Patek Philippe

Thinking of trading my 5127R for 5296R. Would you guys do the trade? Any 5296R owners here? Greatly appreciate encouraging photos of 5296R.

Both are classic Patek Philippe, but I've see the 5296R at my local AD at it is every bit as terrific in the flesh as it is in the photos. Personally i've never been a fan of the crown guards on the 5127 but it's really just a matter of personal taste. So... 

I agree. Have you tried the 5296R on your wrist? When the 5296G was introduced I was really interested to get one, until I tried it on my wrist. Still like it, but it´s just not for me. Oliver

For a 5296R? Fundamentally they are very similar apart from the movement. And as already mentioned they are both superb? Personally, I would stay with the 5127R, I think that it is gorgeous and with the shoulder guards adding additional protection has got... 

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For dinner tonight: Do I want to use the white bone china that my mother gave me or do I want to use the somewhat white bone china that my aunt gave me. The guests attending dinner tonight do not know my aunt nor mother. I like both china somewhat equally... 

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Yes you should make the trade! No, you shouldn't! What would you say if you were asked the same question under similar circumstances? And for what reasons? You should really mention some background to your psyche. Your preferences, etc. so others can give... 

The OP said he was looking for encouragement so I assume that he wants a little nudge to say it's the right move. As already pointed out the decision is largely one of aesthetics and which appeals most to you personally. There is no difference in function... 

Thank you guys for all your thoughts! I agree that these watches are perfectly equal in terms of collectability, function, movement, etc. I personally just find for some reason the more rounded case of 5127 a bit too small and too old fashioned but this i... 

I also had a idea to get 5296R with the sector dial and plain one but the maion thing wich prevented me from this decision was the form of case. Its a scratch magnet. I would stay with 5127R, its simple and elegant. And this is the only Calatrava with cro... 

I fell in love with the sector dialled 5296R when I saw a large promotional display at a patek AD. Unfortunately they didn't have one in stock so I settled for trying on the 5396R to get a feel for the style and then tracked one down online. I like the wa... 

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