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There's also the Traditionelle in platinum
Which I feel can be dressed down more than the pink gold version, due to the less formal grey dial. In some ways, a little similar to the 5226G. I think both are pretty, but slightly prefer the VC because of the more coherent design
Good luck!
(Pic from Hodinkee)
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PP 5226G vs VC Traditionnelle 38mm
Folks, All my collection thus far are steal sports style watches. Trying to venture out into the casual precious metal dress watch world. I am currently on the wait list for a PP 5226G. I also like the VC Traditionnelle manual winding 38mm pink gold. Any ...
Both excellent choices,
But my personal preference is for the VC. Totally subjective. Post pictures of whichever you get! Cheers, Filip
Perhaps....
To qualify my opinion just a tad, I find the VC more elegant and classically beautiful than the 5226G. Again, it is entirely in the eye of the beholder. Good luck, Filip
There's also the Traditionelle in platinum
Which I feel can be dressed down more than the pink gold version, due to the less formal grey dial. In some ways, a little similar to the 5226G. I think both are pretty, but slightly prefer the VC because of the more coherent design Good luck! (Pic from H...
Personally incline towards VC...
But upon seeing them in metal, 5226 does stands out among casual dress watch. Given that your collection is sporty I think 5226 could be a nice addition and not too outright dressy. On a sidenote, I do agree with Donatello on platinum traditionelle. Give ...
I was trying on the 6119G at the AD
and my boss, aka wife, picked out the 5226. More to my style according to her 😅
I posted photos..
Of my recently purchased PP 5226G. I think it’s a excellent everyday choice for a watch. I guess people will also consider it a dress watch. I think if you see it in person it will be it will be hard to resist.
I guess it…
must be faith, I responded to your post before seeing your comment on mine. I love the watch, it beautiful and very accurate. It looks great in natural and artificial light. The strap that it comes with is long.
appreciate the insight
the dial has a vintage look to me, which I very much adore. I have relatively small wrist so definitely need to order shorter straps if I choose to go this route.
Both are great watches!
But also prefer the VC. Have you considered the American 1921? That may be a more casual watch and for what you’re looking for. And it’s gorgeous. If I ever needed a dressier watch, that’s on the short list.
that's what the SA at the boutique recommended
except I wear my watch on my right hand so that model is kind of strange that way.
The more direct comparison to the Traditionnelle would be the 6119.
Also here, a tough decision. I went for the 6119G but the Traditionnelle is a gorgeous piece as well. ...
These don't fill the same role imo
The vc more of elegance, the pp more of a modern piece. I am biased, as vc traditionelle has been a favorite of mine since release. The dial to me is perfect, the case is pure VC DNA, the movement well finished. I came very close to getting the RG green d...
They're so different
I like both the pink and platinum versions of the VC. The Patek seems to fall into a category all of its own. I have seen the Vacheron in person, and have seen the Patek in videos. I find the Patek to be more interesting - a bit futuristic. Whichever you ...
for me
I did not even stop scrolling when I saw the 5226 on the website but when I saw it in person at the AD...
Patek 5226 or 6119 would be my choice because they are beautiful and I am
biased for a certain reason 🤣
I would vote for the VC
Better aesthetics, proportions and architecture/purity of movement. Even Kari Voutilainen had analyzed and commented on the movement when it was released in a very favourable manner. I am also highly confident the level of manual (vs machine) finishing of...
glad to hear
affirmation from current owners. Again, seems majority of members voted for VC. If not for the mystic of owning a PP, the choice seems obvious.