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#15090st, #5196p, #1576, #25668BA

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By: rishi_77
21
padraics
2202

Thank you Emmanuel...

I have a strong feeling, the 5196 will look like a pie pan on my wrist. I just worry about the extra small dial of the 3796 although I think its gorgeous . I will likely post another topic....to get opinions of the 5115 vs 3796. That's where my mind is go
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By: rishi_77
21
padraics
2202

Sorry if I bring some confusion in your mind instead of a solution…

Of course I can only agree that both 3796 and 5196 have a beautiful design but as many have mentioned the case design of 5196 is such that it looks odd on a 16cm because of the lug to lug dimension. On the other hand the 3796 is really small and unless yo
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By: rishi_77
21
padraics
2202

Dear Rishi,

My experience is that the ref. 5196P doesn't wear well on my 16 cm wrist because the lug-to-lug dimension is too large. I'll let you judge based on the photo below. So, I think I would choose the 3796, especially since some photos online let me think that
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By: rishi_77
21
padraics
2202

Patek 3796dj vs 5196j..which would be the choice for a first calatrava?

I must say the hobnail effect on the 3796dj looks gorgeous...but how would I feel about a 30.5/ 31mm case diameter against the 37mm of the 5196. My wrist is around 16cm, and I guess trying both on would be the only way of knowing. Have any of you had the
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By: rishi_77
21
padraics
2202

Funny enough I bought my first Patek in the 47th St diamond district ages ago ...

A small 3998P Calatrava and no regrets. My dealer there was pleasant to deal with, had great reviews, and had a friend come over who worked at Henri Stern to open it up and also had the crystal replaced for me there. Actually wearing exactly that watch to
2M
By: junbugbear
16
Jay (Eire)
1606

Patek Calatrava Recs in Platinum in 34-36mm?

Hi all! I was curious if you had any patek calatrava recommendations in platinum from 34-36mm? I find that the modern 5196p and 6196p references are a tad too large for dress watches. I have a royal oak in 37mm and I think for a dress watch the 34-36mm si
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By: ill23579
23
lascases
1654

I love the 5196P aesthetically. The position of the seconds register does not detract at all from the watch IMO. In fact I think it is a plus. It allows for large Breguet numerals and a 2 tone

outer track. The 6196P might rightfully be deemed by some to be a “better” watch. More advanced full sized movement, see thru back etc. and yes, it has caused quite a sensation. But comparing it to 5196, while it is certainly elegant and fabulous, I find
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By: amanico
26
amanico
1887

Saw this beauty only one time ever - and in the wild!

Summer 2024, midtown Manhattan. Lost, late and looking for an address on Madison between 58th & 59th. Never enough spare time to relax. Late for an appointment with Michael Safdie of Madison Time - the pre-loved Patek specialist. I was a sweaty, badly
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By: amanico
26
amanico
1887

Patek Philippe 5196P.

Sadly gone, and deeply missed. It went very well with my 5110P and 5070G. Best, Nicolas
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By: amanico
26
amanico
1887