Tonypatch
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I know, I should really make up my mind...
...so please help me:
5196G
OR
5130R
OR
BOTH?!
The thing is....the 5196G is perfect, so simple and timeless that it could last a lifetime with me, especially in under-the-radar WG.
But it is an "entry level" Patek (if such things exists).
The 5130R is a fascinating jewellery-kind-of-thing which is eccentric, marmite-love-or-hate-it (like cigars, foie gras, Sauternes/Monbazillac, oysters, pink cordury trousers, Bay Rum aftershave, Bristol cars, medium-rare grouse with game chips - in short: stuff men take time to appreciate). But it is too "loud" for some occasions.
BONUS QUESTION:
I have two 1970ies manual wind Rolex Oysters, one on a Rolex leather strap and a Explorer 1 look-alike dial/bezel design - I wear this one one day per month.
And another one, with a modern Oyster braclet and silver dial; this is the go-to-school watch I wear when on discreet missions. 5196G territory.
Should I keep these two?? Or put them on -bay and be a PP-only man?
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I know, I should really make up my mind...
...so please help me: 5196G OR 5130R OR BOTH?! The thing is....the 5196G is perfect, so simple and timeless that it could last a lifetime with me, especially in under-the-radar WG. But it is an "entry level" Patek (if such things exists). The 5130R is a f...
too small..and the hands...
...someone here(?) said they look like having been made out of coke cans...:-) And no YG for me, sorry....
I will give it a try
A well known pre-owned PP dealer has one, I will give it a try. But my heart is set on the R version, in particular because I have RG cufflinks I want to wear with it. The 5196 is off the list - I am too poor to spend so much money on a entry level watch ...
Keep one of your "daily beaters" ...
and start with 5130R. Don´t make any compromises and don´t put all eggs in one basket. Oliver
Have you considered a 5134???
If you have concerns about the 5196 being too "entry level" because you seek a bit of a complication, I suggest considering the 5134 (Travel Time). It is also more understated than a 5130. The 5134 is one of my favorite Patek references. It is a time zone...
