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Celebrating the 5196, with some special treats
The Calatrava is perhaps the defining watch of the house of Patek Philippe. The fame of the reference 96 is legendary ( and not designed by David Penney, ad originally speculated)
For me, aesthetically the best of the coin bezel versions has to be first the reference 570 sc, then the 5196, both because of their size 36mm & 37mm respectively and also because the subsidiary seconds doesn’t cut into the 6 o’ clock position
Now I know that probably many will disagree vehemently but each to their own 👍🏻
Here we see three pieces from the famous OAK Collection
Platinum, rose and yellow gold
These were inspired by the original legendary reference 570
Image Courtesy of Hodinkee
The Reference 570 has produced many amazing dial variations which are today sought after
Away from these rarities, my favourite vintage has to be the centre seconds version of the 570 for it’s purity of looks
A white gold is still quite a sagacious acquisition
Another rarity of the 5196 again platinum and with green accents - I don’t know who to credit this to
Finally my salmon
Also to debunk a myth
David Penny is often accredited with designing the 96, he wasn’t even born in 1932, but he fid the technical drawings for the Huber & Banburry book, hence the confusion
And my favourite 96 is this possibly unique beauty
The dial is well balanced here
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Celebrating the 5196, with some special treats
The Calatrava is perhaps the defining watch of the house of Patek Philippe. The fame of the reference 96 is legendary ( and not designed by David Penney, ad originally speculated) For me, aesthetically the best of the coin bezel versions has to be first t...
Your salmon dial version is an excuisite watch!
I wasn’t aware of this version. Can you share some details about it?
Sadly the lug-to-lug of the 5196 is a bit too large for my wrist.
But the platinum version is gorgeous, just as is your exquisite salmon variant! ...
I've had the same experience
Very disappointing, because that 5196P, on its own, not on my wrist, looks fantastic
Love that reference!
Had a couple years ago. One with your dial, and one with the triangular strikes and pyramids. A gem of a watch!
Oh, great, even they're gone now!
I like the lume version better than this pyramidal one. ...
Had the 5196P but
could never come to like those leaf hands - too thin for my taste ...
Good post !👍 Your
salmon dial with the wonderful strap is my favorite 🤩! How long have you had it ?
One of the best time only watches produced.
Perhaps ever. The P with the blue dial looks incredible.