Patek Philippe

I love the watch

Dec 01, 2018,06:33 AM

Having said that it does not have the best side profile and flow the thinner Calatravas all have. I would go with the white dial over the black in G as the pattern on the black dial is almost impossible to see. Its a lot of watch with the Deployant and solid back which can opened to view the movement. Used should be a very good value as it was one of the least popular modern PP Calatrava.

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Opinion on 5153 Patek

By: Euroasianstar : November 28th, 2018-08:35

Dear all, What’s your opinion of the discontinued hunter case 5153 Black dial Calatrava? I am looking for a simple dress watch and the current Calatrava line doesn’t appeal to me much. I find the 5153 quirky and unique. Odd like a ref 6006, in a good way....

What’s wrong with a A Lange & Söhne 1815? [nt]

By: Arie - Mr Orange : November 28th, 2018-09:08

Nothing wrong with it :)

By: Euroasianstar : November 28th, 2018-10:18

Love my 1815....too. The burdens of the WIS

True dat [nt]

By: Arie - Mr Orange : November 28th, 2018-11:59

A great watch!

By: sham1 : November 28th, 2018-09:35

I once owned the 5153G with the white dial and is one of the few watches that I do miss. Pure elegance!!

In real life the time is difficult to read. [nt]

By: dr.kol : November 28th, 2018-10:25

You raise a good point.

By: Euroasianstar : November 28th, 2018-12:35

I struggle a bit also with my black dial 1815 ALS in dimly lit conditions.

With Patek you would struggle big time -

By: dr.kol : November 28th, 2018-13:56

especially in daylight. However, often bad readability is a reason to change the hands. Mr. Stern offered it to me when I complained that I can't see the time from one of my watches. Best, Kari

That's neat! What were the options for hands?

By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : November 28th, 2018-14:33

Could you get lume on them?

After thinking a lot, I decided to keep the old ones. So did not ask.

By: dr.kol : November 28th, 2018-15:25

Mr. Stern spoke something about white hands against the black dial. Best, Kari

Thanks [nt]

By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : November 28th, 2018-16:16

for me just too outdated [nt]

By: Passionata_george : November 28th, 2018-10:36

A bit too old fashioned for my taste [nt]

By: Maltie : November 28th, 2018-10:55

Cool dress watch

By: gautamak : November 28th, 2018-16:33

I personally find it great and love it. Listen to you what you like. Cheers Gautam 😎 ...

Very nice

By: jim vancouver : November 28th, 2018-20:47

I have the white dial version. Very elegant. It is rather heavy though, and I rarely flip the cover. Jim

I think this reference is phenomenal

By: stabilizer : November 28th, 2018-21:24

And love the hunter caseback

A very nice reference

By: COUNT DE MONET : November 29th, 2018-02:29

My choice would be the RG one, but if it sings to you like the RG one to me, then go for it.

Amazing watch and love it!

By: Illya Kondratyuk : November 30th, 2018-06:24

Amazing watch and love it. You just need to try it first. As lugs are quite stretched as it meant to remind about repurposed pocket watch. I am actually currently selling mine in case if interested

Ref 5153

By: Migvel : April 24th, 2021-16:57

Hi I’m looking for a ref. 5153 if you still had it by chance? Regards.

I love the watch

By: watch-er : December 1st, 2018-06:33

Having said that it does not have the best side profile and flow the thinner Calatravas all have. I would go with the white dial over the black in G as the pattern on the black dial is almost impossible to see. Its a lot of watch with the Deployant and so...

Looking for a 5153

By: Migvel : April 24th, 2021-16:58

Hi, if anyone is still selling one of this at a realistic price, I’d be interested. Please get in touch. Thank you.

Please feel free to post a WTB ad in our Collectors Market forum, which is the correct venue for this request. Thanks ;-)

By: FabR : April 24th, 2021-17:04

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Ok

By: Migvel : April 24th, 2021-17:13

Hi. I just did. Thanks a lot!