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A REAL Calatrava
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NT931
·I guess the alternative to Calatravas with subdials would be the centre-seconds Calatravas like the 5227 or 5296. Patek does a better job of disguising the workhorse 324 movement (which is slightly too small) within, and thus a display back is possible. But then again, the issue of a date window then creeps up!
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al128
·For 37k I also share the feeling of them getting cought with their knickers down...
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dogdoghowl
·It's a tad thin. The 5107 is perhaps the better basic Calatrava. Unless you step up to an annual calendar it's hard to see the value in a Patek for me.
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adi4
·Good point, but then I doubt Patek would have Panerai'd themselves - just as Rolex in the quartz era, I think they'd stay the course - and they did! However, for a watch like this one, I think they could have gone with a center-seconds movement maybe, so as not to betray the movement's dimensions?
Say what you will, and I feel emotionally neutral about this, but I think the era of <35mm watches selling in any volume is probably over... Patek should probably have developed a new movement for 36-39mm dress watches rather than fit a tiny sub-seconds movement into a 37mm case IMO. If it were Orient or Nomos or the like at their price point, no complaints. But Patek at $37k? I expect perfection.
I agree exactly, especially when you have a clear example in Lange doing that for their watches. It's not like they're boxing themselves into a corner, they still keep the smaller movements around and continue to put out the smaller sized cases. I don't necessarily expect perfection, but that they at least put some effort into the design.
All that said, I still love the dial on this one and wouldn't mind owning one too much as long as I could bring myself to never think about the movement size.
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michael22
·If they used a belt-drive instead of wheels, the subdial could be positioned anywhere. Tiny movement wouldn't matter.
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Jaacck
·I would want it to wipe my arse on request for 37k alongside keeping accurate time. Thats just me though..
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WatchArt
·Really nice watch, but if it didn't say "Patek" on it . . . what would it sell for? Perceived value? Real value? Up to the buyer/seller to determine. It's beautiful, but I'm not sure $37K beautiful when you have so many other choices. . however if I were in a position where cost was no issue, I'd add it to collection. . why not it's beautiful.
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Thrasher36
·Nice but not my cup of tea
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Rman
·It's undeniably nice but I have the same problem with this watch as with most modern watches. The fonts and proportions just don't do it for me.
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billving
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That's the inspiration... those beautiful 565 and 570's
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sjg22
·Looks great but pricing is getting out of control.
I'll take a Lange and some change back, thanks.
I'll take a Lange and some change back, thanks.
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Beepos
·Jeez, I was offered this for 28k about 6 years ago...couldnt afford it then!
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jsg1976
·If only it was 40mm!
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Nobel Prize
·I don't like it. I want to, but I don't
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georgeszaslavsky
·Insane pricing, you have much better options for 37k$
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sxl2004
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Now for the price tag: priceless.
😁😎😉
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peire06
·Wow.... I am speechless. What an amazing piece. Congrats to PP!
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