreciated! I don't want to strike out a second time...

HoosAir · 4 April 2018, 05:27 AM

Lighting not great but best I could manage.

tonupbklyn · 4 April 2018, 05:54 AM

i went to try this one a few days ago a wempe nyc. absolutely gorgeous. wish it was a tad bigger, or that the bezel was a tad narrower. even though it's 39mm, it looked much smaller on the wrist than, say, my Explorer 1 (also 39mm).

i think the case and bezel design makes the dial diameter smaller than other 39mm pieces.
regardless...stunning piece...may come back around it this one down the line.

slate dial is my fave version...very versatile with many different strap colors.

HoosAir · 4 April 2018, 06:04 AM

I have 6" wrists which is bad for certain watches I would love to own (like the dato or any patek chrono), but works well with the 5146....

ap1 · 4 April 2018, 06:19 AM

Slate and brown is a wonderful combo

RHIII · 4 April 2018, 07:40 AM

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Slate and brown is a wonderful combo

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AK797 · 4 April 2018, 08:09 AM

I think that looks good, but agree with the guys above brown and grey work a treat. Make sure it is not too dark, no pop, or too light, looks cheap.

HoosAir · 5 April 2018, 04:38 AM

Thanks for the advice folks, I think I will go chocolate brown, which is the color that comes on the 5146R.....

Silver Bullet · 5 April 2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HoosAir

Thanks for the advice folks, I think I will go chocolate brown, which is the color that comes on the 5146R.....

Post pics please!

Sonzy · 29 June 2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosAir

Thanks for the advice folks, I think I will go chocolate brown, which is the color that comes on the 5146R.....

Nice choice I was just going to recommend you this.

Sonzy · 29 June 2018, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HoosAir

Thanks for the advice folks, I think I will go chocolate brown, which is the color that comes on the 5146R.....

Can you post some pics please?

4 April 2018, 05:15 AM	#1
HoosAir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: 5711, 5167, 5146P Posts: 80	Strap advice for slate dial patek, in particular 5146 I purchased a preowned 5146p from an AD this fall. It came on a grey strap that was too big for my wrist. I didn't like the grey strap anyway- it made the face look a little dull imo. As a temporary measure, they swapped the strap with a black one from another 5146p that fit better though was still too big, and offered to order 2 new straps of my choosing. For the first of my new straps, I opted for a matte navy blue. After a five month wait (!) since extra short is a custom order I got the strap fitted at Henri Stern today. Unfortunately, I don't love it, though I like it better than either the grey or the black. It looks much more grey than the samples I had seen and the watch face still doesn't pop as much as I would like. For my second strap, I am leaning towards matte chocolate. It seems to be able to dress up or down, while being a light enough color to allow the slate face to stand out. Thoughts? Any advice from owners of 5146G slate or 5146P would be appreciated! I don't want to strike out a second time...

4 April 2018, 05:54 AM	#3
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	i went to try this one a few days ago a wempe nyc. absolutely gorgeous. wish it was a tad bigger, or that the bezel was a tad narrower. even though it's 39mm, it looked much smaller on the wrist than, say, my Explorer 1 (also 39mm). i think the case and bezel design makes the dial diameter smaller than other 39mm pieces. regardless...stunning piece...may come back around it this one down the line. slate dial is my fave version...very versatile with many different strap colors.

4 April 2018, 06:04 AM	#4
HoosAir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: 5711, 5167, 5146P Posts: 80	I have 6" wrists which is bad for certain watches I would love to own (like the dato or any patek chrono), but works well with the 5146....

4 April 2018, 06:19 AM	#5
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,182	Slate and brown is a wonderful combo

4 April 2018, 08:09 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,304	I think that looks good, but agree with the guys above brown and grey work a treat. Make sure it is not too dark, no pop, or too light, looks cheap.

5 April 2018, 04:38 AM	#8
HoosAir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: 5711, 5167, 5146P Posts: 80	Thanks for the advice folks, I think I will go chocolate brown, which is the color that comes on the 5146R.....

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