5196..too big

[polarinda]

Had a chance to try on a 5196 at boutique today.
Case was flat with lugs not adapting to wrist well..leaving gaps wide opened. Looks and feels like a 40mm watch..which is dreadful for a dress watch.

Dial lacks contrast and very difficult to read. Too much empty spaces on dial as well.

Really wanna love this but gotta past. :(

Ymmv

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by polarinda

Had a chance to try on a 5196 at boutique today.
Case was flat with lugs not adapting to wrist well..leaving gaps wide opened. Looks and feels like a 40mm watch..which is dreadful for a dress watch.

Dial lacks contrast and very difficult to read. Too much empty spaces on dial as well.

Really wanna love this but gotta past. :(

Ymmv

I had the exact same experience. It's a shame really because I so wanted to like the 5196 when it was first introduced. I even came close to purchasing the platinum version but didn't for the reasons you mentioned. I think with better proportion and an appropriately sized movement, it could be a winner.

[subtona]

Pics would be nice & which version are you referring to?

My thought is no worries at all, there are so many great Pateks available in smaller sizes that I would consider if they fit me ... Plenty for you to choose from

[mps354]

Curious what version as well...in my experience, the p wore smaller than the g, maybe less open space on the dial

[soundserious]

No argument here.

[polarinda]

5196g

[Mauiguy]

What size is your wrist? I thinking the flatter case profile would sit better and come off as a well proportioned "small" dress watch for folks that have larger size wrists.

[lapince]

well too dressy for me but it's a nice dress watch, I have 6.9 wrists and for me I would prefer 39-40 to anything less but again I'm not a huge dress fan...

[polarinda]

Originally Posted by Mauiguy

What size is your wrist? I thinking the flatter case profile would sit better and come off as a well proportioned "small" dress watch for folks that have larger size wrists.

Abt 7.5...but it just looks overwhelming. Just me im sure. Others may find it absoultely fine.
My rounded wrist top could be the problem.

[mps354]

Originally Posted by polarinda

5196g

Try the 5196p

[Abdullasaif]

Originally Posted by polarinda

Abt 7.5...but it just looks overwhelming. Just me im sure. Others may find it absoultely fine.
My rounded wrist top could be the problem.

Really?.. Overwhelming

[ap1]

Does this one interest you?

[mineral]

I think the 5196 look the best in RG. I rememebr I tried this version many years ago , in fact more than 10 years I guess and the RG match the silver colour dial very well.