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glimmer · 20 March 2019, 07:04 PM

Hi friends-

I’ve finally made a decision to acquire the 5296 but the struggle is currently between the G or R version.

Both appeal to me but I keep moving between the white gold simplicity vs the “vintage” look of the RG version. I don’t know if this makes sense but though I find the white gold compliments the dial better, something about the rose gold pushes it just above being a bit too simple.

Any thoughts or pictures to help me decide? My only concern about the RG version is that it might stick out too much with the colored gold. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks

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aproo · 20 March 2019, 08:29 PM

Congrats on making that decision. I like the G as it complements the dial and appears very versatile where you can dress it up for work and dress down for weekends with jeans/shorts.

Lukasz23212 · 20 March 2019, 08:42 PM

Sector dial is awesome.My Calatrava is rose gold and I am very happy with daily wear...remember that this reference has been discontinued...you must hurry up with decision...

Fat_ninja · 20 March 2019, 09:12 PM

I think the R is warmer

Lukasz23212 · 20 March 2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I think the R is warmer

yes it is

Lukasz23212 · 20 March 2019, 09:16 PM

yes it is

ts3 · 20 March 2019, 09:44 PM

Not digging sector dials but would go for the R if I was...

AK797 · 20 March 2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukasz23212

yes it is

I would go RG on this for sure, warms the watch up nicely as it is a bit sterile and clinical otherwise.

Lukasz23212 · 20 March 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I would go RG on this for sure, warms the watch up nicely as it is a bit sterile and clinical otherwise.

I think the same and because of that a picked up rose gold...

BT1985 · 20 March 2019, 11:05 PM

I prefer g but I am biased. I like that I can dress it down a bit more. That said I think the r does look warmer as the dial plays well off the rose gold. Can’t go wrong here.

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aparker973 · 20 March 2019, 11:51 PM

I owned the G and prefer it to R

Snow-Dweller · 20 March 2019, 11:54 PM

I like the G.

glimmer · 21 March 2019, 05:59 AM

Thanks for all the responses so far....any shots of the G?

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BT1985 · 21 March 2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Thanks for all the responses so far....any shots of the G?

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I have unabashedly been peppering this forum with pics of mine since I bought it. To spare the repetition you can find a bunch of 5296g pics by looking through my recent posts. Cheers!

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turborolex · 21 March 2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Thanks for all the responses so far....any shots of the G?

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In own a 5396G with a sector dial.

I chose the G because you can put a brown calf strap with a pin buckle and dress it down.

Or you can put a blue alligator with a deployant and dress it up.

The blue/silver dial and blue hands go well with the white gold case.

I hope that helps.

djona · 21 March 2019, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

I have unabashedly been peppering this forum with pics of mine since I bought it. To spare the repetition you can find a bunch of 5296g pics by looking through my recent posts. Cheers!

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Those pictures put me over the edge.

Tjaeng · 21 March 2019, 09:51 PM

Are all 5296s and also 5227g-010 discontinued as of like, recently?

glimmer · 22 March 2019, 05:49 AM

Need some thoughts...Someone is offering me a G version at a very good price but the catch is that the bezel is heavily scratched: not deep scratches but hairlines all over. The price is offered such that it would save me enough money for a service.

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Fat_ninja · 22 March 2019, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Need some thoughts...Someone is offering me a G version at a very good price but the catch is that the bezel is heavily scratched: not deep scratches but hairlines all over. The price is offered such that it would save me enough money for a service.

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The hairlines polish out quick. Theres no overly sharp lines so its not noticable. In NYC it cost like $5-$10 to polish out

What is the price

BT1985 · 22 March 2019, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Need some thoughts...Someone is offering me a G version at a very good price but the catch is that the bezel is heavily scratched: not deep scratches but hairlines all over. The price is offered such that it would save me enough money for a service.

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Hairlines you will have to embrace given the polished finish of the bezel. So I wouldn’t worry about that at all. As Mr. Ninja said, they will polish out quick if it really bothers you.

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Calatrava r · 22 March 2019, 08:07 AM

[img]https://i.imgur.com/e2mCdiWm.jpg[/img

I posted my non-sector to see if your mind wavers.

