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10 October 2018, 07:19 PM | #1 |
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Calatrava 5196: R or J?
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I’m currently in the process of deciding whether to purchase a 5196 R or J. I seem to like the dial of the J better (silver opaline) than the R (silver gray) but in terms of metal i prefer the R. I also plan to wear this for casual days. Which one would you choose? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
10 October 2018, 08:29 PM | #2 |
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I prefer the R for a dress watch. I have the 5712r and couldn’t be happier. I prefer YG on sports watches like my Sub though.
What color is your skin? I think the J would be a better combination with either a dark or light skinned person. The R with more in between.
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I prefer everything about the YG better. RG is a difficult metal as a lot depends on your skin tone. RG is also hard to match other metals with such as belt buckles, eyeglass frames, wedding bands, class rings etc. I have owned RG before and the second hand market is also more narrow for individuals looking for RG.
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I’m light skinned...not necessarily looking to make this my dress watch per se, it could be but I also plan to wear this with jeans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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10 October 2018, 10:31 PM | #6 |
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I bought the 5196R - purely because I like the opaline more. The J version is equally beautiful, so there is no wrong choice.
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I prefer R to J so that would be the primary factor here.
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10 October 2018, 11:32 PM | #8 |
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Would be the R for me
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The J, because of the dial, though for dress watches i like a lot the look between RG cases and leather straps. In your place, for getting a J or R, i would ask the Patek AD for an additional black or navy leather strap, so it would become more versatile.
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I opted for G, but if I were to choose between J and R, it would be R.
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I am in the mental process of convincing myself to spring for my first Patek and am looking to go with the 5196R. It’s really amazing and About two months ago said I didn’t need a dress watch but the more I look and try it on it truly can be versatile. Like Someone above there are a ton of strap options to change the look, looked at those last week also to further push me over the ledge!
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11 October 2018, 01:36 AM | #13 |
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I wear a Calatrava 3520DR. The rose gold is (to me) warmer and richer than yellow. I wear a rose gold signet ring. On the other side I wear as my daily, a PP Neptune in yg and stainless.
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Either is fine, in the current market the R is far more popular and desirable. Yellow gold watches are coming back but not in a big way yet. Rolex is able to sell yellow gold but it is limited in offerings from other companies.
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Thanks for all the replies!
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I was under the impression that the J is the opaline dial...at least, whiter, than the R...I may be wrong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Another vote for the R.
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Between those two I would choose R although the G is my absolute favorite.
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11 October 2018, 01:41 PM | #19 |
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R is much better for sure
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I think the "R" looks a little richer, whatever that means. I vote R
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Why not P?
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I will go for R and I have seen it before and love it. Keep us posted
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Between those two I like the look of the R more also
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13 October 2018, 07:24 AM | #27 |
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Here’s the r from Tiffany I tried on today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Love both. J maybe a little more.
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Very nice! Did you make the purchase? I’m not sure Tiffany would be the best AD to establish a relationship with. Seems like they would have exceptionally long waiting periods for the more desirable references.
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Nope I did not and won’t. You are spot on they told me if I got this an annual calendar and a watch for my wife i could apply for a 5711 or 5167!! And the current list is 6years!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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