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Chris...I know exactly what you're going through....I did the same.  I guess it comes down to what "floats your boat".....In the end, I chose a PP because of my PERCEIVED notion that as a timepiece (i.e.movement, precision, ability to hold its value),  it is the best.....though maybe that's just great marketing by PP.....I don't know.  But I will say that the simple clean almost retro look of the 5196 spoke to me.

But again, on looks alone,I really love the Breguet (5907 or 5157), and I agree with some of the others that I wouldn't worry about it being a huge (if ANY) step down from a PP in terms of movement, craftmanship, etc.

Tough, but in the end you really will enjoy either...but I suspect you might eventually end up with both.....I think I will.

Ange

Good luck....also good comments from Lutz.....

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Forum thoughts Breguet v. Patek

 
By: cgreen : January 5th, 2008-12:01
Afternoon everyone and a belated Happy New Year to you all; I hope 2008 is shaping up fine for everyone thus far. I have a question that I'm hoping ya'll can help with: As silly as this sounds, are Breguets handmade? I ask because I'm interested in either... 

Neither Breguets, Pateks nor Langes are really handmade...

 
By: vitalsigns : January 5th, 2008-15:35
Neither Breguets, Pateks nor Langes are really handmade in the historical sense of the word--IMO, it would be more correct to say that they are hand assembled and, to varying degrees, hand finished. Most of the top larger houses use CNC machines and other... 

I had similar questions

 
By: ange : January 6th, 2008-19:59
see my post from some days ago. John, your response was incredibly informative and helpful. Chris, if it helps, I finallly decided on the PP 5196 Calatrava in rose gold, mostly because it "spoke" to me. It's elegance is in its simplicity, and for me, at t... 

nice topic:)

 
By: lutz : January 7th, 2008-11:40
Hello Chris, some modest thoughts: If You consider a 3680 or 5207,the answer is simple:neither Patek nor Lange produces watches like these,not even close to that design.So if You are thrilled by their design You must stay with Breguet. Reliability should ... 

more thoughts

 
By: ange : January 8th, 2008-13:47
Chris...I know exactly what you're going through....I did the same. I guess it comes down to what "floats your boat".....In the end, I chose a PP because of my PERCEIVED notion that as a timepiece (i.e.movement, precision, ability to hold its value), it i... 

2yrs ago March

 
By: Rajosa : February 11th, 2008-14:47
I was torn between the 5906 and PP 5196. My decision was to get the PP 5196 although I was more attracted to the 5907. The 5196 would get worn more. It looks good with a shirt, sweater, or suit. The Breguet 5907 is strickly a dress up watch and most at ho... 

Patek v Breguet - My Experience

 
By: JOERICE : July 22nd, 2009-14:59
T'is a long story how I got to own both a Patek 5053 and a Breguet 5920. I do find that I'm wearing the Breguet more and more. Not only does it have a 100hr power reserve (more useful than you may think) but it is marginally more regular than the Patek. I...