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GoingPlaces · 18 December 2019, 03:53 PM

Day Date for sure. I too am somewhat drawn to the 5205 but between the two the DD is so much more watch. Also, if you’re looking for wrist presence the DD has it and then some.

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daOnlyBG · 18 December 2019, 04:06 PM

Patek 5205. Never mind the name, just count the complications.

kieselguhr · 18 December 2019, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

2 great watches.

If only watch = rolex.

If you already have a sports watch then a Patek.

I agree with Gus

David5807 · 18 December 2019, 04:45 PM

The Patek is nice but the DD just pops IMO, and I think that I would choose that.

gregouille · 18 December 2019, 04:45 PM

DD for me!

Rori · 18 December 2019, 04:47 PM

In this case, I would not even blink. Patek.
What a piece, WOW. Never seen this model before. This is the first Patek I really like.
Can you tell me please the reference? Is this a current model?

Dieseljb · 18 December 2019, 04:48 PM

Patek for sure 👍

Sandpit · 18 December 2019, 04:49 PM

You’ve listed a piece which is an ultimate grail for me and something I will one day have. That is the Day Date.

There’s just something about it for me. It’s robust (somewhat) and also versatile. As happy at a swimming pool as it is at an expensive restaurant.

-Ally- · 18 December 2019, 04:55 PM

Patek.

VegasMilgauss · 18 December 2019, 04:55 PM

Day Date

doctoryellow · 18 December 2019, 04:59 PM

Mr. President wins

Gerardus · 18 December 2019, 05:06 PM

Day date!

chieftd · 18 December 2019, 05:56 PM

Day Date, not a fan of PP

glamorama · 18 December 2019, 06:16 PM

Probably the Day-Date to wear daily, you've earned it. I'm not keen on that dial layout of the Patek.

Boaters · 18 December 2019, 06:23 PM

Both beauties but DD for me.

joli160 · 18 December 2019, 06:27 PM

DD rules them all, not to mention the President bracelet.
Easy choice

FinWatch · 18 December 2019, 06:55 PM

You have only excellent choices to make! I think you already made a perfect choice: DD over Daytona. Daytona is amazing, but the dial is hard to read—especially with these not-so-young-eyes anymore...
Patek or DD?
I would choose the DD. The history with the DD is so striking. And for me: the DD is the Rolex. So comfortable, reliable, easy to wear with a tuxedo or swimming suit.
I was almost about to buy a Patek but I think the reason for me was the elite hype around Patek. Many models are just too small for me. Maby the pilot model would be the one Patek for me. But the only problem is that Patek is not a Rolex.

This is a great DD video:

https://youtu.be/l7MMYmWIlEY

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Ichiran · 18 December 2019, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rori

In this case, I would not even blink. Patek.
What a piece, WOW. Never seen this model before. This is the first Patek I really like.
Can you tell me please the reference? Is this a current model?

This is a current reference - 5205G-013.

danwang0520 · 18 December 2019, 07:14 PM

Hi OP,
The equivalent patek to a rolex dd is a 5711/1r if you like a more sporty look or 5277r if you like a dress watch feel:

I’d go for Patek if you’re considering the above

Current collection: Rolex Datejust 41, Rolex Submariner 116610LV

pearson1995 · 18 December 2019, 07:42 PM

I was in a similar situation earlier this year, deciding between a 5146j or DD40. I went with the DD, my first PM watch I wanted full gold and to feel the heft. I also mostly wear casual clothes. Having said that one day I will add a PP, you just have to imo

enjoythemusic · 18 December 2019, 08:35 PM

DD40 imho for daily wear, durability, and a classic style that has endured not just today's fashion and rapper / hip-hop fad, as Rolex's DD has many decades of provenance.

If you truly want very high quality and exclusivity like us longtime collectors, then imho you want to wear a fine timepiece produced in very limited production by F.P Journe. Another important factor is to ask about service times of other brands and compare them to Rolex / FPJ.

