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5107p fits the bill if you can find one on after market
Jun 17, 2019,10:19 AM
Here is mine from 2006; has the automatic 325 movement, 37mm case
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No current platinum Calatravas other than the 5196?
By: mdg : June 17th, 2019-09:27
I’ve wanted a platinum dress watch my entire life. I love the 5196P look but am less than enamored with the 215 movement. Taking that out of the equation, it seems odd that PP doesn’t offer any other choices in platinum. I’m looking for slim, 37-39mm, aut...
Although it would be on the secondary market now, I would...
By: watchme : June 17th, 2019-09:40
seriously consider JLC's MUT in platinum.... www.watchprosite.com 2-pictures-of-the-jaeger-lecoultre-master-ultrathin-jubilée-platinum--2013--/2.1287401.10900031/0/ It was a record-setter, and JLC supplied PP for a 150 years. -Dean
All of the suggestions for other brands are interesting...
By: mdg : June 17th, 2019-11:06
...but what if I have my heart set on Patek? I can “get away” (meaning my wife has approved...) with the purchase of a single watch, not multiples. I am a buy-and-hold guy. I would own it forever. So far the best suggestion for PP would be to go vintage. ...
Patek 5298 P
By: COUNT DE MONET : June 17th, 2019-11:16
Baguette diamonds and platinum in 38 mm. A serious, serious piece! Unisex, too.
Great music reference : )
By: mdg : June 17th, 2019-16:41
...saw one that sold for under $US55k at auction but don’t remember the date. That seems like a reasonable price.
Look for a new release next year
By: watch-er : June 17th, 2019-11:41
but the platinum may be the last to issue. I would check out the Lange Saxonia Thin or the VC manual wind. Both much better options than anything PP currently offers in manual wind simple dress.
Other brands
By: Jurry : October 28th, 2019-09:18
I understand exactly what type of watch you have in mind and why you want platinum. Fortunately there are, next to Patek and some independents, many more high and medium end brands who carry gorgeous pt watches. I’ve added a picture of my personal favorit...