Mark in Paris
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The Calatrava is a great Patek to possess, especially in this
5196g version, imho.
As for the following one, it will give you time to see them and imagine yourself wearing them a little more.
It will help you to decide on the long run without the risk of a mistake 
But I agree Tony, it's exciting!
Cheers, Mark
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We are getting there - 1 watch will not be enough
I have to have a cool WG Patek AND a sensual warm RG Patek. That I know. Finally. So, after screening the usual suspects on- and offline, globally (!): What do YOU think: a) 5196G now (several on offer online) and, later, once I find one, a 5130R --- THAT...
Come on!
SELL it to me! I like to be wooed. Tell me a story. Man, I have a wad of cash burning a hole in my trouser's pocket. Someone just lure me with a good pitch. Not simply "beautiful watch, go for it":-)
Use the search engine, with the key words 5110 / 5130. You will understand.
To make it short, the Patek World Time, 5110 or 30 i an icon. Not all the Pateks are an icon, but this one is! Best, Nicolas
I much prefer the 5130R compared to the 5130G
The warmth of the material is incomparable in the context of the 5130. Fx ...
This moment is (nearly) the best part ...
and you don't seem to want to do this half way :) I totally share your appeal for rose gold in a collection. I don't have any since I sold my 1815 several years ago and I must say that I'd like to consider this color for a future new one. The combination ...
So..
...get the monochrome classic 5196G which is easily available at the moment and which I want without doubt (see several of my previous posts) - to scratch the PP itch, as a daily beater. and wait and see when it comes to the "grail" - 5130R when there is ...
The Calatrava is a great Patek to possess, especially in this
5196g version, imho. As for the following one, it will give you time to see them and imagine yourself wearing them a little more. It will help you to decide on the long run without the risk of a mistake :) But I agree Tony, it's exciting! Cheers, Mark
5196G....
...is probably a good entry into the PP world:-) cant to much damage with that one...
Yes,
it is a very nice way to discover and get familiar with Patek Philippe's DNA, from the beginning. The Calatrava, born in 1932, existed during the whole new history of the brand and is a very nice reference in the collection. Cheers, Mark