I think your summary of thoughts echo mine as well. Something about the case design that I find so appealing. Of course, one can wish for other hypothetical add ons ie applied hour markers/applied breguet numerals...but its time I get something that doesn

Hobnail bezel, no date, crown guards, smaller size Roman numerals… I believe no other ref ticks all boxes apart from 5115 😉 On top of that I believe the caliber 215PS fits better in the 5115 than in 5116 as the seconds subdial looks better balanced on the

I have been looking closely at the three references 5115, 5116 and 5119. While each has its charm, I wonder if I don’t prefer the 5116: I think the welded lugs would work better for me here than the case shape of 5115 with “integrated” lugs and crown guar

Its never easy to choose or pick 1, as there are just so many references! I guess the way to go about it is to follow a flow chart approach, and be cognisant of the fact that not every detail you want, is carried by a single referrence. The 3796dj, althou

There is actually a number of options for Calatravas in 35mm size... and only you can decide according to your personal choice. For example you mention you don't want something "too old". I would recommend don't take something "dated" which is not quite t

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

So I thought about this...35mm, that i know will be the good sweet spot. I have always had an eye for the 5115, partly also because I don't want something too old, plus I want an element of craft which can be seen with the bezel plus the enamel dial. Rish

Love the enamel dial n crown guard

Nice simple and plain

Dear Purists, 2016 has ended and, like I did last year, I thought it could be useful (and, why not, interesting) to make a list of some of the threads that were posted in this section this year whether you missed them or maybe would like to have a look at