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5204P white dial | 36 | 33.33% | |
5204P black dial | 52 | 48.15% | |
5204R rose white | 20 | 18.52% | |
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17 November 2019, 06:02 AM | #1 |
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Which 5204 would you choose??
Hi,
I am thinking to buy a Patek Philippe 5204, but the problem is I don’t know which version I like because I like the white bright platinum on the one hand and I like to see details in the dial... so I don’t know which version is the best for me ? How would you choose? |
17 November 2019, 06:08 AM | #2 |
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I've always liked the black P dial, very dynamic and sexy, also best hides the upside down MP which slightly bothers me.
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17 November 2019, 06:12 AM | #3 |
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First series production 5204p white dial. Black is nice but for this particular ref imo should go for the white. Can also get it cheaper than the black variant too
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17 November 2019, 07:30 AM | #4 |
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Black would be my choice
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17 November 2019, 07:36 AM | #5 |
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First 1 :)
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17 November 2019, 07:43 AM | #6 |
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black is beautiful!
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17 November 2019, 07:56 AM | #7 |
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Get all three
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18 November 2019, 12:39 AM | #8 |
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Black, no question
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18 November 2019, 12:43 AM | #9 |
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Platinums
White then black. White dials become exceptional when dark hands and markers are used.
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18 November 2019, 12:59 AM | #10 |
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I handled the black, stunning.
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18 November 2019, 06:06 AM | #11 |
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18 November 2019, 02:15 PM | #12 |
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The black is very elegant, is it possible to wear it with jeans casual?
I think the white one has a much more casual look, and you can see the dial details better, or what do you think?? |
18 November 2019, 07:17 PM | #13 |
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I wear the black one regularly with jeans and a leather jacket. I think it looks fantastic. The hands and hour indexes with lumiscent coating gives it a very sporty touch.
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18 November 2019, 07:18 PM | #14 |
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Voted for the white but really was a tie with the black
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19 November 2019, 09:02 AM | #15 |
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Sadly they killed the 5204P with Black dial before I could get one, and didn't replace it with anything this year.
Hopefully they roll out another platinum variant next year (only the 5204/1R remains in production right now). |
19 November 2019, 09:37 AM | #16 |
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I do not think they will produce another version of the 5204P. They produced the 5204P white and black dial versions for quite some time. Some existing owners of the 5204P will even say they over-produced it compared to the 5004. Patek cetainly over-produced the 5270 and 5170.
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19 November 2019, 11:37 AM | #17 |
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White dial for me, I tried a black dial on and it felt very formal. Maybe a brown strap could tone that down. Although my main gripe was its thickness, I thought it was quite awkward on the wrist.
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21 November 2019, 05:53 AM | #18 |
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Has here anybody else a 5204?
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21 November 2019, 09:04 AM | #19 |
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I voted for the white dial P because I generally prefer white dials over black dials unless just time only watches.
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22 November 2019, 02:36 PM | #21 |
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I have a 5204P-011 (black dial) and a 5004R, as well as a couple of other CH27-70 variants.
I expected to love the 5204-010 (white dial) because of its blackened hands and indexes on the warm, gold dial plate. But I found the blackened elements hard to read and distracting... unbalanced. I found none of the unique character and pop that is so special on my 5250G. The black dial version, for which I had PP make a dark blue, extra thick strap, has wonderful character and presence. The brushed steel chrono hands sealed the look for me. The lustrous black oxidized gold dial plate has beautiful texture, like an FP Journe black label. The 5204 is beautifully finished by today's standards at Patek, and the movement is extraordinary. I feel Theirry's heavy hand is apparent, though not as awkwardly as on the 5270 saga. The 5004 is up on its own shelf, IMHO. |
22 November 2019, 03:51 PM | #22 |
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Sigh...trying to be positive but not a fan of piston pushers
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22 November 2019, 08:39 PM | #23 | |
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Do you have some photos from your piece on that strap? |
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31 December 2019, 04:55 PM | #24 |
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Happy new year !!
I sill have no 5204 |
31 December 2019, 05:14 PM | #25 |
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Firstly I agree that the 5004 will come to be regarded as a very very special watch some years from now. Adding a ratrapante to the base Lemania was extremely difficult and it limited production...dial is beautiful and yes it’s 36mm, so what? Fabulous watch at PPs pinnacle. The inference from your post is Pateks finishing is not like it was “yesterday” - do you think that’s true? Although you think your 5204 is up there with an FPJ? Also I agree that Thierry has certainly made a mess of a few references. Would you mind elaborating on your heavy hand comment? |
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31 December 2019, 11:23 PM | #27 |
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1 January 2020, 01:15 AM | #28 |
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Black!
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1 January 2020, 04:54 AM | #29 |
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Had the opportunity to try one on in rose gold last year. Loved it and also feels fantastic on the wrist.
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