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10 January 2022, 10:59 PM | #1 |
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Question re calibre 215ps of 5196
Hi guys, greetings from Hong Kong :) I have recently purchased my first Patek, 5196R, from my AD and am so happy to join this PP group as an owner.
From my testing of the watch so far, it runs beautifully at +1 sec for the past few days. However, I noticed that the power reserve is just approx 40 hours instead of 44 hours as stated in the manual. Is it normal from your expert opinions? Also, happy to share a photo of the beauty as attached. |
11 January 2022, 06:21 AM | #2 |
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beautiful piece - huge congrats , if I had smaller wrists I'd get the platinum version but I am waiting for my 6119.
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11 January 2022, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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Congrats, not sure about power reserve.
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11 January 2022, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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I think that’s normal. Could be that you didn’t have it 100% wound?
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11 January 2022, 08:30 PM | #5 |
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11 January 2022, 11:16 PM | #6 |
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No idea as to your question, but a huge congrats on the 5196R with silver dial which happens to be my favorite in-production Calatrava. Such a simple, clean, and beautiful watch! Much unlike the new 6119 which is trying too hard and includes too many design elements that don't work well combined.
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12 January 2022, 12:57 AM | #7 | |
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12 January 2022, 03:41 AM | #8 |
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Same PP here (and also my first and only one). I have the same experience with regards to the power reserve, i.e. not quite 44 hours tbh.
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12 January 2022, 10:10 AM | #9 |
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5196r is a great ref. I prefer it to the size of the 6119, but I actually like both quiet a bit. The new movement is an improvement power res and size in the 6119, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it is utilized in future references.
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12 January 2022, 10:34 AM | #10 |
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12 January 2022, 11:48 AM | #11 |
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I have owned several watches with this caliber. My experience is all over the board. Some older ones with servicing are lucky to get 30 hours. If you're getting 40 hours that is in my view is fairly good.
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12 January 2022, 07:28 PM | #12 |
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watch beat is fast than spec my guess
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12 January 2022, 08:50 PM | #13 |
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30 hours is really a low PR in modern and vintage standards. Wondering if there are any known design defects.
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12 January 2022, 09:07 PM | #14 |
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I’m getting around 40 hours, the movement is quite an old design now
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13 January 2022, 12:40 AM | #15 |
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Strangely enough, mine just showed 46 hours in latest testing concluded today. But anyway, it doesn’t matter much as I don’t mind winding this beauty every day I woke up :)
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