Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe's Calatrava 5120/1G-001 feels very attractive to me. As Tim Mosso says in his review, it's "everything you need, nothing you don't".

Review by Tim Mosso

To each his own. 

To me that’s what makes it recognizable as a Calatrava. I’d just prefer it on a strap.

don’t have Dauphine hands. And I think I would love to have the bracelet too and be able to swap for a strap from time to time (the bracelet isn’t integrated).

If the bracelet isn’t integrated, you have great option to be able to switch back and forth. It’s a nice looking Calatrava.

Those are Calatrava, too,  aren't they?   ))) 

Buying an iconic or historically significant Calatrava comes at a cost.

which makes a real difference and a great monochrome look. As for the hobnail bezel, I personally find it attractive (I think I would like it less with a smooth one).

but I think I prefer the simpler, emptier dial here.

And why has this absolutely perfect caliber/case sizing become so rare? It’s an important part of the appeal for me.

elegance and elegant timelessness ! 😃

I just "stumbled" upon it online and felt really attracted. I think I might want to add a PP to my collection someday, only if I find one which I can afford and which I'm truly in love with, of course. Here, what really meets my taste is: (i) the 240 caliber (I'm not fond of PP's central rotor calibers) with a perfectly sized case (very important for me); (ii) true Patek DNA (hobnail bezel, dauphine hands) and sober aesthetic; (iii) being in white gold and coming with a bracelet (with wonderful oval links), it would bring something completely new to my trio of rose gold/leather strap watches (if it was platinum, I might be even more excited). Sorry for such a detailed answer!

The whole package a winner. With age comes wisdom and admiration for a Clous de Paris bezel ;-)

and definitely think it makes a lot of sense when it comes to a PP watch!

Definitely timeless.  An alligator strap could give that watch