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12 September 2017, 07:53 AM
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First Patek - Which Annual Calendar?
Finally reached a point to buy my first Patek.
I am torn between the 5396G or the 5205G What do you guys think??  
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12 September 2017, 07:55 AM
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5396G for me
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12 September 2017, 08:20 AM
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My annual calendar obsession actually came from reading your post over the years about your 5146 on here and WUS. 
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12 September 2017, 08:20 AM
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Prefer the 5396G as well.
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12 September 2017, 08:47 AM
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Of those, the upper one w/ Breguet numerals, but the 5146 is better-looking than both.
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12 September 2017, 08:49 AM
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12 September 2017, 08:54 AM
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The Breguet numbers on the 5396G are quite nice. The deployant clasp on the 5396 is also a plus. But both excellent watches!
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12 September 2017, 08:57 AM
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5396 as well, but in either case excellent taste!
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12 September 2017, 09:01 AM
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You can't go wrong. Both great pieces. 5905 is another level!
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12 September 2017, 09:08 AM
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5905 is indeed a different class of watch, but not exactly a restful dial to look at.
The older I get and the more watches I see, the more I value simplicity, and this is why I really dislike the PP perpetual chronos which we are encouraged to aspire to. Even central seconds are beginning to irritate me, and I prefer the AP Jumbo to the hallow'd 5711 for that reason alone. Anyway, who cares what I or anyone else thinks? OP, you are the one who will have to live with your choice, so get the one you like. |
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12 September 2017, 09:28 AM
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5396 great looking!
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12 September 2017, 10:01 AM
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I love the 5396
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12 September 2017, 10:14 AM
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12 September 2017, 10:40 AM
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5396 for sure. Need the breguet numerals. I actually prefer it in rose gold. This is high on the bucket list.
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12 September 2017, 11:21 AM
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Of the choices presented, I'd take the 5396 head and shoulders above the other. 
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12 September 2017, 11:55 AM
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Thats a tough one but I think I would go with the 5205 in this case
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12 September 2017, 12:36 PM
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5396 easily. On that particular 5205 you will die on resale! The 5396 is slightly smaller although the 5205 wears small but I like all dates etc in windows and breguet always a slum dunk for me. However whilst not an option I would go 5235 if I did it again
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12 September 2017, 12:38 PM
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5396 I say or that 5905!
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12 September 2017, 12:51 PM
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5035g salmon dial, for something a little out of the ordinary
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12 September 2017, 02:47 PM
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Thanks guys, I was leaning towards the 5396G and you guys confirmed that for me.
My girlfriend chose the 5205 which made me second guess my decision (I know, I shouldnt listen to her haha!) |
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12 September 2017, 03:34 PM
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Hahaha I can surely attest to that! Sold my 5205 when I got bored on the dial. It's a neither here nor there AC watch IMO - thick and sporty dial to actually qualify for a dress watch, while the dauphine hands and leather strap make it strange to qualify for a casual watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 September 2017, 04:19 PM
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5396G might be better... if it were not for either 5205R in black or 5146P.
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12 September 2017, 05:44 PM
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12 September 2017, 05:52 PM
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5396g
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12 September 2017, 09:21 PM
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12 September 2017, 09:59 PM
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12 September 2017, 11:00 PM
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I'd go for the 5396 among the two.
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12 September 2017, 11:13 PM
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I like them both, but prefer the 5396
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12 September 2017, 11:24 PM
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I've always liked the 5205, but that picture of the 5396 just made me go "wow, that's nice".
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12 September 2017, 11:48 PM
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Whenever in doubt...always go Breguet.
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