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Old 15 July 2018, 11:47 PM   #1
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Help Please: Need Something Dressier

Current collection in signature and I have a deposit on a 5712.

I've always wanted a Patek which is coming so I don't necessarily need to go Patek now to scratch that itch. However, for the price of a DD, I think Patek is a better buy (reasoned and differing opinions are welcomed). I've also always wanted a DD but I just don't know how well it would work on leather because it's not nearly as sleek as a Patek dress watch. I don't know what to do. All advice and opinions welcome.

Here are the watches I'm considering:

(a) Patek 6006G,
(b) Patek 5196G or P,
(c) Datejust 36: steel, jubilee, fluted, white or silver dial, and buy leather straps for dress it up,
(d) DD40: Everose/olive anniversary dial (although this is the least versatile IMO due to the dial color). Also would buy leather straps to dress it up,
(e) DD 36 or 40 in another combination with additional leather straps, or
(f) vintage
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Old 16 July 2018, 12:01 AM   #2
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Have you looked at the calatrava s with the officer case back? Can be had with a discount too
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Old 16 July 2018, 12:07 AM   #3
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5196P, similar to the original ref 96
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Old 16 July 2018, 12:21 AM   #4
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Hold tight for the 5712 and if you've just got to get something before it comes in, look at a 5227 or the 5196P mentioned previously.
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Old 16 July 2018, 12:51 AM   #5
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Have you looked at the calatrava s with the officer case back? Can be had with a discount too
5153R or G or J
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Old 16 July 2018, 03:13 AM   #6
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The DD in Everrose with green Romans from your list is the way to go while you wait on the 5712. I doubt you would wear those Calatravas much is my guess.
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Old 16 July 2018, 03:26 AM   #7
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From your Patek choices, i would go with 5196. Or, if money's no problem, i would get 5539 or 5o78.

The DD 36 has 3 models on leather strap, you could also check them out.
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Old 16 July 2018, 04:12 AM   #8
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5296 without a doubt, it’s a real stunner with it’s opaline dial. Also a bit thicker and thus sportier than the 5196.

Just recently bought the G version and I’m completely sold.
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Old 16 July 2018, 10:16 AM   #9
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I’d recommend a 5131R I like mine and you can dress it up or down.
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Old 16 July 2018, 10:52 AM   #10
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3919J! The quintessential Patek Calatrava.
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Old 16 July 2018, 11:36 AM   #11
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I recommend a 5196 to go with your brilliant collection.
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Old 16 July 2018, 12:01 PM   #12
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5296 without a doubt, it’s a real stunner with it’s opaline dial. Also a bit thicker and thus sportier than the 5196.

Just recently bought the G version and I’m completely sold.


+1. 5296G non-sector dial worth a look.
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Old 16 July 2018, 01:07 PM   #13
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You have plenty of Rolex so go a different route. 5196P is a classic
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I like Breguet numerals so the 5396.
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