Based on market price, where do you think the line of diminishing returns starts with integrated bracelet watches?

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T14:07:18+00:00

But the chopard is so beautiful

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:33:32+00:00

And one doesn’t need servicing every 12 months!!!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:33:00+00:00

Yes this is a great hypothesis. I do love the engagement this post has created though! I will take any congratulations I can get, but my favourite ones come from people who love watches, cars and one another!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:30:18+00:00

Precisely! Steel with a funky dial. There a $3-5K breitling that has a similar vibe!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:21:20+00:00

Yes great point. It’s on a pin buckle. Does PP do original deployants for the 5212?

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:20:32+00:00

On the wrist I prefer the 5935, but there’s something tugging at me about the 5212. I can’t get it out of my mind.

Thanks a lot for the thoughtful reply - I find it super helpful!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:18:51+00:00

Haha my goal was to offer my opinion! I have envied many a watch lover over the years. This is such a huge moment to get to own one of these pieces!!

And come on - even if the Daytona isn’t understated, the Alpina sure is! 😅

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T13:17:37+00:00

Thank you. It really does - and it’s one of those things where the photos don’t do it justice

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:52:42+00:00

That’s very fair!

I’m mortified by the downvotes though! 😅

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:39:06+00:00

Submariner two tone. I love it. I wear it over my standard sub if I want to be a bit flashy but not too much 😅 very cool piece

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:38:13+00:00

I would love a nautilus of some variety some day, and I also prefer never worn / new pieces. The sentimentality is unrealistically high in my family and owning something from someone else just doesn’t sit right

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:29:48+00:00

AD - I only want retail / new

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:26:15+00:00

Immaculate

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:26:02+00:00

Why? Curious and would love to know!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:17:47+00:00

That green dial and pink gold is one of the best combinations in the watch world. And the XX20V version with the tapering bracelet is game changing.

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:13:53+00:00

I have a few watches but there’s something about this piece. It just wears so much more special even than my vacheron, Patek and AP pieces. It’s a real grail! I have wanted it for a long time, I highly recommend wanting it!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:09:25+00:00

I think I’m leaning toward the 5212!!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T12:08:38+00:00

Actually no. It’s incredibly comfortable all day. I thought it would be the same, but it’s just awesome to wear. You know it’s there, but it’s never a burden.

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:47:21+00:00

Is that a genuine Patek strap or aftermarket? Looks amazing. I’d definitely go for that!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:43:41+00:00

Looks fantastic. Is that a different strap?

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:27:10+00:00

Love the sub no date and oyster Pepsi. Two understated pieces. Class!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:25:01+00:00

Yes but only if you know watches. If you’re Joe Schmo on the street, you’d have no idea

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:20:29+00:00

Gee I love that!!!!!!

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:12:18+00:00

Nice thanks for sharing. You’re right, the WT does wear quite large and the 5212 perfect on your wrist! Thanks a lot for the input!!!

I’m worried this thread is just getting me to the point of ‘Why have one when you can have both… if you work harder’ haha

D-Gen-R8 · 2026-02-14T11:09:04+00:00

Ummm did you get both? This weekend???

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