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

Decided to pull the macro lens out for a few photos, please excuse the dust! Hope you enjoy

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

5107 seems to be a very nice model. Unfortunately, I haven't seen one in real life yet. My personal favorites would be 5110 and, even more, 5100, but I've seen them in real life, so who knows how I would feel if I had also handled a 5107? Have a great wee

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

The one on the left with the thicker bezel is the 5107

I actually had the 5107G.. but found it too small and I gave it to my wife.. I preferred the thicker bezel of the 5107G as I felt the date window lined up perfectly with the min dots (as the dial is a little abit smaller).. but with hindsight perhaps a th