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couldn't agree more with Glau and Janef
May 24, 2020,08:49 AM
If it is your first PP, I would go for the 5205, it has a stronger PP DNA and classic aesthetic. The 5235 will make you happy once you've owned a few and are feeling adventurous. I personally like to cover the basics/fundamentals before venturing out and feeling that I missed out. but again, this is a very personal feeling and honestly, the best advise I ever got, is to always go with your heart when it comes to watches
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Advice? Thinking about getting my first Patek dress watch!
By: Tlph : May 24th, 2020-05:54
Now the contestants are 5205r and 5235r. Tried both. Loved both. But leaning towards 5235r because of the movement. 1. 5025r has nicer case than 5235r and easier to read whilst 5235r has a date at 6 o’clock that I prefer not to have!! 2. But the regulator...
Hard decision...
By: p.boxster : May 24th, 2020-06:03
...between these two! I love them both, but I decided for the 5235R. The dial is more interesting and as you described the movement is superior due to the Pulsomax escapement. And the movement is much prettier with the microrotor, finishing is top level a...
couldn't agree more with Glau and Janef
By: WH_ : May 24th, 2020-08:49
If it is your first PP, I would go for the 5205, it has a stronger PP DNA and classic aesthetic. The 5235 will make you happy once you've owned a few and are feeling adventurous. I personally like to cover the basics/fundamentals before venturing out and ...
Size to me is a factor
By: watch-er : May 24th, 2020-12:00
with one being 38mm and the other 40mm. I prefer smaller than 40mm for a dress watch. The 40mm actually looks big on you. But its all personal taste.
5196R [nt]
By: Passionata_george : May 24th, 2020-13:29
I want to love the 5205...
By: mdg : May 24th, 2020-15:39
...but the sub-dial at 6 is a mess. It's mostly covered up...but I love the roundness of the case compared to the 'flatter' 5235.
Thank you guys for the invaluable comments!
By: Tlph : May 24th, 2020-17:37
I agree with all of your advice - 5205r being a Patek DNA watch and 5245r being a more innovative and adventurous one. I like to cover the base and eventually have a well rounded collection like all of you too! I haven’t made the decision yet and will see...
I want to raise the issue of watch hands:
By: chk : May 24th, 2020-23:53
Fat dauphine (5205) vs thin batons (5235): there is a world of difference between the two styles of hands, and I suppose your preference for one - over the other - should be obvious to yourself, and you should follow this 'preference' as every time you lo...
Thank you!!
By: Tlph : May 25th, 2020-02:31
I wasn’t particularly bothered by either type of hands! In fact I think both of them are beautiful- but I have a slight compliant against the aperture of 5205r - if only the background color is black too it will be very cool!
Two beautiful pieces.
By: DOCSF : May 25th, 2020-01:21
When I was getting an annual calendar the choice was either a 5205R-010 or a 5235G. I went with the 5235G due to the new movement and design (the case being similar to 3448 and the regulator design).
Great choice!
By: DOCSF : May 25th, 2020-02:39
I have no regrets getting the 5235G. I find it very easy to read the time and it only took me a day to get used to it.
5205R for me
By: Ravenart : May 25th, 2020-07:02
My opinion is biased as I am not a fan of brushed dials, I would prefer a Guilloche dial. But that is not applicable here.
So difficult
By: keks : May 26th, 2020-05:52
Without knowing your lifestyle needs and other watches I collection my choice would fall on the following aspect... If the intention is regular wear I would go 5205, it works in more situations in my opinion. Very very elegant but can be casual as well. I...
Very interesting perspective! I only have two Journe
By: Tlph : May 27th, 2020-04:20
At the moment and that might be the reasons why 5235r found a spot in my heart!! This would be my first or second Patek so I might need to go bother the AD and try them on a few more times!