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Bmcg · 13 November 2018, 11:56 AM

I keep going back and forth. Any thoughts?

Ichiran · 13 November 2018, 12:07 PM

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.

JorgeCCW · 13 November 2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

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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Hairdude1 · 13 November 2018, 12:50 PM

I agree with Micheal and Jorge

kneedeep · 13 November 2018, 01:12 PM

5396 for me too.

KWSub · 13 November 2018, 01:35 PM

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.

SW1 · 13 November 2018, 02:26 PM

If we talking about -012 then its hard to beat those breguet numerals....if its the baton then nah...5205 all the way

s.m.b. · 13 November 2018, 02:30 PM

5396R-011 is on my list. Love that reference!

Vaxe · 13 November 2018, 05:08 PM

5205g is my daily, love the pierced lugs.

jd57 · 13 November 2018, 11:25 PM

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).

Bmcg · 14 November 2018, 08:06 AM

Thank you everyone

Jonnyj · 14 November 2018, 09:25 AM

5205 !!!

Erod24 · 14 November 2018, 03:51 PM

5205 rose on black

Hermann · 14 November 2018, 07:05 PM

5205r-015

16610v · 20 November 2018, 02:02 PM

5396 for me, like it simplicity.

ap1 · 20 November 2018, 02:31 PM

5205

CoveWatch · 21 November 2018, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

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.

Agree completely! On the wrist its an understated stunning piece!

toucan · 21 November 2018, 06:22 AM

5396 for all the reasons stated previously.

AK797 · 21 November 2018, 06:24 AM

Really like both in RG, would probably favour the 5396 with Breguets.

R!$ · 21 November 2018, 07:11 AM

5396 blue dial is my fav

tchaic · 21 November 2018, 09:34 AM

Like both. Own 5396. So you know my vote...

Erod24 · 21 November 2018, 12:49 PM

5205

JJ WA · 21 November 2018, 08:36 PM

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.

WatchLurv · 21 November 2018, 09:46 PM

5205G because Im on list for it.

benlee · 21 November 2018, 10:36 PM

5205R for me.

More modern design, better legibility.

This thread need pics.

5Zigen · 22 November 2018, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

5205R for me.

More modern design, better legibility.

This thread need pics.

Beat me to it lol.

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sxdcfv · 22 November 2018, 04:01 AM

I vote 5205G, 2018 release. Love the sunburst blue- great piece.

FTE2014 · 22 November 2018, 05:28 AM

I have the 5396G, and I really love the 5205R. I really like the case design, particularly the lugs.

13 November 2018, 11:56 AM	#1
Bmcg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Nc Posts: 16	5205r vs 5396r I keep going back and forth. Any thoughts?

13 November 2018, 12:50 PM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I agree with Micheal and Jorge __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

13 November 2018, 01:12 PM	#5
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	5396 for me too. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

13 November 2018, 02:30 PM	#8
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	5396R-011 is on my list. Love that reference! __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

20 November 2018, 02:02 PM	#15
16610v "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YL Watch: Submariner Posts: 701	5396 for me, like it simplicity. __________________ Instagram: litwing23

13 November 2018, 12:07 PM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,598	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.

13 November 2018, 01:35 PM	#6
KWSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Key West Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 272	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
SW1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GB Posts: 296	If we talking about -012 then its hard to beat those breguet numerals....if its the baton then nah...5205 all the way

13 November 2018, 05:08 PM	#9
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	5205g is my daily, love the pierced lugs.

13 November 2018, 11:25 PM	#10
jd57 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 564	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).

14 November 2018, 08:06 AM	#11
Bmcg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Nc Posts: 16	Thank you everyone

14 November 2018, 09:25 AM	#12
Jonnyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Jonny Location: West Coast-Denver Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 708	5205 !!!

14 November 2018, 03:51 PM	#13
Erod24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Us Posts: 71	5205 rose on black

14 November 2018, 07:05 PM	#14
Hermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Marcello Location: Spain Posts: 408	5205r-015

20 November 2018, 02:31 PM	#16
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,036	5205

21 November 2018, 06:22 AM	#18
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	5396 for all the reasons stated previously.

21 November 2018, 06:24 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	Really like both in RG, would probably favour the 5396 with Breguets.

21 November 2018, 07:11 AM	#20
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	5396 blue dial is my fav

21 November 2018, 09:34 AM	#21
tchaic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Tag Heuer 2000 Posts: 490	Like both. Own 5396. So you know my vote...

21 November 2018, 12:49 PM	#22
Erod24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Us Posts: 71	5205

21 November 2018, 08:36 PM	#23
JJ WA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 787	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
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	5205G because Im on list for it.

21 November 2018, 10:36 PM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	5205R for me. More modern design, better legibility. This thread need pics. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

22 November 2018, 04:01 AM	#27
sxdcfv Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 342	I vote 5205G, 2018 release. Love the sunburst blue- great piece.

22 November 2018, 05:28 AM	#28
FTE2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Tim Location: Dubai Watch: 5712&5167&5130G Posts: 221	I have the 5396G, and I really love the 5205R. I really like the case design, particularly the lugs.

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