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debner4 · 17 June 2018, 04:39 PM

Considering the discontinued model with the black face in white gold, but thoughts on any of the versions would be appreciated.

MCMartiny · 17 June 2018, 05:39 PM

I personally like the aesthetics of the classic "Officer's" watch design with screw lugs, onion crown and hunter case and the black dial 5153G is IMHO a very nice and classy piece. The guilloche on the dial is also a nice feature that sets this model apart from the "flat" dial Calatravas.

I always enjoy Tim's YT watch reviews and his review of the 5153G is no exception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Xx-wqv-RQ

jon_jon · 18 June 2018, 01:07 AM

The 5153 has been at the upper limit of the price range for Calatravas, so it is often overlooked in favor of the less expensive Calatravas. However the guilloche dial, officer's caseback, deployant clasp and the larger crown makes it stand out.

The black dial 5153G looks quite nice

Silver Bullet · 18 June 2018, 02:21 AM

I love the 5153 for the reasons already stated in this thread but also because it has so much Patek DNA in it. This case design has long been in use, and this is the most beautiful version to date, IMO. You just have to decide if you want a more traditional look vs the more modern 5227, which wears quite a bit larger (and has a tang buckle). I wouldn’t be surprised if you could buy one with a nice discount, especially the discontinued black model if it hasn’t gone yet.

DasKptl · 18 June 2018, 04:50 AM

Go for it. The 5153 is my favorite Calatrava. I think it looks better than other Calatrava models. And the hunter case back is a definite plus.

Air Tzar · 18 June 2018, 06:23 AM

Don’t like it. Not for me.

Bearxj86 · 18 June 2018, 01:41 PM

I have one for sale rose gold BNIB dated May this year for a fair price. Will be back in he US on the 24th. PM me if interested?

17 June 2018, 04:39 PM	#1
debner4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 268	Any thoughts on Patek 5153? Considering the discontinued model with the black face in white gold, but thoughts on any of the versions would be appreciated.

18 June 2018, 06:23 AM	#6
Air Tzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Out West Watch: 114060 Posts: 206	Don’t like it. Not for me. __________________ "It's hard to find the proper adjectives to describe the Submariner. It's the watch that can both begin and end a collection. It's the watch that you can wear every single day of your life and not worry about, or it's the watch you can put in a safe and have it rise in value year after year. The Submariner is, in my belief, the quintessential timepiece for many. When my mind thinks of the word 'watch,' it is a Submariner I see."

17 June 2018, 05:39 PM	#2
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	I personally like the aesthetics of the classic "Officer's" watch design with screw lugs, onion crown and hunter case and the black dial 5153G is IMHO a very nice and classy piece. The guilloche on the dial is also a nice feature that sets this model apart from the "flat" dial Calatravas. I always enjoy Tim's YT watch reviews and his review of the 5153G is no exception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Xx-wqv-RQ

18 June 2018, 01:07 AM	#3
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	The 5153 has been at the upper limit of the price range for Calatravas, so it is often overlooked in favor of the less expensive Calatravas. However the guilloche dial, officer's caseback, deployant clasp and the larger crown makes it stand out. The black dial 5153G looks quite nice

18 June 2018, 02:21 AM	#4
Silver Bullet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Earth Watch: 5711 Posts: 262	I love the 5153 for the reasons already stated in this thread but also because it has so much Patek DNA in it. This case design has long been in use, and this is the most beautiful version to date, IMO. You just have to decide if you want a more traditional look vs the more modern 5227, which wears quite a bit larger (and has a tang buckle). I wouldn’t be surprised if you could buy one with a nice discount, especially the discontinued black model if it hasn’t gone yet.

18 June 2018, 04:50 AM	#5
DasKptl Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 378	Go for it. The 5153 is my favorite Calatrava. I think it looks better than other Calatrava models. And the hunter case back is a definite plus.

18 June 2018, 01:41 PM	#7
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,801	I have one for sale rose gold BNIB dated May this year for a fair price. Will be back in he US on the 24th. PM me if interested?

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