Patek Philippe

Congratulations and welcome to the 5196p club.

Feb 08, 2022,10:37 AM

It’s an absolutely mesmerising watch for all the reasons you state.
This is a purchase you will not regret and your children if you have them will certainly be glad you made.
Enjoy and keep the pictures coming.

M.

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Happy to add a 5196P to my humble collection.

By: Musigny82 : February 8th, 2022-07:09

I was not expecting that. I always think it's very handsome (thanks to the pictures our forum members kept posting and posioning me). I was browsing around for another watch and accidentially spotted this beauty during the window shopping. Full set, fair ...

Congratulations !!

By: dms : February 8th, 2022-07:42

This is a superb catch. Always loved this reference.

Thank you. I consider myself lucky~

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:37

You are right, it wears larger. Huge congrats, it is a very good reference, this 5196P.

By: amanico : February 8th, 2022-07:51

Indeed it wears much bigger than my other 37mm watches like 5110! Thank you!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:38

Yes, strange.

By: amanico : February 9th, 2022-12:12

Congratulation , that is very nice Patek. 37 mm is perfect. And the weight of platinum must be very convincing.

By: hoseachandra : February 8th, 2022-08:06

It is convincing! Thanks for your kind words.

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:38

congratulations! this 5196p will surely become(already is) a classic. to me the best calatrava to this date

By: woodman : February 8th, 2022-08:26

100% Agree.

By: fmc000 : February 8th, 2022-16:58

To me it's a Calatrava with modern touch. Classic or not I don't know, but surely it's beautiful. Thank you!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:39

The quintessential Calatrava.

By: mrds : February 8th, 2022-08:36

Amazing how much elegance can be packed into a 37mm space!

Well put! Thanks!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:39

Sincere congrats on seizing this excellent Calatrava, indeed one of the big favorites of our forum and one that I find simply delicious in this classy P iteration! Enjoy thoroughly!👍🥂

By: FabR : February 8th, 2022-08:41

Yes I noticed it's a popular reference here among our members! I will enjoy it as much as I can!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:40

Congratulations on hitting on this beautiful Patek …

By: Cpt Scarlet : February 8th, 2022-10:23

Enjoy and make happy memories.

Will do thank you!!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:40

Congratulations and welcome to the 5196p club.

By: Miles_151 : February 8th, 2022-10:37

It’s an absolutely mesmerising watch for all the reasons you state. This is a purchase you will not regret and your children if you have them will certainly be glad you made. Enjoy and keep the pictures coming. M.

Thank you! I imagnie its look will still be accepted in 50 years time.

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:40

Beautiful reference from Patek. Congratulations!

By: J K : February 8th, 2022-10:52

Thank you!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:40

The dial is an all-time great

By: blau : February 8th, 2022-11:46

I agree exactly about the wearing size. I think it's the only 37mm watch I've ever worn that felt too big for me!

That's why I need a perfect fit strap for it!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:41

Bravo for acquiring this timeless beauty! An icon! 👌👌👌

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 8th, 2022-12:14

Thank you for your kind words!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:41

Congrats for the excellent catch of an iconic Patek in the most prestigious metal!!

By: joenghenry : February 8th, 2022-12:44

I am lucky, thank you!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:42

Nice find, congratulations. I like that dial,

By: Thomas_3 : February 8th, 2022-13:57

clean and simple.

Clean and simple yes! And the applied numeruls add a lot of depth to it.

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:42

Congrats. This is a very attractive piece, I think one of my favourites from this part of the Patek lineup.

By: Jay (Eire) : February 8th, 2022-14:10

Thank you very much!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:42

Congrats! One of the best Patek dials. Applied Breguet numbers on a Patek are hard to beat.

By: BigAppleBill : February 8th, 2022-14:23

Indeed. Love the Breguet style numbers! That's the main attraction to my eyes.

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:43

A serendipitous encounter with an awesome PP Calatrava. Congrats on getting it.

By: vitalsigns : February 8th, 2022-14:42

Pure and simple PP. And under-the-radar, just like I prefer. Cheers, John

Agree!!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:43

Congrats!

By: Ted O : February 8th, 2022-14:43

Used to own one and very much enjoyed it at the time. Wears great in terms of size.

Thank you!!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:43

Just beautiful

By: fmc000 : February 8th, 2022-16:58

Congrats!

Thanks a lot!!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:43

Fantastic purchase and photos!!!

By: KCLQMULKU : February 8th, 2022-18:49

Thank you for that~

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:44

great photos and congrats

By: Francoamerican : February 8th, 2022-23:27

I was too hung up on the small movement size but now regret that sentiment

If it bothers you from the begining it will always bother you. Just my two cents.

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:44

thanks - those are wise words!

By: Francoamerican : February 9th, 2022-21:43

Big fan of this ref.

By: TeutonicCarFan : February 8th, 2022-23:50

Always crossed my mind as something to add to the collection. Enjoy!

Thank you will do!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:44

Thanks for this great post and AMAZING photos.

By: BuffaloWatch : February 9th, 2022-01:21

I have this watch and also, a small wrist. It does appear big for the reasons you say and maybe, too, because as a more formal watch you would think it should feel and fit smaller than it does. I've been thinking about changing out the dressy strap for so...

You mean this?

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:54

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Yes, that is really cool.

By: BuffaloWatch : February 9th, 2022-13:13

Beside everything good that's been said about this watch, add "versatile" to the list.

I would say the Barenia strap works with 5196P, maybe not the most ideal pairing but it works.

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-14:01

Congratulations

By: takman : February 9th, 2022-04:20

This one is a beauty and a keeper, nice photos too!

Thanks!

By: Musigny82 : February 9th, 2022-09:54

Congrats

By: Cookies : February 9th, 2022-15:35

It is so beautiful. Elegant and sleek.

Hi Nigel, 5196P is the epitome of Patek DNA !

By: GLau : February 9th, 2022-19:41

ThIs reference is classy, a classic and understated. Great reference for Patek collectors to enjoy under the radar.

Sizing 5196

By: Sadi : February 9th, 2022-23:10

And what is your wrist size? If I may ask... mine is 16-16.5 cm and it wears perfectly!