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lovewatches1987 · 26 July 2021, 02:54 PM

Hello everyone, I would like to here your opinion regarding annual calendar timepieces 5205r and 5396r. Which one would be your choice and why?

Also, as far as i know, neither of them come with deployment buckle with Patek logo. Would you order it separately with additional strap or just keep it with standard tang buckle (more secure but less beautiful imho)? Thank you;)

sensui · 26 July 2021, 04:11 PM

5396r to me is preferable with the more classical throwback to classic PCs like the 3448.

Fenrira · 26 July 2021, 04:48 PM

I find the case of the 5205r much more interesting, but both dials are great in their own way. The deployant balances out the heft of the case (though this is more relevant with the 5905) better and also looks beautiful, so it’s a worthwhile purchase in my eyes.

Sisyphus · 26 July 2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

5396r to me is preferable with the more classical throwback to classic PCs like the 3448.

I would agree - the simplicity of the dial has great impact on me (specially the blue one).

Cheers,

steeevvvooo · 26 July 2021, 08:27 PM

My 5396R had deployant. It's a beautiful watch but I ended up trading for an AP ROC (plus cash my way at the time, I wouldn't get that deal now!)

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steeevvvooo · 26 July 2021, 08:37 PM

Couple of deployant pics I've just found.

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Benzsiam · 26 July 2021, 08:53 PM

I love the blue dial with baguette of 5396R-015.

Last week I saw this one on WatchRecon brand new for $50K, I think it was the best deal ever.

The company seems legit, so I try to wire money to him but the bank warned me twice, finally it was too late, somebody else got it.

I missed the best deal.

Billfav · 26 July 2021, 09:50 PM

I absolutely love the watch in particular the DNA is shares in appearance with its earlier PC predecessors. Stunning timepiece....

amanbra · 26 July 2021, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I love the blue dial with baguette of 5396R-015.

Last week I saw this one on WatchRecon brand new for $50K, I think it was the best deal ever.

The company seems legit, so I try to wire money to him but the bank warned me twice, finally it was too late, somebody else got it.

I missed the best deal.

I also think this watch is stunning

lovewatches1987 · 27 July 2021, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I love the blue dial with baguette of 5396R-015.

Last week I saw this one on WatchRecon brand new for $50K, I think it was the best deal ever.

The company seems legit, so I try to wire money to him but the bank warned me twice, finally it was too late, somebody else got it.

I missed the best deal.

What is a WatchRecon? It’s a first time i see this website, but most of listings are looks like from TRF

Benzsiam · 27 July 2021, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lovewatches1987

What is a WatchRecon? It’s a first time i see this website, but most of listings are looks like from TRF

WatchRecon is the website that combine all the watches for sell from all other websites. It is convenient for buyer to search.

CountryBoy · 27 July 2021, 10:59 AM

5396R is beautiful and in all likelihood i get it. But the blue in it, IMHO is not as beautiful as the mesmerizing blue in 5205G.

Initially I wanted 5205R but after seeing it next to 5205G and 5396R, the choice was clear for me.

Between your two considerations, 5205R is more interesting but you should still get 5396R.

kiton CH 5205G small.jpeg

2nastie · 29 July 2021, 06:41 AM

5205R if you are looking for something that is dressy with a modern flare.

5236R if you are looking for a classic dress piece with a vintage lineage.

Ones a future classic while the other is already one.

djnick · 4 August 2021, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

I love the blue dial with baguette of 5396R-015.

Last week I saw this one on WatchRecon brand new for $50K, I think it was the best deal ever.

The company seems legit, so I try to wire money to him but the bank warned me twice, finally it was too late, somebody else got it.

I missed the best deal.

I went for that one too but it sold out soo quick. I saw another seller selling it for about 48k but it looks slightly used. Think its still worth it?

sensui · 4 August 2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by djnick

I went for that one too but it sold out soo quick. I saw another seller selling it for about 48k but it looks slightly used. Think its still worth it?

If you can buy at that price lightly used. I personally think it's worth it. The watch is killer but certainly not some investment watch.... ACs in general Patek or not have soft resale in general. So I'd jump if I really like the watch. You're not getting any real discount via dealers these days.

Benzsiam · 5 August 2021, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by djnick

I went for that one too but it sold out soo quick. I saw another seller selling it for about 48k but it looks slightly used. Think its still worth it?

Did you know the seller (Perpetualman88) well?

Is he a trusted seller? His price seems to be very reasonable.

Thanks in advance for info.

djnick · 5 August 2021, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Did you know the seller (Perpetualman88) well?

Is he a trusted seller? His price seems to be very reasonable.

Thanks in advance for info.

