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Awesome pics and write up!
The latest version is probably the only PP I’d actually consider for myself. But I passed for a couple reasons. Would have been better if they made a 38 mm case instead of 40, 20 mm lug width instead of 22 and a dial matching date wheel (which based on my very limited knowledge of PP, doesn’t seem to be their thing). Overall an attractive piece , and I can see the appeal
Patek Philippe Calatravas ref. 5000/6000
To be honest, I personally don't fully respond to the overall aesthetic of this line of Calatravas, but I still found it interesting to go through the whole line. My favorite here, would be the first one, ref. 5000G, but it's only a matter of personal tas...
I like the complete line. No version exempt.
The R is however my favourite. Only tried it on ... ...
It fitted your wrist very well!
I personally stil have to see one in real life someday. Best, Emmanuel
Your post 5000, 6000 and other variants is great as it sets up my
6000R China 🇨🇳 10th year anniversary. For me, 5000 has a much cleaner dial, just like my 6000R with picket fence hour marker instead of numbers. Just today, I went to my strap shop to try on a yellow strap. Thoughts on brown or yellow ? 😃 ...
I'm so sorry I missed this special edition I wasn't aware of!
Would you allow me to include some of your pics to my thread, with credit, of course (just for the pleasure of having the complete line)? If you prefer not, I totally understand! The yellow works well, it gives the watch a very different look. Given my co...
Without the hour arabics, it breaths new life into this design.
It gives more space to allow the minute track and sub seconds to shine.
Awesome pics and write up!
The latest version is probably the only PP I’d actually consider for myself. But I passed for a couple reasons. Would have been better if they made a 38 mm case instead of 40, 20 mm lug width instead of 22 and a dial matching date wheel (which based on my...
I find it also a pity that they got rid of the 240 micro rotor.
Have a nice weekend ! Best, Emmanuel
Sporty calatrava for the win!
My favourite here also is the 5000 series. G then J. Although the G is the sportiest and under the radar, the J has the same flair that the 5070J does. Less is more? Credit phillips Credit phillips again ...
Thanks for pointing out the 5000J: I've been able to add it to the thread!
And I agree with your comparison with the 5070J. Best, Emmanuel
In need of some sizing advice
Hi all. First time poster long time lurker. I have had my eyes on the PP 5000, 6000, and 6006 for a while now. My wrist is on the larger side (18.5cm and flat (60mm flat)). The challenge is that I can't find any of these watches to try on in-person so I'm...
Warm welcome to you as a poster!
Unfortunately, even though I've done this thread, I've never seen one of these references in real life, so I can't answer reliably your questions. But hopefully someone else will be able to. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you sir!
EDIT: just measured my wrist again and it's 19cm (7.5"). I'm just not sure anything under 36mm will look good
Indeed, I think that with a 19cm wrist, you should
rather consider models above 36mm. Have a nice weekend. Best, Emmanuel
Patel 5000 tends to wear like a 36mm watch because of the lugs
I heard this first from Tim Mosso. From my experience, this is also true. A 36mm 5 digit datejust has a tad/slight more wrist presence due to the thickness and 20mm lug width Hope this helps
Thank you
Yes, this does help. I think the 5000J will fit just fine. May take some getting used to but it's such a classic fit that I don't think I will mind. Thank you again
Very true. Gorgeous photos and watch.
I probably could/should have added it to the thread, though the case belongs to another family... Thanks for sharing. Best, Emmanuel
I personally don't respond to the 6007G:
too automotive-inspired for me. But the 5000J is definitely a great looking piece. Have a great weekend, Geross. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you, Goh.
I personally find the 6000's dial a bit too crowded with numerals. But it's also part of its charm, of course. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
The sportification of the Calatrava
Great presentation and it showcases the sportification of the Calatrava in recent years. Personally I prefer this approach of casualizing a PP watch, much more than the introduction of something like the Cubitus. Calatrava line can incorporate both more c...
I like your expression ‘sportification of the Calatrava’,
it’s very well said. And I find your point of view very interesting. I was shocked at first by these sporty Calatravas which ‘casualize’ what I think shouldn’t be. But I might be wrong, and this might indeed be a better way to go for Patek than the Cubitu...
I hear left and right that' *240 is an old caliber*
..... I love everything about it in all of its variations. I remember back in the day, in early 2000s ...the first Patek watch that I had in my hands, had this miniature self-winding rotor that completely mesmerized me and made me completely intrigued abo...
I don't know who says that, but it sounds a bit silly,
as it's one of the great PP "simple" automatic calibers. Have a very nice weekend. Best, Emmanuel
I love the 240 micro rotor movement.
These are very classy models. Esp the earlier examples.