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Flex368 · 30 January 2017, 06:18 AM

Both are nice, I think the sector dial is more casual while the non-sector adds a more formal touch to the 5296. Difficult decision.

thomaspp · 30 January 2017, 06:25 AM

Sector dial would be my choice. Just more interesting. Does the small movement in the calatrava line up bother you at all? ?

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martinr · 30 January 2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Sector dial would be my choice. Just more interesting. Does the small movement in the calatrava line up bother you at all? ?

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The 5296 sector dial has the 324 SC the same as a 5711.
I'd go with the sector dial.

thomaspp · 30 January 2017, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

The 5296 sector dial has the 324 SC the same as a 5711.
I'd go with the sector dial.

Patek is known for putting smaller movements into larger cases, but some executions are better than others. See what I mean here? Don't know, but this has just been a turnoff for me on modern calatravas.

martinr · 30 January 2017, 07:53 AM

I think the 5070 looks smaller. The really small one is the 5524.

subtona · 30 January 2017, 07:58 AM

Prefer nonsector.

thomaspp · 30 January 2017, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by martinr

I think the 5070 looks smaller. The really small one is the 5524.

Lol... quite true. 5070 I just feel they did a great job at working around it with the step bezel and so on. 5196 is unfortunately the worst offender in my opinion (and I love the look of the 5196p).

kneedeep · 30 January 2017, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Lol... quite true. 5070 I just feel they did a great job at working around it with the step bezel and so on. 5196 is unfortunately the worst offender in my opinion (and I love the look of the 5196p).

Non sector.

BTW I also love the 5196P look and thankfully it has a solid platinum caseback so you can't see the really small 215 PS movement in it.

martinr · 30 January 2017, 08:44 AM

I wonder if the 5196 and 215 movement will be retired. The 5196P seems very expensive. Also, is the 5227 considered too large for a Calatrava dress watch? I'd go 5227R for a Calatrava.

thomaspp · 30 January 2017, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kneedeep

Non sector.

BTW I also love the 5196P look and thankfully it has a solid platinum caseback so you can't see the really small 215 PS movement in it.

Yes. A sapphire caseback would not work on it for sure! I find the 5196P so damned attractive otherwise.

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thomaspp · 30 January 2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by martinr

I wonder if the 5196 and 215 movement will be retired. The 5196P seems very expensive. Also, is the 5227 considered too large for a Calatrava dress watch? I'd go 5227R for a Calatrava.

Who knows? 5196P can be had for 20k.... I've considered one more than once!

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KarlS · 30 January 2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by martinr

I think the 5070 looks smaller. The really small one is the 5524.

Gives it a bit of weight.

Tony64 · 30 January 2017, 02:25 PM

Not a fan of mismatched movements and cases, nor of the sector dial on the Calatrava.

Pangit · 30 January 2017, 08:16 PM

I went with non sector as I preferred the cleaner look.

thomaspp · 31 January 2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KarlS

Gives it a bit of weight.

How you liking it Karl?

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KarlS · 31 January 2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

How you liking it Karl?

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One of my favourites at the moment....legible, good lume, practical but expensive...

Allanmodel · 31 January 2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke88

Hands-down sector dial for me. It's much more versatile, and can straddle formal and casual.

And those blued hands!

This 5296 looks awesome~~

Mikelikslurpee · 21 February 2017, 01:57 AM

And it's here!
Thanks for enabling trf!

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daveyw · 21 February 2017, 02:04 AM

Congrats on purchase. Enjoy a great watch

WAK4 · 21 February 2017, 02:10 AM

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And it's here!
Thanks for enabling turf!

Congrats! Looks great!

scarlet knight · 21 February 2017, 08:12 AM

I vote sector. But I would not turn down the more traditional version.

soundserious · 21 February 2017, 12:45 PM

Wow sector dials are really popular! Great buy!

Chute · 10 October 2017, 12:30 PM

Sorry for the bump but I’m looking at the 5296G non sector white gold model and came across this thread. So non sector gets my vote.

Does anyone know the history or purpose of the sector dial?
Or is it just for better legibility?

Calatrava r · 11 October 2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chute

Sorry for the bump but I’m looking at the 5296G non sector white gold model and came across this thread. So non sector gets my vote.

Does anyone know the history or purpose of the sector dial?
Or is it just for better legibility?

It actually dates back to the 1930's. Been in their line in some iteration for quite awhile.

socalwatchcollector · 12 October 2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Allanmodel

This 5296 looks awesome~~

+1

Reloko · 13 October 2017, 03:43 PM

5296r 010
Sorry for the plastic,,,,,just brought this home from AD.

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30 January 2017, 06:25 AM	#32
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Sector dial would be my choice. Just more interesting. Does the small movement in the calatrava line up bother you at all? ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

30 January 2017, 07:58 AM	#36
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Prefer nonsector. __________________

21 February 2017, 01:57 AM	#48
Mikelikslurpee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Manila Watch: 5167 Posts: 135	5296g sector or non sector dial? And it's here! Thanks for enabling trf! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 February 2017, 12:45 PM	#52
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Wow sector dials are really popular! Great buy! __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

30 January 2017, 06:18 AM	#31
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,974	Both are nice, I think the sector dial is more casual while the non-sector adds a more formal touch to the 5296. Difficult decision.

30 January 2017, 07:53 AM	#35
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	I think the 5070 looks smaller. The really small one is the 5524.

30 January 2017, 08:44 AM	#39
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	I wonder if the 5196 and 215 movement will be retired. The 5196P seems very expensive. Also, is the 5227 considered too large for a Calatrava dress watch? I'd go 5227R for a Calatrava.

30 January 2017, 02:25 PM	#43
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	Not a fan of mismatched movements and cases, nor of the sector dial on the Calatrava.

21 February 2017, 02:04 AM	#49
daveyw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: herts Posts: 94	Congrats on purchase. Enjoy a great watch

21 February 2017, 08:12 AM	#51
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,135	I vote sector. But I would not turn down the more traditional version.

10 October 2017, 12:30 PM	#53
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,532	Sorry for the bump but I’m looking at the 5296G non sector white gold model and came across this thread. So non sector gets my vote. Does anyone know the history or purpose of the sector dial? Or is it just for better legibility?

13 October 2017, 03:43 PM	#56
Reloko "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manila Posts: 102	5296r 010 Sorry for the plastic,,,,,just brought this home from AD. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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