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Autumn Leaves and an Evergreen
My 6196P has arrived, and after living with it for a few days, I’ve come to realize that the 1.33mm increase in thickness over its predecessor, the 5196, is quite a significant design change. I had noticed this when reading the press release back in April, but didn’t think much of it at the time. Since the 6119, which uses the same caliber and has a display back, retains almost the same thickness as the 5196, it’s clear that the added height was a deliberate aesthetic decision.
Comparing the models in profile, the extra thickness seems to come mainly from a taller bezel and flange, along with a more prominent crystal. Together, these give the dial an enhanced sense of depth beneath the domed sapphire.
Whatever the intention, I feel this tweak, combined with the blackened indices and hands, makes the 6196P bolder and less formal in both look and feel, and ultimately, a more versatile watch overall.
Comparing the models in profile, the extra thickness seems to come mainly from a taller bezel and flange, along with a more prominent crystal. Together, these give the dial an enhanced sense of depth beneath the domed sapphire.
Whatever the intention, I feel this tweak, combined with the blackened indices and hands, makes the 6196P bolder and less formal in both look and feel, and ultimately, a more versatile watch overall.
Huge congradulations ! It looks so
AMAZING on your wrist !
What do you like most about it ?
just an observation
from your side elevations diagrams the 5196 and the 6196 have the protruding 'finger nail' between the 6 lugs for opening the case back-are they hinged?-where 6119 does not.
6119 having a standard snap back hence can be thinner along with the flat glass back and front.
calibre 215 and 30-255 are both the same height at 2,55mm.
6119 having a standard snap back hence can be thinner along with the flat glass back and front.
calibre 215 and 30-255 are both the same height at 2,55mm.
Thank you. What attracts me the most is the dial —
its proportions and color combination.
Those blackened hour markers and hands
have a subtle brown tint that blends beautifully with the dial color.
Great watch. Congrats to it.
Thank you for bringing the thickness to attention, was not aware of it.
Yes, suits it very well, as I found the 5296 "too thinn" for its diameter.
Yes, suits it very well, as I found the 5296 "too thinn" for its diameter.
Thank you for sharing with us your experience
and these very informative measures.
Best, Emmanuel
Photography and comps are really helpful!
The photos really evidence the substantial differences between the 5196, 6119 and 6196. Beautiful and an 'easy-wearing' classique!
Proportion is important as is...
...the type of watch (dress, sport, etc.) Either way a beautiful watch I would love to see in real life...
Thank you!
I think their decision to go against the conventional notion of making a dress watch as slim as possible worked well here.
best release in recent times by PP and I love the salmon + platinum Calatrava !
thanks for sharing.