In case you could not sleep....
....because you were waiting for me to solve my first-world problems, here is an update on my search for the perfect PP:
- went to an AD and tried a 5196P. It may sound silly but it felt like a toy watch. I could not stand the glare of the platinum, the dial made me feel dizzy (too much going on, too many shades and colours), the bezel is too simplistic and the overall design of the watch too angular(!). It somehow doesn't reflect light. Tried a 5196G at another dealer - same.
- It may sound strange but the 5107 seems to have better proportions (!) than the 5196 (whose bezel/dial ratio is unbalanced). Interestingly S/H prices on par with 5196. Earmarked for later (in RG).
- Accepted the fact that rose gold is currently in high demand and RG watched are more or less unavailable on the pre-owned market here.
- Tried both 5110G and 5146G at another (vintage) dealer. Now the big conundrum - the 5110 is "cool" and "unique", "one of a kind", "notable", "Agnelli had one" - the 5146 is "a proper watch", "one size fits all", "large enough to be relevant a few years down the line".
There we are.
5196P a toy watch? Yes, that sounds a bit silly. ;)
As for the 5110, we already told you... The one to get.
Best,
Nicolas
"Toy watch"
Compared to a..
Edit: I hope you don't mind Tony, I edited the link to leave the name only
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-05-16 06:42:43
Ah, the perfect PP!
And the journey is so worth living.
We all have our past and thus our subjectivity. If the 5196P looked wrong to you, then you're right to move on. Maybe that in several months you'll change your mind.
The 5107 looks warmer (dial color, bezel rounder and smoother) whereas the 5196 is a several shades of grey model with a different bezel (thinner).
You seem to have several references you may like and I would suggest you let the time choosing
I'm sure that when you'll see "the one", you'll know it.
Cheers, Mark
To me, the 5196P is one of the most...
attractive simple watch from Patek. IMO, the dial design is elegant and timeless.
The brequet numerals (which does not appear often in Patek), the railway tracks for the seconds sub-dial, and the weight of the platinum are just perfect.
Different strokes for different folks !
To me....
A few days ago...
if it had to one watch "affordable" then for me 5196..any metal ! [nt]
I have to disagree
In strong agrement with you. Even its too small movement is not a no go for me. [nt]
"Heft"
IMHO
The 5110 and the 5196p are the most beautiful of the ones you mention, and true grails.
A Patek world timer is quintessential Patek. The 5196p is in a true connoisseur piece in the holiest metal.
Both are grail pieces in my opinion and a highlight of most collections.