more appreciated and desired. Also, the wonderful images make the watch even more appealing. Sounds like the perfect watch for you and a watch that could be perfect for many others! Normally, I would go for a watch with all Breguet numerals, but based on
I agree it would be a challenge to balance the dial with a date. I like the looks of the 5110, but personally actually prefer the 5134. I can understand why collectors are split on this model… it has unique characteristics that don’t firmly put it into a
Then, congrats on your first Patek, too. I am not sure the 5134 is under appreciated, though. It has its charm and interest, it cannot compete with the 5110 which is a totally different watch. It has a friendly complication, a nice manual winding movement
And a great thank you for this detailed and thoughtful review. I’m glad your watch arrived so quickly and what an outstanding first post here and first Patek in your collection! As you know, I share your appreciation of the 5134 and strongly relate to man
But I honestly prefer the G. I like the 3 and 9… breaks up the monotony of the dial, imo of the P version. Also, since to my eye white gold and platinum look so similar, not worth the extra cash for me. I really like the skeleton hour hand on both referen
From the photos I’ve seen, this reference just looks stunning. Simple, a bit smaller at 37mm. If any of you have wrist pics, please post. I’m most interested in the white gold version, but would be interested in seeing anything you have of this reference.
It’s one of the coolest Calatrava cases to me given the design/placement of the pushers. I actually had it a long time ago, but felt it was a little small for me given I was still in “big watch” phase of thinking. The 5134p has become a bit more expensive
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Yeah this could be a good choice I recently tried on a 5134 in 37mm which I think actually looked great on my wrist so something to consider for myself in platinum as well perhaps. It is a busier dial so wears better in my opinion