Patek Philippe

Input appreciated.... I want an AC and love the look of these two... I have a 5711 and 5167 so fancy something with a lighter coloured dial I love the 5146 as it's typical classic patek 5205 is great too but more contemporary.. Also a bit bigger at 40mm v...  

Hi Puffy... It wasn't a tough decision for me as the 5146 has been on my grail list for some time. As you mentioned, it has this extremely classic, quintessential, Patek Calatrava look. I absolutely love the soft-rounded corners from the bezel to the lugs...  

cluttered dials, and let's be honest there's a lot going on here, I think it comes together very nicely. The power reserve is the icing on the cake... Wonderful... Compared to my 5167 and 5711 the 5146g would also offer the most contrast I guess..... This... 

I think the use of apertures is much better than the dial on the 5146. I used to own a 5146 1/g and switched to a 5726 Nautilus. I also think the am/pm indicator is great, especially when setting it. The case of the 5205 is a very classic Patek case while... 

biggest issue I'd have is the lack of contrast between my other pateks... how does the tang buckle work when wearing for long periods of time?

You are less than 40, probably my age. I'm 37. Am I close? I think you should go for the 5205, that is what I would do. It satisfies all the requests: annual calendar, dressier, light dial. Besides, I find it a bit more versatile than the 5146. I do not o... 

I'm wearing an old man's watch! Both are great... It'd be perfect to own both there are other watches to be owned...

Because I love the concave bezel, the pierced lugs and the 24-hour indicator in the said watch. I am also a fan of the aperture calendar and the two tone dial, makes the watch absolutely modern IMHO. I own a 5711 and a 5164 as well. Each watch will have i... 

I prefer how the 5205 looks on your wrist. :)

And merry Christmas!

but here are some old pics. Merry Christmas. :) Cheers fernando ...  

I prefer the 5146 for its classic and timeless look. Both the slate dial and cream lacquered dials are nice but as I prefer classical looks, the cream dial did it for me. I recently got the 5146R with cream dial (R only comes with cream dial). See this li... 

if it's going to be a special occassion wearer, 5146 if it's for every day. The 5205 is more dressy and formal, the 5146 more practical. I personally don't like the "cartoon" power reserve indicator on the 5146 and the fat & fluffy numerals at the qua... 

I have had the privilege to own both the 5146 in J & G with the same coloured dial,as in your photo. It is a great piece and one that I wish in many ways I had hung onto, the subdials give it that, imo, a more vintage feel. And as Carl has pointed out, I ... 

I think the 5396 is better annual than both the 5146 or the 5205? Classic design. A little thinner in profile. ...  

I have no opinion either way. Just wondering what your feelings are on the subject.

Take a look at the Reardon book and compare the 5396 to References from the 40's and 50's that have apetures. They're not AC's but the dial layouts are unquestionably where the 5396 has its roots.

It's not exactly the same dial, but you get the idea. Classic layout of day and month apetures. BTW, I don't have a 5396 and therefore I'm not insulted either way? I just think the 5396 is a viable consideration when the conversation involves Patek AC's. ...  

It has a superb case and I prefer the dial layout! Fx ...  

I have a 5146g (as pictured) and chose that one because it is much more timeless. It's dial and sub dials are clean, easy to read, classic and for me the design will hold up forever. I guess I'm biased but I've had the watch for a year and a half and have...