brettandstephanie
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Calatrava Questions
As a new member, I'm excited to report that I'm in the process of buying my first Calatrava. After months of research and more than a reasonable number of questions of my AD, I've narrowed down my choices. Yet, I still have several questions on which I'd like to solicit the knowledge and educated guesses of members:
(1) 5196P: For how many years has it been produced? How much longer is it likely to be produced? Has any member concluded that such watch is simply too heavy for daily wear? Is it truly comfortable? Is it possible to special order a display back for this watch? Do watch collectors frown on polishing platinum cases in the same way they tend to frown upon polishing gold cases, or does the strong bond between platinum atoms make this less of an issue? Will the next non-diamond platinum Calatrava likely use the Cal. 215 movement? Will it have a display back? When do you think such watch will come to market?
(2) 5120G: Any thoughts as to how much longer the current production run (which I have confirmed is still nickel-alloyed and rhodium-plated) is apt to continue? Are the lugs on this watch formed as part of the case, or are they separately affixed? Will a hobnail bezel ever be made in platinum?
(3) How do owners feel about the addition of deployant clasps to either of these watches? Do they maintain the comfortable feel of a leather band, or are they at all uncomfortable? Does the watch lay flat for storage with the clasp attached?
Many thanks!
Calatrava Questions
