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

Amazing trio and similar to you also love these crown guards, even on dressier pieces. Had a 5127G, which let go (cannot even remember why or what for) and I’m considering going back with a 5107 (which flatter bezels - dream would be a black P, possibly a

Which resulted in this trio of 37 mm crown guard treasures as part of my collection The case design makes the watch look a bit sportier and gives it a bit more presence 5127G / 5125R / 5110P

I like the 5196 very much. Owned the G and R. But sold both watches as too thin and dressy for me. The case back was as well a bit underwhelming. I owned as well 6119G (too large) and 5227R (I missed the double index at 12). My current fav and still in my

That's what my Laurent Ferrier or my wonderful 5127G prove me when I wear them

I've never seen a 5107 or 5127 in real life, but these references seem very nice indeed. I think that two elements, though, would keep me away from them: the date window, which I'm not fond of, and the central rotor caliber, which I find a bit too "ordina

I am also a big fan of these crown guards and I can't mention all the references that I love in your list as there are too many 5107 and 5127 are probably the most simple ones in your list but they have always been in my fav list. 5125R and 5110P are defi

Crown guards are usually featured in sports watches, but Patek Philippe has used them in a very interesting way in dress watches . See for yourself. The models are organised by family of complication and, just for the fun of going against my natural incli

Despite the fact that I just acquired my new complicated 5940 I currently enjoy my new "simple" 5127. Depending on my mood (life is sometimes complicated enough😉), I once in a while enjoy the simple watches even more 😀