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glimmer · 9 April 2019, 04:52 AM

Hi all- I wanted to get the opinions of the members here.

I am currently thinking about trading my 5296G Sector Dial for a 5107G.

I just got the 5296G a few weeks ago and I don’t seem to be bonding with it. I’m not sure if it would take some time (as some of my other watches take) before it grows on me but for the moment I find it a bit too plain.

I used to own a 5107G and sold it off for a succession of Calatravas (and a brief flirtation with the Aquanaut) but the 5107G always had a place in my heart. I love the sinuous curves and the crown guards as well as the “glow,” if you will, of the Rhodium plated white gold.

I have a chance to trade my 5296G for the 5107 but I’m not sure yet if I need to give the 5296 more time. I feel the 5296G may fit my relatively casual daily attire better than the 5107, but I have other watches that could also do the job.

With the recent discontinuation of the 5296 I am thinking that it may bode well for me to keep it for the moment, though.
Any thoughts on the relative value of both? The 5296G is from 2013 and the 5107 is from 2005.

Do you guys think a straight trade would be fair?

Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Here are some photos of my 5296 and my dear departed 5107.

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AK797 · 9 April 2019, 05:39 AM

Sector dial doesn't work for me so I would make the trade, I wouldn't hang on in the hope of future value either, I'd just decide on what you like most on you.

glimmer · 9 April 2019, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Sector dial doesn't work for me so I would make the trade, I wouldn't hang on in the hope of future value either, I'd just decide on what you like most on you.

Thanks! Still thinking about it...

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ap1 · 9 April 2019, 06:34 AM

No. Sector more visually intriguing to me

ts3 · 9 April 2019, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak797

sector dial doesn't work for me so i would make the trade, i wouldn't hang on in the hope of future value either, i'd just decide on what you like most on you.

+1

turborolex · 9 April 2019, 07:36 AM

Try the sector with different straps, you’ll be surprised how the watch changes. Check out my recent posts...

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jon_jon · 9 April 2019, 08:49 AM

For Calatravas, I like clean dials. At the end of the day, best to get and wear the watch that will bring a smile to your face

TimeOnHand · 9 April 2019, 09:30 AM

When it comes to these decisions only you can decide what works for you best. Personally I love the 5296G Sector Dial, its fantastic! And I agree with Turborolex, try a different strap on it and it will give it some new life. But at the end of the day if the watch doesn't make you smile when you look at it then its time to go! Good luck with you decision and let us know what you decide...

BT1985 · 9 April 2019, 09:44 AM

I’m biased and the sector dial gets the majority of my wrist time. That said, we all have different tastes and if you can’t bond with it move on and don’t look back. You may want to try another strap though before you do.

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mps354 · 9 April 2019, 09:48 AM

I like them both, but always had a thing for the 5107g

kneedeep · 9 April 2019, 11:12 AM

I would think if you trade your pre-owned 5296G for a pre-owned 5107G you'd need to get some cash back. Go with what really sings to you which from your post seems to be the 5107G.

glimmer · 9 April 2019, 12:51 PM

Thank you for your responses. The taupe strap sure looks amazing on the watch.

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cascavel · 9 April 2019, 05:08 PM

The only thing better than the 5107 is the 5107 on the bracelet.

Flex368 · 9 April 2019, 05:55 PM

I wouldn´t do the trade or a 5107G as I don´t like the crown guards on a dress watch. Only trade I´d consider is for a 5227G with ivory dial.

Lukasz23212 · 10 April 2019, 06:57 AM

I wouldn't do that...Sector dial is awesome...I love mine...

glimmer · 11 April 2019, 02:11 AM

Wearing it the whole day today to see if I can properly bond with it...

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Calatrava r · 11 April 2019, 05:53 AM

The date function ruins the sector dial in my view. I love the clean dials on Calatravas so I would do the trade.

turborolex · 11 April 2019, 10:51 AM

I like how the three hands have different lengths and it’s very easy to read. I also like how the dial changes color in different lighting.

Here is my 5396 on a vintage calf strap outdoors as an example.

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wisguy · 11 April 2019, 11:25 AM

5296 for me!

s.m.b. · 11 April 2019, 11:28 AM

Definitely prefer the 5296.

