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13 November 2018, 11:56 AM | #1 |
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5205r vs 5396r
I keep going back and forth. Any thoughts?
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13 November 2018, 12:07 PM | #2 |
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Both are nice watches but I prefer the cleaner aesthetics of the 5396. The day-month apertures on the 5396 are smaller than the ones on the 5205 though, so they are slightly more difficult to read. Some may like the double circles connected by the hour indicators on the dial of the 5205, but I prefer the simpler layout of the 5396 with the hour batons.
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5205r vs 5396r
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13 November 2018, 12:50 PM | #4 |
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I agree with Micheal and Jorge
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5396 for me too.
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13 November 2018, 01:35 PM | #6 |
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5205 for me.
Larger and more modern case design for my 7.5” wrists (40mm>38.5mm). Also the more legible and less cluttered calendar apertures make this my choice. |
13 November 2018, 02:26 PM | #7 |
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If we talking about -012 then its hard to beat those breguet numerals....if its the baton then nah...5205 all the way
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13 November 2018, 02:30 PM | #8 |
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5396R-011 is on my list. Love that reference!
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13 November 2018, 05:08 PM | #9 |
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5205g is my daily, love the pierced lugs.
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13 November 2018, 11:25 PM | #10 |
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5205 is 40mm but with the concave bezel has the same or smaller dial as the 5396. Dial size contributes strongly to perceived watch size. Also 5205 is thicker. Thicker and smaller dial didn't work for me (8 inch wrist).
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14 November 2018, 08:06 AM | #11 |
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Thank you everyone
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14 November 2018, 09:25 AM | #12 |
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5205 !!!
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14 November 2018, 03:51 PM | #13 |
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5205 rose on black
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20 November 2018, 02:02 PM | #15 |
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5396 for me, like it simplicity.
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21 November 2018, 03:43 AM | #17 | |
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21 November 2018, 06:22 AM | #18 |
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5396 for all the reasons stated previously.
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21 November 2018, 06:24 AM | #19 |
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Really like both in RG, would probably favour the 5396 with Breguets.
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21 November 2018, 07:11 AM | #20 |
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5396 blue dial is my fav
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21 November 2018, 09:34 AM | #21 |
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Like both. Own 5396. So you know my vote...
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21 November 2018, 12:49 PM | #22 |
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21 November 2018, 08:36 PM | #23 |
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If the 5205R is the black dial model, I largely prefer that one. Otherwise, I would go with the 5396R blue dial. I am not into the white/cream dial options in either reference.
If you would also consider white gold, it would be a much tougher call. I love the blue dial 5205G, the grey-breguet 5396G and the plain baton white dial 5396G. All beautiful watches. Great to see some love for the annual calendars. |
21 November 2018, 09:46 PM | #24 |
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5205G because Im on list for it.
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21 November 2018, 10:36 PM | #25 |
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5205R for me. More modern design, better legibility.
This thread need pics.
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22 November 2018, 04:01 AM | #27 |
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I vote 5205G, 2018 release. Love the sunburst blue- great piece.
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22 November 2018, 05:28 AM | #28 |
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I have the 5396G, and I really love the 5205R. I really like the case design, particularly the lugs.
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