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20 April 2019, 05:22 AM | #31 |
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Argh it’s a really really confusing dial.
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Don’t get me wrong I’m not a fan either but I can see why others are
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20 April 2019, 08:38 AM | #33 |
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This is pretty much where I find myself regarding this reference.
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20 April 2019, 12:14 PM | #34 |
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20 April 2019, 12:26 PM | #35 |
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I like it.
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20 April 2019, 01:16 PM | #36 |
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Might look stunning in person, but appear to be very low key in pictures.
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20 April 2019, 07:31 PM | #37 |
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This should be another home run for Patek!
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I think the original tan Calf Strap suits better for the character of this watch. This Weekly Calendar watch in SS is a work watch--or even a tool watch, if you may. An alligator strap would be better for a more formal, dressier watch. But, heck, you can equip it with any strap you fancy. Anything goes! |
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22 April 2019, 07:17 AM | #39 |
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I love it, my AD hopes to have one for me by year’s end but I’m not holding my breath lol.
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22 April 2019, 10:03 AM | #40 |
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22 April 2019, 11:04 AM | #41 |
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Hmm. I suspect that if not for stainless steel there would be less interest in this one. Very busy dial with the symmetry kind of ruined by the date aperture - date wheel color doesn't bother me but the cutout just doesn't cut it given the overall design.
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I think I would need to see it in person, but it still is not my cup of tea despite all the live pictures and video I've seen. That dial makes me dizzy to read it and I'm still not a fan of the font. And I am not a fan of the datewheel contrast. But I do think the tan calf strap looks great on it, and I can understand the appeal!
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Cheers man
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It would be an absolute dog in white gold. That’s the hobby though. That’s the game
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22 April 2019, 10:34 PM | #47 |
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Interesting reference. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh before deciding.
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23 April 2019, 12:13 AM | #48 |
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Dial vs the date wheel non-matching = meh. $20 strap on a molto $$$$$ piece = meh # 2. The weird calligraphy exercise on an already busy dial = meh # 3. Usually in this price range even one meh is enough to kill the interest. I am sure they will sell truckloads but it is just on where it should be in terms of these little execution details if they slap PP logo on it If it were a Tissot - I'd be rather interested...otherwise, it is a hard pass.
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4 years ago Patek came out with the 5524G. Finally a casual piece on a strap was released. The issues in my opinion were the fact that it was WG and big at 42mm. With the release of the 5212A it fills a need that many of Us are looking for.... A stainless steel watch at a wearable size on a casual strap. Guys who currently own Nauts and Aquas are going to want this piece as a change of pace and to have something different. I think most would agree society in general dresses more casual (ex: nice jeans and a sport coat without a tie). You guys can flame me for this or call me a Hodinkee lover but Ben Clymer said it best during Basel when he said that the stuff on croc just doesnt work these days and I agree in many instances. Patek may be starting to realize this with their offerings for the last two years and adding more casual pieces I think ex: 5172, 5212, 5726, 5168, 5740, 5968. We may not like it but the dress watch is currently on life support. Just my 2cents
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I have different view about it, and of course everything is very Subjective. But to me watches like these Calatravas: 5524G and 5212 are attempts to start guiding the public to see what patek is all about, and Patek is not about Sport watches (Nauti and Aqua) or these in between pieces (5524 and 5212). We know that when you are buying Patek you are really not serious about it until it has leather on it (John Mayer) and descently complicated.
I know this because I went for it with the 5524G , it's a cool watch (i still like it) but i Knew deep inside of me this not the essence of patek , is a step forward away from the sport watch craziness but never the ultimate destination. So I think this watch 5212, it will do what is supposed to do , a step. And people eventually will gain appreciation for what a serious patek is all about. Just strap a 5270P salmon dial , or even my humble 5905P on your wrist and it's Patek magic at work. Now how to get a rapper to appreciate this , you have to give them 5524G or 5212 so they start thinking more leather and less bracelets. And even if it doesn't work, its a win win for Patek because they will make profit out of it.
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Humble 5905p?!?
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23 April 2019, 11:19 AM | #53 |
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In this episode of Talking Watches he showed 20 watches and only 2 had leather straps Get on the 5212A train Jorge
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23 April 2019, 01:28 PM | #54 |
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He said he can’t wear leather when performing because the sweat will destroy the strap. My guess is he can afford to buy a few straps!
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well yeah relatively speaking
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And if someone denies that, that person doesn't know squat bro
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5212 first seen : absolute beauty
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I absolutely love it. Just wish it had lumed hands and 100m water resistance then I'd be all over it.
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One of our AD’s got to see this in person... sent us some moving pics.... its a stunner.
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