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polarinda · 16 July 2015, 12:45 AM

5196p box paper 2007..clean sample...some light scuffs on bezel.

5196r. brand new from AD.

Same price.

Which would you pick?

shirtguy · 16 July 2015, 01:25 AM

DOES USED BOTHER YOU?

do you prefer color or steel look?

both are nice classy watches its a matter of preference

mps354 · 16 July 2015, 01:47 AM

5196p for me

cinch · 16 July 2015, 02:19 AM

P for me, more interesting dial, breguet numerals!

Time Exposure · 16 July 2015, 03:01 AM

It's probably only me, but the Breguet numerals on the 5196P remind me of my grandmother's Timex from the 1970's. A fond memory of Granny, but not of the watch...

Was it recently serviced by Patek? I would only want Patek to service it. If there's no service history I'm not keen on sending my exciting new-to-me timepiece on an eight-month sabbatical.
I would rather have new, pink gold, and no Breguet markers. So 5196R new from the AD would be my choice this time.

subtona · 16 July 2015, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mps354

5196p for me

Beautiful watch.

Slider817 · 16 July 2015, 04:29 AM

I saw a 5196J used in nice shape for $13,000. Something to think about, the 5196 is a commonly available model, if you are comfortable with a pre-owned watch you'll be able to track down a 5196r

ThaiKhun · 16 July 2015, 05:58 AM

When I perused the Calatrava line I concluded the 5196p is the one I would want.

iazrollie · 16 July 2015, 06:05 AM

I'd only buy a new Patek. But, if you don't care about pre-owned, then go with the P.

mps354 · 16 July 2015, 07:51 AM

the 5196p and 5107g are my favorite calatravas

RUK · 16 July 2015, 08:01 AM

5196P all the way

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bobbyw · 16 July 2015, 08:21 AM

p all day! on an aside if you wanted it new there was one in the nyc salon a week or so ago:)

drhr · 16 July 2015, 10:36 AM

Have to go for the P . . .

Racerdj · 16 July 2015, 11:11 AM

Slight edge for the P.

MILGAUSS88 · 16 July 2015, 11:52 AM

According to google, 5196r retails for $21,900 and 5196p retails for $36,800.
For $15k I can put up with a few scuffs.
Go with the 5196p

kneedeep · 16 July 2015, 12:36 PM

P dial is beautiful. That's my choice.

SpunkyQ8 · 16 July 2015, 12:51 PM

5196 here

hns_555 · 16 July 2015, 05:00 PM

P for me, love the breguet numerals

polarinda · 16 July 2015, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

It's probably only me, but the Breguet numerals on the 5196P remind me of my grandmother's Timex from the 1970's. A fond memory of Granny, but not of the watch...

Was it recently serviced by Patek? I would only want Patek to service it. If there's no service history I'm not keen on sending my exciting new-to-me timepiece on an eight-month sabbatical.
I would rather have new, pink gold, and no Breguet markers. So 5196R new from the AD would be my choice this time.

Nice timex.

Hamish · 16 July 2015, 10:36 PM

P

de66 · 16 July 2015, 11:03 PM

Love the breguet numerals, so P for me.

But its imortant for YOU to decide which looks best on YOUR wrist. Also, if you have not done so already, this could be a good opportunity to start establishing a long relationship with your AD.

mineral · 17 July 2015, 10:34 AM

I like the 5196r more. I have seen both and find the silver dial with rose gold make the watch look very nice. Kind of vintage look to me.

polarinda · 18 July 2015, 07:19 PM

Anyone knows if the 5196p uses platinum spring bars and platinum crown?
The shop is dropping another 1.5k but he says the spring bars are stainless steel(wtf?) and so is the crown. Also..the strap that is on looks like crap..
Otherwise it looks sublime.
Also in his shop...a 5115j enamel dial at the price of a 5196r from AD.
Comments?

zama · 18 July 2015, 07:21 PM

P

topcat30093 · 18 July 2015, 08:32 PM

P for me :)

vecioalpinn · 23 July 2015, 07:03 AM

Platinum....very different dial....and most important metal!

