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krys · 5 May 2021, 07:26 AM

Hi rolexforums members,
Can you help decide between these two watches?
Thks

Ichiran · 5 May 2021, 01:31 PM

I prefer the 5205 because it has a scalloped case construction, pierce lugs and a gradient dial. It's beautiful.

2nastie · 6 May 2021, 03:51 AM

Both completely different watches I would say. What kind of complications are you after? The world timer is fairly one dimensional so thus is typically less popular amongst an AC. Many would lean towards the 5205R in this comparison.

italiafan · 6 May 2021, 08:48 AM

I have a 5205G and adore it, my favorite watch.

Yk101 · 6 May 2021, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by italiafan

i have a 5205g and adore it, my favorite watch.

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Analysing You · 6 May 2021, 09:10 AM

Ok so to spice it up a little, do you prefer the PP 5205G or 5205R??

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David001 · 6 May 2021, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nastie

Both completely different watches I would say.

That was my thought too.
Completely different watches with different functionality.

Based purely on looks then the 5230R but for functionality the 5205R because I actually find every function useful.

You really need to try them on your wrist, I have a 7.5" wrist but after wearing thin watches, or sculpted watches that at least give the impression of being thinner, the shape of a lot of PP/ALS/etc cases just don't look right to me, they just look like a great big cylindrical blob sitting there.

The scalloped case of the 5205R helped but I'm still not sure I could live with it.

We're all different, I'm not saying there is anything wrong with buying a popular watch and learning to love it, but personally I have to love it right out of the box and as soon as I see a watch I know within seconds if I'm buying it or not.

enjoythemusic · 6 May 2021, 02:44 PM

Agree, try it on your wrist to be sure. You may also want to check out FP Journe for higher-end quality.

5 May 2021, 07:26 AM	#1
krys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: EU Posts: 1	5205R or 5230R? Hi rolexforums members, Can you help decide between these two watches? Thks

6 May 2021, 02:44 PM	#8
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Agree, try it on your wrist to be sure. You may also want to check out FP Journe for higher-end quality. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

5 May 2021, 01:31 PM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,598	I prefer the 5205 because it has a scalloped case construction, pierce lugs and a gradient dial. It's beautiful.

6 May 2021, 03:51 AM	#3
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Both completely different watches I would say. What kind of complications are you after? The world timer is fairly one dimensional so thus is typically less popular amongst an AC. Many would lean towards the 5205R in this comparison.

6 May 2021, 08:48 AM	#4
italiafan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 226	I have a 5205G and adore it, my favorite watch.

6 May 2021, 09:10 AM	#6
Analysing You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 534	Ok so to spice it up a little, do you prefer the PP 5205G or 5205R?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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