Am sure with reading and education you'll learn FPJ ranks over other perceived high-end brands. Many lux watch collectors know FPJ is the real deal. Of course a Rolex is solid build quality and reliability even during daily use (and dare we say abuse). Rolex timepieces are very rugged.

https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collections

playford · 18 December 2019, 08:46 PM

DD is a sports watch really in precious metal, pretending to be a dress watch.

Patek is a complicated, haute horology dress piece. It's not something you'd wear everyday or to the beach.

If you have a collection of other watches, that maybe isn't an issue.

Personally I try on both, one should sing to you, if neither does leave them in the store lol

THC · 18 December 2019, 09:12 PM

Day Date by a mile for me.. Patek looks ordinary, imo

tp. · 18 December 2019, 09:16 PM

I would say go for the 5205. That blue gradient dial looks so much better in person. It is a good choice as an entry into Patek.

mountainjogger · 18 December 2019, 09:24 PM

Hard choice. As others have said, depends on your daily life style. If you are not going to get your hands dirty, I would go with the P. Otherwise, R.

WatchLurv · 18 December 2019, 09:34 PM

Do NOT buy the 5205G...I own exactly that one. Get the 228235. You will have NO regrets with that watch. It can go with a suit, it can go with a pair of shorts and flip flops, and it can go with jeans. Super versatile watch.

Unlike what others have said. The blue in 5205G only comes through under a ton of sunlight or artificial light. It's dark most of the time. I bought it without seeing it, expecting it to have this popping blue colour and when I got it, it was short of happiness.

Louribal · 18 December 2019, 09:36 PM

DD for me

Sublovin · 18 December 2019, 09:39 PM

Tough...if these two, stick with the day date!

brandrea · 18 December 2019, 09:45 PM

Sport watch vs dress watch, that’s where I’d start...

1William · 18 December 2019, 09:47 PM

Both are very nice watches but the Rolex DD can be worn everyday, casual or dress and never miss a beat. PP makes some great watches but no one does it better in PM than Rolex with a full metal bracelet. Then add in price and Rolex seems like a bargain. As mentioned earlier you can get a PP later if you desire but for this choice it would be the Rolex DD.

18 December 2019, 04:06 PM	#32
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,587	Patek 5205. Never mind the name, just count the complications. __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

18 December 2019, 04:47 PM	#36
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	In this case, I would not even blink. Patek. What a piece, WOW. Never seen this model before. This is the first Patek I really like. Can you tell me please the reference? Is this a current model? __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

18 December 2019, 05:06 PM	#42
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,131	Day date! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

18 December 2019, 06:27 PM	#46
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,745	DD rules them all, not to mention the President bracelet. Easy choice __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

18 December 2019, 07:42 PM	#50
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 938	I was in a similar situation earlier this year, deciding between a 5146j or DD40. I went with the DD, my first PM watch I wanted full gold and to feel the heft. I also mostly wear casual clothes. Having said that one day I will add a PP, you just have to imo __________________ The collection is never complete

18 December 2019, 03:53 PM	#31
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Day Date for sure. I too am somewhat drawn to the 5205 but between the two the DD is so much more watch. Also, if you’re looking for wrist presence the DD has it and then some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 December 2019, 04:45 PM	#34
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,699	The Patek is nice but the DD just pops IMO, and I think that I would choose that.

18 December 2019, 04:45 PM	#35
gregouille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Paris Posts: 481	DD for me!

18 December 2019, 04:48 PM	#37
Dieseljb Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 249	Patek for sure 👍

18 December 2019, 04:49 PM	#38
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	You’ve listed a piece which is an ultimate grail for me and something I will one day have. That is the Day Date. There’s just something about it for me. It’s robust (somewhat) and also versatile. As happy at a swimming pool as it is at an expensive restaurant.

18 December 2019, 04:55 PM	#39
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 593	Patek.

18 December 2019, 04:55 PM	#40
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	Day Date

18 December 2019, 04:59 PM	#41
doctoryellow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 276	Mr. President wins

18 December 2019, 05:56 PM	#43
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	Day Date, not a fan of PP

18 December 2019, 06:16 PM	#44
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Probably the Day-Date to wear daily, you've earned it. I'm not keen on that dial layout of the Patek.

