MadSpaniard
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Great choice for sure
Nov 17, 2019,11:59 AM
I understand your fascination with the 5196. In fact, I recently had the same fascination and ended up ordering the 5196G from my AD, and I am now awaiting delivery. So I can say with confidence: I highly recommend the 5196G.
Like you, I have been an R (rose gold) owner until now, all my previous Pateks have been R. But to me, the 5196 seemed even more classic, even more timeless and somehow even more pure in G, hence my decision to break with my own rose gold tradition this time. Also, I thought the silvered gray dial would look nicer on G than on R (both G and R share the exact same silvered gray dial, unlike the J which has a more white dial).
Either way, whether your choose R or G, have fun making your decision, and above all, enjoy whichever Patek you end up purchasing. Cheers, and best regards.