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Lester · 11 May 2020, 05:32 PM

5296 for me too.

9 April 2019, 04:52 AM	#1
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Need your advice...trade a 5296G for a 5107G? Hi all- I wanted to get the opinions of the members here. I am currently thinking about trading my 5296G Sector Dial for a 5107G. I just got the 5296G a few weeks ago and I don’t seem to be bonding with it. I’m not sure if it would take some time (as some of my other watches take) before it grows on me but for the moment I find it a bit too plain. I used to own a 5107G and sold it off for a succession of Calatravas (and a brief flirtation with the Aquanaut) but the 5107G always had a place in my heart. I love the sinuous curves and the crown guards as well as the “glow,” if you will, of the Rhodium plated white gold. I have a chance to trade my 5296G for the 5107 but I’m not sure yet if I need to give the 5296 more time. I feel the 5296G may fit my relatively casual daily attire better than the 5107, but I have other watches that could also do the job. With the recent discontinuation of the 5296 I am thinking that it may bode well for me to keep it for the moment, though. Any thoughts on the relative value of both? The 5296G is from 2013 and the 5107 is from 2005. Do you guys think a straight trade would be fair? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Here are some photos of my 5296 and my dear departed 5107. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2019, 07:36 AM	#6
turborolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: H. Location: USA Posts: 564	Try the sector with different straps, you’ll be surprised how the watch changes. Check out my recent posts... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ current collection: Patek 5712, Patek 5726 (white), Patek 5990, Patek 5524G, Rolex 116500 (white & black), AP 26331ST (Blue).

9 April 2019, 09:30 AM	#8
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	When it comes to these decisions only you can decide what works for you best. Personally I love the 5296G Sector Dial, its fantastic! And I agree with Turborolex, try a different strap on it and it will give it some new life. But at the end of the day if the watch doesn't make you smile when you look at it then its time to go! Good luck with you decision and let us know what you decide... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

9 April 2019, 11:12 AM	#11
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	I would think if you trade your pre-owned 5296G for a pre-owned 5107G you'd need to get some cash back. Go with what really sings to you which from your post seems to be the 5107G. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

11 April 2019, 10:51 AM	#18
turborolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: H. Location: USA Posts: 564	I like how the three hands have different lengths and it’s very easy to read. I also like how the dial changes color in different lighting. Here is my 5396 on a vintage calf strap outdoors as an example. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ current collection: Patek 5712, Patek 5726 (white), Patek 5990, Patek 5524G, Rolex 116500 (white & black), AP 26331ST (Blue).

9 April 2019, 05:39 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,239	Sector dial doesn't work for me so I would make the trade, I wouldn't hang on in the hope of future value either, I'd just decide on what you like most on you.

9 April 2019, 06:34 AM	#4
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	No. Sector more visually intriguing to me

9 April 2019, 08:49 AM	#7
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	For Calatravas, I like clean dials. At the end of the day, best to get and wear the watch that will bring a smile to your face

9 April 2019, 09:44 AM	#9
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	I’m biased and the sector dial gets the majority of my wrist time. That said, we all have different tastes and if you can’t bond with it move on and don’t look back. You may want to try another strap though before you do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2019, 09:48 AM	#10
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I like them both, but always had a thing for the 5107g

9 April 2019, 12:51 PM	#12
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Thank you for your responses. The taupe strap sure looks amazing on the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2019, 05:08 PM	#13
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,857	The only thing better than the 5107 is the 5107 on the bracelet.

9 April 2019, 05:55 PM	#14
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,975	I wouldn´t do the trade or a 5107G as I don´t like the crown guards on a dress watch. Only trade I´d consider is for a 5227G with ivory dial.

11 April 2019, 02:11 AM	#16
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Wearing it the whole day today to see if I can properly bond with it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2019, 05:53 AM	#17
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,601	The date function ruins the sector dial in my view. I love the clean dials on Calatravas so I would do the trade.

11 April 2019, 11:25 AM	#19
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	5296 for me! __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

11 April 2019, 11:28 AM	#20
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	Definitely prefer the 5296. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

11 May 2020, 05:32 PM	#21
Lester "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Les Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 25	5296 for me too.

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