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Old 24 January 2020, 09:45 PM   #1
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I have had this watch a month now and I always knew it was a classic but I have now realised it’s perfect, the 37mm size is ideal for me and the 21mm strap is genius. Winding the watch every morning gives me time to plan the day ahead, I’m wondering why I did not buy one sooner.
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Old 24 January 2020, 09:49 PM   #2
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Congrats!! I love mine - wear it a lot more than I was actually expecting!!




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Old 24 January 2020, 11:04 PM   #3
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Beautiful watches.
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Old 24 January 2020, 11:49 PM   #4
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Super nice, congratulations on your new watch! I look forward to joining the 5196 club soon :-)
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Old 24 January 2020, 11:58 PM   #5
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Congrats Paul. I think the 5196 is classic dress patek watch. Love them.


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Old 25 January 2020, 12:02 AM   #6
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Old 25 January 2020, 12:09 AM   #7
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Beautiful. Love the strap and buckle shape too!
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Old 25 January 2020, 12:10 AM   #8
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Gorgeous piece
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Old 25 January 2020, 12:15 AM   #9
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In case anyone hasn't seen this video I thought it would be appropriate to post it here.

"A Mon Fils"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc8i5DO-BW4

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Old 25 January 2020, 07:40 AM   #10
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Perfect ,great looking piece
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Old 25 January 2020, 09:57 AM   #11
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Old 25 January 2020, 10:17 AM   #12
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Congrats on a great choice. T. Stern described the 5196 as "Le Grande Classique" in a past Patek Magazine issue.
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Old 25 January 2020, 10:21 AM   #13
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In case anyone hasn't seen this video I thought it would be appropriate to post it here.

"A Mon Fils"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc8i5DO-BW4

One of my favorites
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Old 26 January 2020, 08:54 PM   #14
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That's a beautiful dial and a lovely strap
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Old 27 January 2020, 07:04 AM   #15
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Congrats to a great watch! I just came back home with my first Patek, an white gold 5196G. Yesterday the AD told me that there will be no more like it, since they are discontinued for 2020. Really greatful I managed to find one of the last ones available in Europe. Enjoy your watch, its fantastic.
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Old 27 January 2020, 09:03 AM   #16
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A very classy watch. Enjoy.
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Old 27 January 2020, 10:55 AM   #17
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The 5196p is beautiful and one of the best dressy watches I like
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Old 28 January 2020, 10:37 PM   #18
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Love the proportions but hate the tiny movement, completely mis-sized.
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Old 28 January 2020, 10:40 PM   #19
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Congrats to a great watch! I just came back home with my first Patek, an white gold 5196G. Yesterday the AD told me that there will be no more like it, since they are discontinued for 2020. Really greatful I managed to find one of the last ones available in Europe. Enjoy your watch, its fantastic.


Who said the 5196 was being discontinued? I thought the discontinued list had been “leaked” on Instagram and saw no 5196s there


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Old 28 January 2020, 10:53 PM   #20
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Love 96. It wears bigger at 37mm. Beautiful Watch! Congrats!!!
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