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3 August 2020, 05:08 AM | #1 |
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PP 5205 or Saxonia AC
I am seeking help here to decide between PP 5205 or Saxonia AC. I have been thinking of getting annual calendar for a while and recently got chance to try both. I liked both of these on my wrist and now I am even more confused. I am open to another model if it has any technical superiority over these. I will appreciate any help! Thanks in advance!
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3 August 2020, 05:20 AM | #2 |
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Both really good timepieces! I'd personally go with the PP though. I guess it's a piece you won't regret having in the collection. Can't say the same for the Saxonia imo. The PP is also more versatile as you can dress it down more easily than the Saxonia.
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3 August 2020, 06:22 AM | #3 |
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I realy like them both but I would prefer the 5205 in blue on a blue calf leather strap
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3 August 2020, 06:25 AM | #4 |
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Patek blue dial
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3 August 2020, 06:33 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the recommendations so far. I should mention that I do have 5227J in my collection. I do not have any ALS watch. Will you guys change your choice based on it?
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3 August 2020, 07:11 AM | #6 |
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5205 in that dark blue dial is sublime. I only wish the calendar windows had a matching color to the dial.
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3 August 2020, 07:12 AM | #7 |
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Als.
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3 August 2020, 08:00 AM | #8 |
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since you have the PP i'd go ALS, otherwise i'd go Patek.
but those are very similar. if it were me i'd go grand lange 1. |
3 August 2020, 12:04 PM | #9 |
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Does Grand Lange 1 have annual calendar?
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3 August 2020, 02:45 PM | #10 |
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Strengths of both watches:
5205 - month and date are more legible on the apertures - the lugs are pierced and scalloped - more affordable than Saxonia AC Saxonia AC - big date - slimmer case than 5205 (it has a highly decorated semi-micro rotor) I chose the 5205 blue because of the dial. The sun-burst gradient vignette effect is stunning. |
3 August 2020, 03:39 PM | #11 |
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5205
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3 August 2020, 09:38 PM | #12 |
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If you have no PPs I'd get the 5205, otherwise the Lange, can't go wrong here.
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3 August 2020, 10:49 PM | #13 |
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The Saxonia AC. It's more beautiful, no matter which side you're looking at
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Maybe it will help if you can compare both 5205 and Saxonia AC side-by-side in your hand. |
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4 August 2020, 11:06 PM | #17 |
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Looks like most are recommending 5205. Thank you guys!
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5 August 2020, 03:47 AM | #18 |
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5205R
then save money for the aftermarket Langematik Perpetual in platinum |
5 August 2020, 11:51 AM | #19 |
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Call me stupid but I never buy anything from gray market. Cheaper or expensive!
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7 August 2020, 12:14 AM | #20 |
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5205 is the definite winner!
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7 August 2020, 12:52 AM | #21 |
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Love the case and lugs on the 5205.
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7 August 2020, 01:04 AM | #22 |
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Based on looks I'd go 5205 as the Saxonia AC looks a little like a relic from bygone times in my eyes. I'd much rather own a 3940 PC than any AC though.
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7 August 2020, 03:34 AM | #23 |
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Both wonderful watches. I'd go 5205 personally.
Good luck with the decision. |
7 August 2020, 08:30 AM | #24 |
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5205 all day
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