I don't know him personally but his office is in Los Angeles where I am so I could have easily just swung by and picked it up. I did talk to him on the phone and he seemed like a reasonable guy.

rpl77 · 5 August 2021, 07:19 AM

I love my 5396g-014. I paid msrp from an AD while on vacation. Didn’t think I would like it until I tried it on, but damn! It’s gorgeous. Not concerned about resale since I’m passing it to my son

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CountryBoy · 5 August 2021, 07:43 AM

seems like i'm the only one here who finds 5396R blue dial, and/or 5396G more modern than the 5205G or 5205R.

All the four gorgeous.

amanbra · 6 August 2021, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CountryBoy

seems like i'm the only one here who finds 5396R blue dial, and/or 5396G more modern than the 5205G or 5205R.

All the four gorgeous.

Nah you’re not the only one. I feel they look way more modern.

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mjm700 · 7 August 2021, 06:07 AM

What are your thoughts on the readability of the date windows between the two? To me, while absolutely gorgeous, the in-line date windows on the 5236 would be impossible for me to read with my eyesight. The 5396 isn’t in-line but the 5205 looks like it would be easier to read?

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CountryBoy · 7 August 2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mjm700

What are your thoughts on the readability of the date windows between the two? To me, while absolutely gorgeous, the in-line date windows on the 5236 would be impossible for me to read with my eyesight. The 5396 isn’t in-line but the 5205 looks like it would be easier to read?

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to me, about the same...perhaps 5205 is quicker, easier to read...

Benzsiam · 7 August 2021, 11:28 PM

All of them are easy to read but 5205 is the easiest one.

26 July 2021, 02:54 PM	#1
lovewatches1987 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 128	5205r VS 5396r? Hello everyone, I would like to here your opinion regarding annual calendar timepieces 5205r and 5396r. Which one would be your choice and why? Also, as far as i know, neither of them come with deployment buckle with Patek logo. Would you order it separately with additional strap or just keep it with standard tang buckle (more secure but less beautiful imho)? Thank you;)

26 July 2021, 08:27 PM	#5
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	My 5396R had deployant. It's a beautiful watch but I ended up trading for an AP ROC (plus cash my way at the time, I wouldn't get that deal now!) Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

26 July 2021, 08:37 PM	#6
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Couple of deployant pics I've just found. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

26 July 2021, 08:53 PM	#7
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,921	I love the blue dial with baguette of 5396R-015. Last week I saw this one on WatchRecon brand new for $50K, I think it was the best deal ever. The company seems legit, so I try to wire money to him but the bank warned me twice, finally it was too late, somebody else got it. I missed the best deal. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

5 August 2021, 07:19 AM	#18
rpl77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: East Coast Watch: DaytonaC, 16710B Posts: 302	I love my 5396g-014. I paid msrp from an AD while on vacation. Didn’t think I would like it until I tried it on, but damn! It’s gorgeous. Not concerned about resale since I’m passing it to my son Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116500 white dial Rolex 16710 Pepsi Patek Philippe 5396G-014

View Poll Results: Would you go with
5205r	46	52.87%
5396r	41	47.13%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

26 July 2021, 04:11 PM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	5396r to me is preferable with the more classical throwback to classic PCs like the 3448.

26 July 2021, 04:48 PM	#3
Fenrira "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: UK, Asia Posts: 228	I find the case of the 5205r much more interesting, but both dials are great in their own way. The deployant balances out the heft of the case (though this is more relevant with the 5905) better and also looks beautiful, so it’s a worthwhile purchase in my eyes.

27 July 2021, 10:59 AM	#12
CountryBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Yonder Watch: sun, moon, heehaw Posts: 289	5396R is beautiful and in all likelihood i get it. But the blue in it, IMHO is not as beautiful as the mesmerizing blue in 5205G. Initially I wanted 5205R but after seeing it next to 5205G and 5396R, the choice was clear for me. Between your two considerations, 5205R is more interesting but you should still get 5396R. kiton CH 5205G small.jpeg

29 July 2021, 06:41 AM	#13
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	5205R if you are looking for something that is dressy with a modern flare. 5236R if you are looking for a classic dress piece with a vintage lineage. Ones a future classic while the other is already one.

5 August 2021, 07:43 AM	#19
CountryBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Yonder Watch: sun, moon, heehaw Posts: 289	seems like i'm the only one here who finds 5396R blue dial, and/or 5396G more modern than the 5205G or 5205R. All the four gorgeous.

7 August 2021, 06:07 AM	#21
mjm700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: US Posts: 373	What are your thoughts on the readability of the date windows between the two? To me, while absolutely gorgeous, the in-line date windows on the 5236 would be impossible for me to read with my eyesight. The 5396 isn’t in-line but the 5205 looks like it would be easier to read? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 August 2021, 11:28 PM	#23
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,921	All of them are easy to read but 5205 is the easiest one. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

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