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Kauder · 5 August 2015, 04:43 AM

Evening everyone,

a long-time lurker has now finally signed up. Thanks for the very useful content so far. Maybe you can help me?

I am in desperate need of a RG PP to round off my collection. I am mostly wearing suits. So far, my thoughs circulate around these:

- 5196R with black matte strap
- 5296R Sector Dial with deep navy blue strap
- 5119R with regular factory strap

I have not looked at 5000R and 6000R yet.

So, what are your views on these reference numbers?

shirtguy · 5 August 2015, 05:20 AM

5296r with sector dial

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 05:23 AM

It is indeed quite an intriguing watch. It looks much more delicate in real life than on internet pics, where the (larger) PP logo looks often a bit like Comic Sans.

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 05:35 AM

Now the difficult question - would you flip a YG 16518 (=Zenith Daytona on a black leather strap) for a 5296R?

Flex368 · 5 August 2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kauder

So, what are your views on these reference numbers?

My thought is that you should definitely consider the 5227R.

I´ll leave posting pictures to Mike.

kilyung · 5 August 2015, 05:41 AM

kilyung · 5 August 2015, 05:43 AM

It's an amazingly clean looking watch.

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 05:51 AM

5227 is nice but 1. too large 2. above my budget

kilyung · 5 August 2015, 06:02 AM

In that case, I'd go 5127r or 5296r.

thomaspp · 5 August 2015, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

In that case, I'd go 5127r or 5296r.

Nice pics Mike! When did you learn how to use a camera like that?!

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 06:19 AM

Does anyone have a 5296R sector dial? pics?

thomaspp · 5 August 2015, 06:22 AM

5296r is a cool looking watch. I too was craving a rose gold dressier watch and that lead me to this. Best

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discusdave · 5 August 2015, 06:23 AM

The sector dial does not do much for me.

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 06:24 AM

would you flip a YG 16518 (=Zenith Daytona on a black leather strap) for a 5296R?

discusdave · 5 August 2015, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

5296r is a cool looking watch. I too was craving a rose gold dressier watch and that lead me to this. Best

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The 5205 is a great watch, and one of the annual calendars I am considering, in addition to the 5146 series. I just happen to love power reserve indicators, and that is the only thing I wish the 5205 had.

Also looking at the 5227.

thomaspp · 5 August 2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by discusdave

The 5205 is a great watch, and one of the annual calendars I am considering, in addition to the 5146 series. I just happen to love power reserve indicators, and that is the only thing I wish the 5205 had.

Also looking at the 5227.

When looking at ACs I had actually narrowed my choices down to the 5396 and the 5205G. I too like a power reserve indicator but in truth have never found to be very useful and there were too many things I personally don't like on the 5146 (date display not in windows, lume on hands and font of 3, 9 and 12)..... When the 5205R black dial was released, the rose gold case paired with the black dial sealed the deal for me.

Racerdj · 5 August 2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

mps354 · 5 August 2015, 09:15 AM

I like the 5196r, perfect dress watch

Racerdj · 5 August 2015, 09:19 AM

The PP 5205 should be considered! I know that the PP 5980 is not in consideration but here is another look at PP Rose Gold.........

CWIN · 5 August 2015, 12:14 PM

Out of your choices, I'd go 5296R or even better 5205R.

Hairdude1 · 5 August 2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's an amazingly clean looking watch.

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Out of your choices, I'd go 5296R or even better 5205R.

Hi, 5205 and any kind of Nautilus are no-nos.

Why do you think the 5296R would be "it"?

topcat30093 · 5 August 2015, 03:01 PM

Personally, if not the 5227 than the 5127.
I think that the flat bezel of the 5296 is too prone to getting scratched

topcat30093 · 5 August 2015, 03:02 PM

Awesome photos Mike

Is the bezel concaved similar to the 5205?

Kauder · 5 August 2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

Personally, if not the 5227 than the 5127.
I think that the flat bezel of the 5296 is too prone to getting scratched

Because of the angle? Or do you mean that on a flat bezel scratches are much more visible?

kilyung · 5 August 2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

Awesome photos Mike

Is the bezel concaved similar to the 5205?

Yes but not as pronounced.

topcat30093 · 5 August 2015, 03:56 PM

Yes, the bezel is very flat on the 5296 which is the same for the 5107. And so imo you are more likely to catch it.

I have a 5127R with a rounder bezel and so far so............

topcat30093 · 5 August 2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Yes but not as pronounced.

Thanks Mike

SearChart · 5 August 2015, 04:32 PM

I vote for the 5119R, I tried one 2 years ago and I loved it.

Patekaholic · 5 August 2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Can I post these picture on Instagram?

5 August 2015, 04:43 AM	#1
Kauder Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 55	RG advice & inspiration needed Evening everyone, a long-time lurker has now finally signed up. Thanks for the very useful content so far. Maybe you can help me? I am in desperate need of a RG PP to round off my collection. I am mostly wearing suits. So far, my thoughs circulate around these: - 5196R with black matte strap - 5296R Sector Dial with deep navy blue strap - 5119R with regular factory strap I have not looked at 5000R and 6000R yet. So, what are your views on these reference numbers?

5 August 2015, 06:22 AM	#12
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	5296r is a cool looking watch. I too was craving a rose gold dressier watch and that lead me to this. Best Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

5 August 2015, 09:19 AM	#19
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	The PP 5205 should be considered! I know that the PP 5980 is not in consideration but here is another look at PP Rose Gold......... __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

5 August 2015, 12:14 PM	#20
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Out of your choices, I'd go 5296R or even better 5205R. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

5 August 2015, 03:01 PM	#23
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Personally, if not the 5227 than the 5127. I think that the flat bezel of the 5296 is too prone to getting scratched __________________

5 August 2015, 05:20 AM	#2
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,294	5296r with sector dial

5 August 2015, 05:23 AM	#3
Kauder Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 55	It is indeed quite an intriguing watch. It looks much more delicate in real life than on internet pics, where the (larger) PP logo looks often a bit like Comic Sans.

5 August 2015, 05:35 AM	#4
Kauder Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 55	Now the difficult question - would you flip a YG 16518 (=Zenith Daytona on a black leather strap) for a 5296R?

5 August 2015, 05:41 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873

5 August 2015, 05:43 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	It's an amazingly clean looking watch.

5 August 2015, 05:51 AM	#8
Kauder Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 55	5227 is nice but 1. too large 2. above my budget

5 August 2015, 06:02 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	In that case, I'd go 5127r or 5296r.

5 August 2015, 06:19 AM	#11
Kauder Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 55	Does anyone have a 5296R sector dial? pics?

5 August 2015, 06:23 AM	#13
discusdave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 84	The sector dial does not do much for me.

5 August 2015, 06:24 AM	#14
Kauder Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 55	would you flip a YG 16518 (=Zenith Daytona on a black leather strap) for a 5296R?

5 August 2015, 09:15 AM	#18
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	I like the 5196r, perfect dress watch

5 August 2015, 03:02 PM	#24
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Awesome photos Mike Is the bezel concaved similar to the 5205? __________________

5 August 2015, 03:56 PM	#27
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Yes, the bezel is very flat on the 5296 which is the same for the 5107. And so imo you are more likely to catch it. I have a 5127R with a rounder bezel and so far so............ __________________

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