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Old 16 May 2016, 07:10 PM   #31
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Peter, firstly a very warm welcome to the forum:thumbs:

Secondly and in my opinion there is no such thing as a "Poor man's" Patek.

They are all ridiculously expensive and we are crazy for paying the prices charged

That said we love them and appreciate what goes into making them.:thumbs:

Your 5196G looks great on your wrist
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Old 17 May 2016, 12:48 AM   #32
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Loving the Calatravas gang!
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Old 12 June 2016, 01:30 AM   #33
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My first Patek. And hopefully, not my last.

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Old 12 June 2016, 02:00 AM   #34
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My first Patek. And hopefully, not my last.

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Very beautiful, congrats!
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Old 12 June 2016, 03:06 AM   #35
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My first Patek. And hopefully, not my last.

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Classic refined beauty! Congrats.
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Congrats...beautiful!
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Old 12 June 2016, 05:18 AM   #37
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Congrats...beautiful!
Thank you gentlemen.
My goal was to find a simple, yet elegant piece to wear out in formal occasions. And I think I have found it.
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Old 12 June 2016, 06:05 AM   #38
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Do you think the 5119 and 5120 can be worn in more casual settings? Perhaps with a brown strap?
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Old 12 June 2016, 06:07 AM   #39
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Love the guilloché on that 5153 dial!
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Old 12 June 2016, 06:10 AM   #40
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Love the breguet numbers on that 5196P dial!
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Old 12 June 2016, 06:17 AM   #41
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Do you think the 5119 and 5120 can be worn in more casual settings? Perhaps with a brown strap?
Everyone needs to get these dress watch limitations out of their heads. Yes they look best with formal clothing but they don't look out of place when wearing casual clothes.
And a nice brown strap definitely matches with either gold or platinum.
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Old 12 June 2016, 06:19 AM   #42
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Keep the awesome pics coming!!
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Old 13 June 2016, 01:04 AM   #43
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Could be my favorite watch of all time...... I also think that it goes with everything from a suit to just shy of a golf shirt/tee shirt and shorts...... I wore mine on Friday with a sport coat and jeans with loafers.

The thing I like most about the watch is that it is just "there" it does not scream for attention.
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Old 13 June 2016, 03:25 AM   #44
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The Calatrava is my favorite line of watches. Here is my 3410 Amagnetic.
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Old 13 June 2016, 05:06 AM   #45
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Old 13 June 2016, 12:35 PM   #46
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The Calatrava is my favorite line of watches. Here is my 3410 Amagnetic.
That is an awesome piece.....
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Old 14 June 2016, 06:49 AM   #47
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Everyone needs to get these dress watch limitations out of their heads. Yes they look best with formal clothing but they don't look out of place when wearing casual clothes.
And a nice brown strap definitely matches with either gold or platinum.
Would love to see some pics!
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Old 14 June 2016, 12:25 PM   #48
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That is an awesome piece.....
Thanks so much. I spent a lot of time on this decision. I had an Aquanaut but I really love vintage. My dream watch is a Patek 3417 Amagnetic but they have skyrocketed in price so this is likely as close as I am going to get.
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Old 26 June 2016, 04:21 AM   #49
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Here is my old 5127R :thumbs:
Remember the above photographs

Well, please let me introduce you to its slightly younger sibling and freshly serviced by Patek :thumbs:

Without doubt my favourite Calatrava




And if you believe that it is the same watch, then take a look at the dial........hint look around the date section.
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Old 28 June 2016, 11:06 AM   #50
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thought i'd drop in- my very old patek. movement is still pristine and my fav watch to sport during the summer!
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Old 28 June 2016, 11:46 AM   #51
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Some amazing pieces in this thread! Here is my humble contribution.
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Old 29 June 2016, 12:07 AM   #52
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Old 29 June 2016, 01:11 AM   #53
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Always beautiful and classy.
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Old 29 June 2016, 03:15 AM   #54
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My entry-level aka poor man's Patek

but... that is VERY patek philippe. .. Jen
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Old 15 September 2018, 04:48 PM   #55
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but... that is VERY patek philippe. .. Jen
Thank you! I really like the fragile and minimalistic design. The calatrava is definitely a keeper!

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Old 15 September 2018, 10:08 PM   #56
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Some stunning Calatrava's on here. Thanks for the pics
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Old 15 September 2018, 11:18 PM   #57
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Calatravas are amazing! I wish I had the funds to keep my 5153R. Here's my 5522 pilot:
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Old 17 September 2018, 08:10 AM   #58
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Old 18 September 2018, 07:32 AM   #59
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The ultimate PP Calatrava. Rose gold, no complications, lacquer dial. Size is 32.


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