Calatrava r · 22 March 2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

[img]https://i.imgur.com/e2mCdiWm.jpg[/img

I posted my non-sector to see if your mind wavers.

Calatrava r · 22 March 2019, 08:10 AM

francoamerican · 22 March 2019, 09:04 AM

my rationale with the white metal sector combo was that it was/is closer to it's scientific/tool origins and more casual (which was what attracted me to the sector in the first place)

glimmer · 22 March 2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

The hairlines polish out quick. Theres no overly sharp lines so its not noticable. In NYC it cost like $5-$10 to polish out

What is the price

Is that price of 5-10 at a PP authorized dealer? Not sure if I can post the price here, would you take a PM?

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Fat_ninja · 22 March 2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

Is that price of 5-10 at a PP authorized dealer? Not sure if I can post the price here, would you take a PM?

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You can pm me if you like but the 5-10 is in the jewelry district in NYC. Unless its nautilus, aquanaut and royal oak thebpolishing is pretty basic. But Patek will cost more but for you butbit would give u peace of mind. I assume patek polishing is couple of hundred bucks.

Lukasz23212 · 22 March 2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tjaeng

Are all 5296s and also 5227g-010 discontinued as of like, recently?

Unfortunately yes, all of them are discontinued...

Tjaeng · 22 March 2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukasz23212

Unfortunately yes, all of them are discontinued...

Huh. Curious to see what’s gonna happen with the downpayment I’ve made on a 5296G-010 for a friend then... there’s no direct replacement for it in this year’s Basel lineup either.

Lukasz23212 · 23 March 2019, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tjaeng

Huh. Curious to see what’s gonna happen with the downpayment I’ve made on a 5296G-010 for a friend then... there’s no direct replacement for it in this year’s Basel lineup either.

this reference has been produced for a long time so i think there will bo no replacement at all...I suggest to pick up 5212a for example

jerryguo · 23 March 2019, 09:18 AM

R for sure

20 March 2019, 07:04 PM	#1
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Final decision- 5296G or R (Sector Dial) Hi friends- I’ve finally made a decision to acquire the 5296 but the struggle is currently between the G or R version. Both appeal to me but I keep moving between the white gold simplicity vs the “vintage” look of the RG version. I don’t know if this makes sense but though I find the white gold compliments the dial better, something about the rose gold pushes it just above being a bit too simple. Any thoughts or pictures to help me decide? My only concern about the RG version is that it might stick out too much with the colored gold. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2019, 11:54 PM	#12
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	I like the G. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

20 March 2019, 08:29 PM	#2
aproo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 427	Congrats on making that decision. I like the G as it complements the dial and appears very versatile where you can dress it up for work and dress down for weekends with jeans/shorts.

20 March 2019, 09:12 PM	#4
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I think the R is warmer

20 March 2019, 09:44 PM	#7
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,236	Not digging sector dials but would go for the R if I was...

20 March 2019, 11:05 PM	#10
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	I prefer g but I am biased. I like that I can dress it down a bit more. That said I think the r does look warmer as the dial plays well off the rose gold. Can’t go wrong here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2019, 11:51 PM	#11
aparker973 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 149	I owned the G and prefer it to R

21 March 2019, 05:59 AM	#13
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Thanks for all the responses so far....any shots of the G? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2019, 09:51 PM	#17
Tjaeng "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 19	Are all 5296s and also 5227g-010 discontinued as of like, recently?

22 March 2019, 05:49 AM	#18
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Need some thoughts...Someone is offering me a G version at a very good price but the catch is that the bezel is heavily scratched: not deep scratches but hairlines all over. The price is offered such that it would save me enough money for a service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 March 2019, 08:07 AM	#21
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	[img]https://i.imgur.com/e2mCdiWm.jpg[/img I posted my non-sector to see if your mind wavers.

22 March 2019, 08:10 AM	#23
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595

22 March 2019, 09:04 AM	#24
francoamerican "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: bay area Posts: 571	my rationale with the white metal sector combo was that it was/is closer to it's scientific/tool origins and more casual (which was what attracted me to the sector in the first place)

23 March 2019, 09:18 AM	#30
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	R for sure

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