Patek Philippe

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Help Me Choose Please: 5119g or 5120g

I am getting a Patek! I have 2 "tool watch" Rolexes for casual wear. The Patek I'm getting to wear on dressier occasions where I don't want to be donning a tool watch. Would wear with suits, smart casual, etc.

I love the seconds hand and 36mm case on the 5119, but am leery of the manual wind. If the watch is worn, say, twice a week, I'm not thrilled with the idea of the lubricants congealing from lack of wear. I've also heard manual wind Pateks are vulnerable to overwind, even by careful users. The 5120 I would leave on a winder. My concern with the 5120 is that the rotor is so small and only unidirectional. I've heard some automatic Pateks needs supplemental manual winding even when worn regularly. This would defeat the purpose of the 5120.

I appreciate any thoughtful color you all might have in this regard. Many thanks and excited to get one of these!