Paltinum...everytime

polarinda · 24 July 2015, 10:20 PM

I called my local PP service center. They said the 5196p uses white gold spring bars originally.

Why not platinum?

16 July 2015, 12:45 AM	#1
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,312	5196p used vs 5196r feom AD? 5196p box paper 2007..clean sample...some light scuffs on bezel. 5196r. brand new from AD. Same price. Which would you pick?

16 July 2015, 03:01 AM	#5
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	5196p used vs 5196r feom AD? It's probably only me, but the Breguet numerals on the 5196P remind me of my grandmother's Timex from the 1970's. A fond memory of Granny, but not of the watch... Was it recently serviced by Patek? I would only want Patek to service it. If there's no service history I'm not keen on sending my exciting new-to-me timepiece on an eight-month sabbatical. I would rather have new, pink gold, and no Breguet markers. So 5196R new from the AD would be my choice this time.

16 July 2015, 06:05 AM	#9
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	I'd only buy a new Patek. But, if you don't care about pre-owned, then go with the P. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

16 July 2015, 08:01 AM	#11
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	5196P all the way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

16 July 2015, 10:36 AM	#13
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,182	Have to go for the P . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

16 July 2015, 01:25 AM	#2
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,294	DOES USED BOTHER YOU? do you prefer color or steel look? both are nice classy watches its a matter of preference

16 July 2015, 01:47 AM	#3
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	5196p for me

16 July 2015, 02:19 AM	#4
cinch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 802	P for me, more interesting dial, breguet numerals!

16 July 2015, 04:29 AM	#7
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	I saw a 5196J used in nice shape for $13,000. Something to think about, the 5196 is a commonly available model, if you are comfortable with a pre-owned watch you'll be able to track down a 5196r

16 July 2015, 05:58 AM	#8
ThaiKhun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado, CA Watch: Patek 5167A Posts: 18	When I perused the Calatrava line I concluded the 5196p is the one I would want.

16 July 2015, 07:51 AM	#10
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	the 5196p and 5107g are my favorite calatravas

16 July 2015, 08:21 AM	#12
bobbyw "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 23	p all day! on an aside if you wanted it new there was one in the nyc salon a week or so ago:)

16 July 2015, 11:11 AM	#14
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Slight edge for the P. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

16 July 2015, 11:52 AM	#15
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,976	According to google, 5196r retails for $21,900 and 5196p retails for $36,800. For $15k I can put up with a few scuffs. Go with the 5196p

16 July 2015, 12:36 PM	#16
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	P dial is beautiful. That's my choice.

16 July 2015, 12:51 PM	#17
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	5196 here

16 July 2015, 05:00 PM	#18
hns_555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jakarta Watch: Rolex & PP's Posts: 69	P for me, love the breguet numerals

16 July 2015, 10:36 PM	#20
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	P

16 July 2015, 11:03 PM	#21
de66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ZRH Posts: 1,209	Love the breguet numerals, so P for me. But its imortant for YOU to decide which looks best on YOUR wrist. Also, if you have not done so already, this could be a good opportunity to start establishing a long relationship with your AD.

17 July 2015, 10:34 AM	#22
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I like the 5196r more. I have seen both and find the silver dial with rose gold make the watch look very nice. Kind of vintage look to me.

18 July 2015, 07:19 PM	#23
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,312	Anyone knows if the 5196p uses platinum spring bars and platinum crown? The shop is dropping another 1.5k but he says the spring bars are stainless steel(wtf?) and so is the crown. Also..the strap that is on looks like crap.. Otherwise it looks sublime. Also in his shop...a 5115j enamel dial at the price of a 5196r from AD. Comments?

18 July 2015, 07:21 PM	#24
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	P __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

18 July 2015, 08:32 PM	#25
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	P for me :) __________________

23 July 2015, 07:03 AM	#26
vecioalpinn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Europe Posts: 28	Platinum....very different dial....and most important metal! Paltinum...everytime

24 July 2015, 10:20 PM	#27
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,312	I called my local PP service center. They said the 5196p uses white gold spring bars originally. Why not platinum?

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