Patek Philippe

I must say the hobnail effect on the 3796dj looks gorgeous...but how would I feel about a 30.5/ 31mm case diameter against the 37mm of the 5196. My wrist is around 16cm, and I guess trying both on would be the only way of knowing. Have any of you had the ...  

I find the 5196 too large for me even though it is a 37mm watch due to the flared lugs. Pity really as it is a gorgeous classic watch.

I also found 5196 very large on my 6.6 inch wrist but 3796 is just to small for my liking. If I had wanted YG I would have tried to find a nice 5096 but in the end I got a similarly sized 3998P at the time.

And with the bonus of an available see-through case back.

Both beautiful.

My experience is that the ref. 5196P doesn't wear well on my 16 cm wrist because the lug-to-lug dimension is too large. I'll let you judge based on the photo below. So, I think I would choose the 3796, especially since some photos online let me think that...  

I have a strong feeling, the 5196 will look like a pie pan on my wrist. I just worry about the extra small dial of the 3796 although I think its gorgeous . I will likely post another topic....to get opinions of the 5115 vs 3796. That's where my mind is go... 

But I know how difficult it is, unfortunately. Best wishes to you, Emmanuel

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Judging from Emmanuels pics, I know the 5196 will be too big for me

But as you say you have around a 16cm wrist and you seem to prefer the style of the 3796 that would be my choice, after all it is a dress watch and as such is meant to look subtle and discreet. Also I have found that when moving to what I at first felt wa... 

Of course I can only agree that both 3796 and 5196 have a beautiful design but as many have mentioned the case design of 5196 is such that it looks odd on a 16cm because of the lug to lug dimension. On the other hand the 3796 is really small and unless yo... 

So I thought about this...35mm, that i know will be the good sweet spot. I have always had an eye for the 5115, partly also because I don't want something too old, plus I want an element of craft which can be seen with the bezel plus the enamel dial. Rish... 

There is actually a number of options for Calatravas in 35mm size... and only you can decide according to your personal choice. For example you mention you don't want something "too old". I would recommend don't take something "dated" which is not quite t... 

There's a ton of references with Patek...and thats why I love this blog, taking cues from many enthusiasts knowledge. Like a flow chart actually...till you find something you like. So I have this in my mind...around 33 to 36mm, no date window, ideally wit... 

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