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glamorama · 17 February 2019, 08:32 AM

Been looking at the Patek pilot calatravas with second time zone, really like them in pictures but have never seen one live.

From experience I know I don't like watches above 40 mm since they usually don't look good on my 16.5 cm wrist. Is there any differences apart from size between the 5524 and 7234? Of course, the embarrassment and emasculation of wearing a ladies watch is potentially too hard to overcome.

The 5524R is 42mm and the 7234R is 37,5mm, there is also a difference in water resistance of 30m to the 5524 advantage. Movement seems to be the same.

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yessir69 · 17 February 2019, 09:26 AM

It’s not feminine. It’s just smaller.

Russell996 · 17 February 2019, 10:05 AM

I think it looks great, remember ladies pieces are a different rose gold to gents - 4N not 5N or 3N not 4N - can’t remember which PP uses.

Fat_ninja · 17 February 2019, 11:11 AM

I think its cute personally

goog53 · 17 February 2019, 10:31 PM

I have a 6.75” wrist and the 37.5mm for this piece seems like it would be great. I found it ridiculous that PP would initially release this labeled as a woman’s size.

tyler1980 · 17 February 2019, 11:31 PM

its the ladies shade of RG so it is different. Probably why its listed and marketed as a ladies watch and not "mid sized"

Rebel · 17 February 2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yessir69

It’s not feminine. It’s just smaller.

This.

ap1 · 17 February 2019, 11:43 PM

Wear what you want. I don’t know tons of wives desiring this watch, you?

Fat_ninja · 17 February 2019, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Wear what you want. I don’t know tons of wives desiring this watch, you?

Not mine...too small

AJW232 · 18 February 2019, 12:38 AM

I tried on the 5524r when the new Basel releases were doing the rounds Last year. My friend has a significantly smaller wrist than me and tried on the 7234r and it looked fine in him, it didn’t look feminine at all. If the smaller version fits your wrist better I wouldn’t have any issue buying it over the 5524r.

Jason36 · 18 February 2019, 12:55 AM

Lug width is much more narrow and strap is also disproportionately more narrow. I had felt the same way about the size working until I tried the 7234r. Due to the strap sizing and lug spacing, I can better appreciate why they labeled it “ladies”.

tyler1980 · 18 February 2019, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Wear what you want. I don’t know tons of wives desiring this watch, you?

but it is different. Its not just a smaller version. That would be one thing, but its more than that. How much of an issue that is can be debatable but its not a small 5524

ap1 · 18 February 2019, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

but it is different. Its not just a smaller version. That would be one thing, but its more than that. How much of an issue that is can be debatable but its not a small 5524

I don’t really view a different shade of Rg being that material. Although I haven’t seen IRL so I may be off. I don’t really care that PP says it’s a ladies shade

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AK797 · 18 February 2019, 02:05 AM

That watch is not feminine, if anything it looks like it would hurt my wrist with those pushers.

glamorama · 18 February 2019, 04:08 AM

Thanks for your answers, didn't know it had a different shade of rose gold. Probably that's why it's marketed as a ladies version as tyler1980 says.

Regardless, my first Patek is not going to be a ladies watch. Hopefully they come out with more versions with pilot look.

glamorama · 18 February 2019, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason36

Lug width is much more narrow and strap is also disproportionately more narrow. I had felt the same way about the size working until I tried the 7234r. Due to the strap sizing and lug spacing, I can better appreciate why they labeled it “ladies”.

Those details can certainly make a big difference too. Just missing the diamonds ;)

tyler1980 · 18 February 2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I don’t really view a different shade of Rg being that material. Although I haven’t seen IRL so I may be off. I don’t really care that PP says it’s a ladies shade

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my AD had both for a few days. Side by side they are definitely different. However if you only had one or the other as a point of reference you may not notice.

Kind of like the two versions of the BLRO bezel. With only one watch its really hard to tell they are different. Two side by side and its easier

17 February 2019, 08:32 AM	#1
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	Apart from size, what is feminine about 7234R Pilot Calatrava? Been looking at the Patek pilot calatravas with second time zone, really like them in pictures but have never seen one live. From experience I know I don't like watches above 40 mm since they usually don't look good on my 16.5 cm wrist. Is there any differences apart from size between the 5524 and 7234? Of course, the embarrassment and emasculation of wearing a ladies watch is potentially too hard to overcome. The 5524R is 42mm and the 7234R is 37,5mm, there is also a difference in water resistance of 30m to the 5524 advantage. Movement seems to be the same. Screenshot 2019-02-16 at 23.20.28.png

17 February 2019, 10:31 PM	#5
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	I have a 6.75” wrist and the 37.5mm for this piece seems like it would be great. I found it ridiculous that PP would initially release this labeled as a woman’s size. __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

17 February 2019, 11:31 PM	#6
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	its the ladies shade of RG so it is different. Probably why its listed and marketed as a ladies watch and not "mid sized" __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

17 February 2019, 09:26 AM	#2
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	It’s not feminine. It’s just smaller.

17 February 2019, 10:05 AM	#3
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,180	I think it looks great, remember ladies pieces are a different rose gold to gents - 4N not 5N or 3N not 4N - can’t remember which PP uses.

17 February 2019, 11:11 AM	#4
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I think its cute personally

17 February 2019, 11:43 PM	#8
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Wear what you want. I don’t know tons of wives desiring this watch, you?

18 February 2019, 12:38 AM	#10
AJW232 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 67	I tried on the 5524r when the new Basel releases were doing the rounds Last year. My friend has a significantly smaller wrist than me and tried on the 7234r and it looked fine in him, it didn’t look feminine at all. If the smaller version fits your wrist better I wouldn’t have any issue buying it over the 5524r.

18 February 2019, 12:55 AM	#11
Jason36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los angeles Posts: 20	Lug width is much more narrow and strap is also disproportionately more narrow. I had felt the same way about the size working until I tried the 7234r. Due to the strap sizing and lug spacing, I can better appreciate why they labeled it “ladies”.

18 February 2019, 02:05 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	That watch is not feminine, if anything it looks like it would hurt my wrist with those pushers.

18 February 2019, 04:08 AM	#15
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	Thanks for your answers, didn't know it had a different shade of rose gold. Probably that's why it's marketed as a ladies version as tyler1980 says. Regardless, my first Patek is not going to be a ladies watch. Hopefully they come out with more versions with pilot look.

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