The cognac is just flawless, you can't go wrong with such a classic and elegant case/alligator combo...while the blue calfskin seems to add lots of versatility to an otherwise very classy watch. So both good, but if I had to choose one, probably #2 ;-)

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Old & new shoes for Patek 5040 - thoughts?

By: Spartacus : February 28th, 2021-17:09

Hi everyone. I really like the red croc strap, but it has cracked almost entirely through from the inside after more than 20 years of use. So which do you like - cognac croc or blue marbled calfskin. Dress up or dress down (not that the croc is particular...

The cognac is just flawless, you can't go wrong with such a classic and elegant case/alligator combo...while the blue calfskin seems to add lots of versatility to an otherwise very classy watch. So both good, but if I had to choose one, probably #2 ;-)

By: FabR : February 28th, 2021-17:16

Cognac or red would be more formal. The blue more casual. Btw nice Patek perpetual calendar. 😊

By: geross : February 28th, 2021-18:09

Doesn't matter...amazing watch (but I prefer other than the black) : )

By: mdg : February 28th, 2021-19:20

I think the dark one makes the dial pop more.

By: Miles_151 : February 28th, 2021-23:56

But it doesn’t really matter with such a watch. Great piece. M.

Thanks for your thoughts, everyone

By: Spartacus : March 1st, 2021-20:59

It's hard to go wrong with this one - blue, brown, black, red. Just about anything but a nato or stingray would look good. I'm just having fun with this beautiful watch that I'm blessed to own. Cheers everyone.

Either one works ! To me, the croc 🐊 is more...

By: GLau : March 1st, 2021-05:25

traditional, whereas the blue is more unusual. Personally, I would take the blue. Have fun with either !

The new croc is too narrow and needs to be 1mm or 2mm wider between the lugs. The colour of the blue non-croc looks good, but doesn't have the croc's class. So, is the answer a blue croc that fits?

By: kjkt3 : March 3rd, 2021-03:45

I would say that's a good analysis

By: Spartacus : March 4th, 2021-01:59

I appreciate your input. That cognac croc is technically 18 mm from what I recall (I bought it almost 20 yrs ago so I'm not positive), but it definitely looks a little narrow now compared to the blue calfskin. I looked into a green croc for it but will al...