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chimp98 · 14 August 2023, 04:49 AM

OP, any additional details on why you passed? Is it because you don't like the reference or is it due to the cost?

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bob101 · 19 August 2023, 10:36 AM

You have to really like these new models at retail prices. It’s a big jump from the prices of 5196 or even 6119 to spend what is it around 40 usd on a basic calatrava? Around 8 US more then the 6119 if I recall.
Always buy what you really want and don’t just buy to keep the AD happy would be my advice.

htff · 19 August 2023, 07:20 PM

Not all all - if you are having second thoughts of owning it when AD call, it's right of you to pass it up. Watches are big money, buy what you ultimately like and will hold for a long time.

1st amg · 19 August 2023, 09:05 PM

I would not buy it if it is not the one you want.

Narbeh · 20 August 2023, 02:25 AM

Just tried it on yesterday. Put on the wishlist. Why did you pass I’m curious?

nickorette · 20 August 2023, 03:19 AM

Buy what you want! I'd make the same call too, this one doesn't do anything for me

bobernet · 20 August 2023, 02:18 PM

If you liked it, and could comfortably afford it, you wouldn’t have passed. Either reason is a good reason not to buy the watch.

77T · 20 August 2023, 08:29 PM

This model, with its textured pebbled surface dial and arabics, evokes an Exploreresque vibe to me.

Some may not like that look - so I’d never say OP was stupid to pass.

Buying a watch you don’t like just to flip? Now that would be stupid in this market.

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Sunny_Submariner · 21 August 2023, 02:36 PM

It’s not stupid. I was offered a Code 11.59 that I turned down. While I love the 5226G (and personally own one), I wouldn’t put down that much cash if I truly didn’t love the piece. Money isn’t easy to come by so if you buy something as pricey as a Patek, it better be the one you truly want.

sxdcfv911 · 25 August 2023, 04:21 AM

I also was offered and passed. I like the 'big brother version' better.

Tan · 26 August 2023, 02:21 AM

5226 is a desirable model as far as the Calatrava's are concerned but if you did not like it then you made the right decision.

worldofoyster · 1 September 2023, 03:40 AM

why pass, tho?

topcat30093 · 5 September 2023, 07:33 AM

Personally, I wouldn’t have passed on it.
Though the OP appears reluctant to add any additional information.
Perhaps they have got buyers remorse?

unotaz · 5 September 2023, 08:08 AM

Nah, you are not stupid. I wouldn't want one either.

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Originally Posted by zlin08033

AD called - 5226G is available, I passed.

14 August 2023, 04:49 AM	#31
chimp98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Huy Location: California Watch: FPJ Octa Lune Posts: 141	OP, any additional details on why you passed? Is it because you don't like the reference or is it due to the cost? Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk __________________ "The trouble is, you think you have time." - Buddha 2FA activated

19 August 2023, 07:20 PM	#33
htff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jo Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex 18078 Posts: 661	Not all all - if you are having second thoughts of owning it when AD call, it's right of you to pass it up. Watches are big money, buy what you ultimately like and will hold for a long time. __________________ From Singapore, long-time forum member, recent Pledge member. Instagram (2 accounts) - jothehipster , strapsxcalibre . Happy to interact with fellow watch collectors around the world.

20 August 2023, 03:19 AM	#36
nickorette "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 258	Buy what you want! I'd make the same call too, this one doesn't do anything for me __________________ IWC: Portuguese Min. Repeater, Pilot 36, Pallweber RG, Vintage Pilot's, Ingenieur Patek: 5098P, 5738R, 5120G, 5172G JLC: Reverso Classic, Duomètre, Polaris Memovox 50th, MUTM Enamel AP: 15450 Lange: Lange 1, Copper Blue, Richard Lange, 1815 Up/Down Rolex: 116000, 116520, 126655, 124060, 116505, 228238 Panerai: Luminor 676 Omega: Aqua Terra, SM 300, Museum N°10, SM 321, CK 859 Cartier: Santos Medium, Tank LC VC: Cornes De Vache, Triple Calendrier, 222, 4300V/120R FPJ: CS LF: Classic Micro Rotor

20 August 2023, 08:29 PM	#38
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,883	This model, with its textured pebbled surface dial and arabics, evokes an Exploreresque vibe to me. Some may not like that look - so I’d never say OP was stupid to pass. Buying a watch you don’t like just to flip? Now that would be stupid in this market. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 September 2023, 07:33 AM	#43
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Personally, I wouldn’t have passed on it. Though the OP appears reluctant to add any additional information. Perhaps they have got buyers remorse? __________________

19 August 2023, 10:36 AM	#32
bob101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 562	You have to really like these new models at retail prices. It’s a big jump from the prices of 5196 or even 6119 to spend what is it around 40 usd on a basic calatrava? Around 8 US more then the 6119 if I recall. Always buy what you really want and don’t just buy to keep the AD happy would be my advice.

19 August 2023, 09:05 PM	#34
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,539	I would not buy it if it is not the one you want.

20 August 2023, 02:18 PM	#37
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	If you liked it, and could comfortably afford it, you wouldn’t have passed. Either reason is a good reason not to buy the watch.

21 August 2023, 02:36 PM	#39
Sunny_Submariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 89	It’s not stupid. I was offered a Code 11.59 that I turned down. While I love the 5226G (and personally own one), I wouldn’t put down that much cash if I truly didn’t love the piece. Money isn’t easy to come by so if you buy something as pricey as a Patek, it better be the one you truly want.

25 August 2023, 04:21 AM	#40
sxdcfv911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 241	I also was offered and passed. I like the 'big brother version' better.

26 August 2023, 02:21 AM	#41
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	5226 is a desirable model as far as the Calatrava's are concerned but if you did not like it then you made the right decision.

1 September 2023, 03:40 AM	#42
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 1,839	why pass, tho?

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