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15 December 2018, 09:26 AM | #1 |
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Casual Calatrava 5196G
Just picked up my first Patek. Mounted it on a casual strap and it completely changes the look (I think for the better). Love the slim understated profile of this piece!
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15 December 2018, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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Congrats on your first PP
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Excellent choice and classic Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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15 December 2018, 10:41 AM | #4 |
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Great choice... "Le Grande Classique"
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15 December 2018, 11:09 AM | #5 |
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Excellent!
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15 December 2018, 11:14 AM | #6 |
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Looks amazing!
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15 December 2018, 11:44 AM | #7 |
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As you state, it looks great on that strap and changes the look completely. Congratulations.
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15 December 2018, 12:27 PM | #8 | |
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Congrats and looks fantastic. Who makes the strap I’d like to try something similar for my 5196r Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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15 December 2018, 01:55 PM | #9 |
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Congrats! I think this particular model works well as a casual watch too.
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15 December 2018, 07:25 PM | #11 |
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Great choice and great strap.
Personally I think that the leather (Shiny plastic looking) straps on the entry level Calatravas is a real weak point in the PP range that needs addressing. I know most like the old fashioned traditional look, however as you have shown with a little imagination the watch is transformed for the better. Just look what PP have done with the Aquanaut range with the blue and even orange straps, now obviously that (orange) is most probably a step too far for a gentleman's traditional watch like the Calatrava but there is definitely a lot of room for improvement with their straps, imo. Tin helmet donned! |
15 December 2018, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations. I like it on that strap.
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15 December 2018, 11:40 PM | #13 |
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Looks great on that strap!
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16 December 2018, 12:15 AM | #14 |
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Beautiful! Got me thinking about my Calatrava....
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16 December 2018, 12:26 PM | #16 |
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That looks sweet...
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16 December 2018, 02:12 PM | #17 |
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I like it, works unexpectedly well with the strap! good taste. Enjoy
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16 December 2018, 03:42 PM | #18 |
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Looks awesome.
The 5196 is a great reference.
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16 December 2018, 03:59 PM | #19 |
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The strap goes really well.
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16 December 2018, 06:27 PM | #20 |
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That looks very good, congratulations!
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16 December 2018, 11:14 PM | #21 |
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Love it, excellent!
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17 December 2018, 12:52 AM | #22 |
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Thanks all, loving this piece
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17 December 2018, 02:24 AM | #23 |
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Wow, that looks great!
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17 December 2018, 02:27 AM | #24 |
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That looks great!
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17 December 2018, 03:00 AM | #25 |
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Yep.
Check out this thread for more ideas. It's a very versatile piece once you switch up the straps. |
17 December 2018, 03:43 AM | #26 |
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I like this ref. Congrats!
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17 December 2018, 04:52 AM | #27 |
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Beautiful. Great style!
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That looks fantastic! Makes me want one
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