Which one would you pick?
patek philippe calatrava 5119?
or
Breitling Transocean Chronograph in rose gold?
And why?
(sorry for big images)
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| Author: | pearson1995 [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:56 pm ] |
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Which one would you pick? patek philippe calatrava 5119? or Breitling Transocean Chronograph in rose gold? And why? (sorry for big images) |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:04 pm ] |
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For this kind of money there are a ton of options. Does it have to be these two? |
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| Author: | pearson1995 [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:06 pm ] |
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boogiebot wrote: For this kind of money there are a ton of options. Does it have to be these two? No no feel free to make any other suggestions..... I just really like these two and want some opinions on them 
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:08 pm ] |
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Well if you love these two the pp will hold its value better. Would your consider pre owned? If you do there are a ton of suggestions. |
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| Author: | pearson1995 [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:11 pm ] |
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pearson1995 wrote: boogiebot wrote: For this kind of money there are a ton of options. Does it have to be these two? No no feel free to make any other suggestions..... I just really like these two and want some opinions on them I would rather buy new, but pre owned isn't out of the question. Do you have any opinions of the two in the OP? |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:14 pm ] |
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pearson1995 wrote: pearson1995 wrote: boogiebot wrote: For this kind of money there are a ton of options. Does it have to be these two? No no feel free to make any other suggestions..... I just really like these two and want some opinions on them I would rather buy new, but pre owned isn't out of the question. Do you have any opinions of the two in the OP? In think the pp would make a great dress watch. Not sure if you have tried on the RG TO. The lugs are a bit long for my liking. They do curve to fit the wrist but just too long and skinny for my liking. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:32 pm ] |
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Two very different watches, but of those two the Patek every day of the week and twice on Sundays. |
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| Author: | P51 [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:35 pm ] |
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Chronograph over a centre sweep any day. Transocean hands down. Ahhh, but not in rose gold................... |
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| Author: | pearson1995 [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:44 pm ] |
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Any reasons why you would choose one over the other? |
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| Author: | Chronomat01LE [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:28 pm ] |
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PP, if a dress watch or something more formal is what that u looking for. Of course value wise PP holds better but in the first place I think it's much more expensive than the TO? IMO chronograph watches should have a more sporty look while a formal watch should be kept simple to have the "less is more" looks. Doesn't mean that u cannot wear a chronograph watch for formal but I am talking about primary intention of the design. Many nice chronograph watches are primary sporty looking but on the secondary part, have their lugs, bezel, and some minor parts made a little more elegant so as to increase the versatility and able to compliment a formal outfit. However the TO seems to do the opposite with formal styling as the primary intention and attempts to input a chronograph for functional appeal. It looks nice but when I imagine myself putting on both watches at the same time PP seems to win in this case... |
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| Author: | Dr J [ Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:11 pm ] |
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Out of those 2 I'd choose the TOC. PP make some beautiful watches and will obviously hold it's value better... but the TOC is the one I'd actually wear
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| Author: | P51 [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:01 am ] |
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pearson1995 wrote: Any reasons why you would choose one over the other? Hi pearson1995, I assume you are asking me! Chronographs are the best exemplar of a modern wrist watch in my opinion. Given that there are some very beautiful centre sweep watches around I would be opening myself up to some strong criticism here if I said there were not. So I won’t. I have quite a number of centre second watches, but never compare them in the same breath as a chronograph. I can’t seem to see past a Chronograph regardless of the occasion or the task to be performed. If it’s important enough to wear a watch, then it’s important enough to wear a chronograph. Red gold is OK, but otherwise, stainless. I am just totally weird. |
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| Author: | zak57 [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:23 am ] |
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If I were spending my own money it would have to be the TO. The PP is beautiful and will hold it's value well if that factor is a priority. I don't wear dress watches myself and like some others here I prefer a chrono to a centre sweep every time. It has to be your choice but the TO wins it for me. |
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| Author: | Racerdj [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:09 am ] |
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My choice it the TO Red Gold! I prefer the sporty look |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:11 am ] |
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Not a TO fan. Patek is nice and all, but let's think out of the box a bit and consider another exception brand - this particular model in a striking "rose gold tone" - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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