Personally I'm for R every day (I only own one Calatrava, the 5119R), but in any event good both are still in production, you can easily get these models from an AD at a good discountšŸ˜‰ [nt]

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5196 R or J?

 
 By: glimmer : October 10th, 2018-20:34
Greetings to all, Iā€™m currently deciding on which version to get for the 5196...Iā€™m stuck between R and J. I like the whiter dial on the J but prefer the rose gold case. I will be wearing the watch as an office or smart casual watch. Any thoughts from 519... 

I don't think "J" can be beat...

 
 By: mdg : October 10th, 2018-22:01
...for a dress watch.

It all depends

 
 By: sham1 : October 10th, 2018-22:09
on your skin colour! If you are tanned or have a darker tone, I would go for the rose as it would match well. Yellow was a more vintage look but to be honest, white is my favourite on this model!

+1 [nt]

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 11th, 2018-08:02

I agree with Sham, for us Asians or malay to be exact the rose gold fits.

 
 By: geross : October 10th, 2018-22:26
My opinion. I think it's best to try all options then decide what's best. In your eyes. Cheers šŸ» Geross.

Thanks for the reply,

 
 By: glimmer : October 11th, 2018-01:55
and I appreciate your thoughts.

I would go for R in a heartbeat!

 
 By: 1WatchMan : October 10th, 2018-23:13
But it's a very personal decision, you should try them on and decide afterwards.

I am with you! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 11th, 2018-06:47

No, really? 5196??? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 11th, 2018-09:10

I did some research: itā€™s this one: 3998R for Garrards

 
 By: westrop : October 11th, 2018-09:30
ļæ¼ Picture credit to watch centre

A classic watch asks for J [nt]

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : October 11th, 2018-05:38

A pretty convincing argument

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : October 11th, 2018-08:05
was made by Khalid43 on IGšŸ‘‡ ...  

Canā€™t go wrong with any iteration...

 
 By: keks : October 11th, 2018-14:21
Comes down to what you would feel most at ease with and how it fits your watch collection and lifestyle needs. They are both stunning! Sorry no help...