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Old 14 May 2021, 10:49 AM   #1
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Icon20 Patek 5396R Blue dial, Diamond indices?

Howdy Y'all,

I'm a man of modest taste and certainly prefer white gold or platinum over rose or yellow gold... and i've always poo poohed Rolex President ....but.

I have to admit Patek 5396R blue dial is a beauty. I have seen it with rose gold indices. But suddenly wondered what if I get the 5396R Blue dial with diamond indices? Any thoughts? Have y'all seen the two in person?

Also, i hear some murmuring that 5396R is really just a Calatrava. Any thoughts?

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Old 14 May 2021, 06:16 PM   #2
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Will be moved to the right subforum. But I think the 5396r with or without the baguettes is one of the nicest if not the nicest AC Patek makes.... But that's a personal decision of course.
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Old 14 May 2021, 09:20 PM   #3
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5396r is an annual calendar, it comes with blue and baguette hour markers dial.

It’s one of the most beautiful timepiece for me.
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Old 14 May 2021, 10:13 PM   #4
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I’m not much of a diamond guy, but this watch was so stunning in person. I thought the diamonds were actually pretty subtle against the blue dial.
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Old 14 May 2021, 10:51 PM   #5
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Old 14 May 2021, 10:55 PM   #6
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5205g blue dial or 5396R blue dial

you read my mind. i was just about the post which is preferable by y'all. i personally love both. i was going for the 5396R blue dial but then i saw 5205g blue. Mesmerizing.
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Perfect! The older version does not have the diamonds, it’s a beauty in the flesh


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Old 15 May 2021, 12:01 AM   #8
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you read my mind. i was just about the post which is preferable by y'all. i personally love both. i was going for the 5396R blue dial but then i saw 5205g blue. Mesmerizing.

Have you tried either on? They wear quite differently despite having similar thicknesses. The 5205 felt almost top-heavy on my wrist compared to the 5396, probably due to the case design:

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Old 15 May 2021, 02:55 AM   #9
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I own the 5205R and tried on the 5396G.

I had my eyes originally set on the 5396 but after trying it on, it simply didn't match my wrist. Felt off although I love its classic dial layout. The 5205 felt thicker (while still relatively thin overall) and unique lugs (which I think is also slightly thicker) gives it a better fit.

I wouldn't say the 5396 is just another Calatrava but its case does run very similar to it, which gives you that similar feel on the wrist.
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Old 15 May 2021, 01:34 PM   #10
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Have you tried either on? They wear quite differently despite having similar thicknesses. The 5205 felt almost top-heavy on my wrist compared to the 5396, probably due to the case design:

I have worn both 5205G and 5396R...both fit me well or i was just too focused on admiring them. 5905R fits my wrist the very best. That one is certainly top heavy. Anyways I often buy the folding clasps...so that would balance the top heaviness.
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