18 December 2019, 06:23 PM	#45
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Both beauties but DD for me.

18 December 2019, 06:55 PM	#47
FinWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 2,777	You have only excellent choices to make! I think you already made a perfect choice: DD over Daytona. Daytona is amazing, but the dial is hard to read—especially with these not-so-young-eyes anymore... Patek or DD? I would choose the DD. The history with the DD is so striking. And for me: the DD is the Rolex. So comfortable, reliable, easy to wear with a tuxedo or swimming suit. I was almost about to buy a Patek but I think the reason for me was the elite hype around Patek. Many models are just too small for me. Maby the pilot model would be the one Patek for me. But the only problem is that Patek is not a Rolex. This is a great DD video: https://youtu.be/l7MMYmWIlEY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 December 2019, 07:14 PM	#49
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	Hi OP, The equivalent patek to a rolex dd is a 5711/1r if you like a more sporty look or 5277r if you like a dress watch feel: I’d go for Patek if you’re considering the above Current collection: Rolex Datejust 41, Rolex Submariner 116610LV

18 December 2019, 08:35 PM	#51
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,089	DD40 imho for daily wear, durability, and a classic style that has endured not just today's fashion and rapper / hip-hop fad, as Rolex's DD has many decades of provenance. If you truly want very high quality and exclusivity like us longtime collectors, then imho you want to wear a fine timepiece produced in very limited production by F.P Journe. Another important factor is to ask about service times of other brands and compare them to Rolex / FPJ. Am sure with reading and education you'll learn FPJ ranks over other perceived high-end brands. Many lux watch collectors know FPJ is the real deal. Of course a Rolex is solid build quality and reliability even during daily use (and dare we say abuse). Rolex timepieces are very rugged. https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collections __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 December 2019, 08:46 PM	#52
playford "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: uk Posts: 322	DD is a sports watch really in precious metal, pretending to be a dress watch. Patek is a complicated, haute horology dress piece. It's not something you'd wear everyday or to the beach. If you have a collection of other watches, that maybe isn't an issue. Personally I try on both, one should sing to you, if neither does leave them in the store lol

18 December 2019, 09:12 PM	#53
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Day Date by a mile for me.. Patek looks ordinary, imo

18 December 2019, 09:16 PM	#54
tp. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: �� Posts: 45	I would say go for the 5205. That blue gradient dial looks so much better in person. It is a good choice as an entry into Patek.

18 December 2019, 09:24 PM	#55
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Hard choice. As others have said, depends on your daily life style. If you are not going to get your hands dirty, I would go with the P. Otherwise, R. __________________ The King of Cool.

18 December 2019, 09:34 PM	#56
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	Do NOT buy the 5205G...I own exactly that one. Get the 228235. You will have NO regrets with that watch. It can go with a suit, it can go with a pair of shorts and flip flops, and it can go with jeans. Super versatile watch. Unlike what others have said. The blue in 5205G only comes through under a ton of sunlight or artificial light. It's dark most of the time. I bought it without seeing it, expecting it to have this popping blue colour and when I got it, it was short of happiness.

18 December 2019, 09:36 PM	#57
Louribal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Low Country Posts: 697	DD for me __________________ Instagram @Louribal

18 December 2019, 09:39 PM	#58
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,594	Tough...if these two, stick with the day date! __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

18 December 2019, 09:45 PM	#59
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,939	Sport watch vs dress watch, that’s where I’d start...

18 December 2019, 09:47 PM	#60
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Both are very nice watches but the Rolex DD can be worn everyday, casual or dress and never miss a beat. PP makes some great watches but no one does it better in PM than Rolex with a full metal bracelet. Then add in price and Rolex seems like a bargain. As mentioned earlier you can get a PP later if you desire but for this choice it would be the Rolex DD.

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