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PP Calatrava 5227G SS/ White - by TB

cjpa

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Hi there guys,

I've recently ordered one of my fav watches, a PP Calatrava 5227G.

While waiting for it, I'll post the QC pics bellow.

Well, it is not perfect, but all in all it seems a pretty decent rep...

Pointing the defects, at first impression, I would say:

- Lack of markings on the back of the case;
- Thickness;
- Strap
- The polishing, in pictures it seems to have some white points..or scratches?? I'm just hoping that's dust...

All in all, as I am looking for more watches, I just confirmed with these QC pics and then I'll kind of see if it is worth or not (to me), because (in my opinion) at this price range, I'm expecting a fair quality product, otherwise it is just better to go with some low end original pieces...
Just crossing fingers, hoping the quality is good because ! oh man, I've already a collection all in mind and what a collection!!! aha (Is this a "first time buyer virus" or is just me??)

I'll be able to better comment on it when it arrives, just hopping it has a nice decent finishing.


https://ibb.co/iaEM9n

https://ibb.co/fOpczn


P.s.: by the way, I went with TB and the communication with Toro has been great, allways answer in minutes, top notch business guy...

Best regards to you all, and Thank You all for all the learning and help you have provided me within this forum, thank you guys.
 

glee79

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I cant get over the thickness issue. Other than that. Its is very good looking
 

christo14

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In don't think scratches are an issue, and thats a pretty good looking Calatrava. Which factory makes this?
 

PlanetZoom

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Looks like a BP v2.

I'm a big fan of Calatravas. Pateks are on the smaller side and the reps are bigger than gen. I would replace the strap for sure.
 

Spectre7

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Regarding the thickness issue ... how much thicker is the rep? I believe the gen is 3mm?
 

christo14

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Regarding the thickness issue ... how much thicker is the rep? I believe the gen is 3mm?

Patek Philippe decided to put an officer’s case back on this watch. The case and sapphire crystal on the back side makes this watch measure 9.24mm in thickness

The movement on its own is 3.3mm
 
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Ryano

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Hi there guys,

I've recently ordered one of my fav watches, a PP Calatrava 5227G.

While waiting for it, I'll post the QC pics bellow.

Well, it is not perfect, but all in all it seems a pretty decent rep...

Pointing the defects, at first impression, I would say:

- Lack of markings on the back of the case;
- Thickness;
- Strap
- The polishing, in pictures it seems to have some white points..or scratches?? I'm just hoping that's dust...

All in all, as I am looking for more watches, I just confirmed with these QC pics and then I'll kind of see if it is worth or not (to me), because (in my opinion) at this price range, I'm expecting a fair quality product, otherwise it is just better to go with some low end original pieces...
Just crossing fingers, hoping the quality is good because ! oh man, I've already a collection all in mind and what a collection!!! aha (Is this a "first time buyer virus" or is just me??)

I'll be able to better comment on it when it arrives, just hopping it has a nice decent finishing.


[video]https://ibb.co/iaEM9n[/video]

[video]https://ibb.co/fOpczn[/video]


P.s.: by the way, I went with TB and the communication with Toro has been great, allways answer in minutes, top notch business guy...

Best regards to you all, and Thank You all for all the learning and help you have provided me within this forum, thank you guys.

In my opinion nothing wrong with QC, looks to be a very nice watch.

Certainly not a super rep and if you are wanting to pass it off a large gen anyone who knows the watch will easily call it as a rep (based on the case thickness).

It just depends what you want out of it and if the case thickness is a deal breaker for you.

95% of the population seeing it on.l your wrist want know the difference though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

cjpa

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Hi there guys,

So finally the watch arrived today.

As pointed by Ryano, nothing wrong with QC pics because it's really very nice! The only problem, and I believe it's usual on Myiota's from other users, is the rotor noise... Damn, it's loud!! I've been searching in the forum and I've seen a post were they lubrificate the ball bearings of the rotor, i'll have to do it too.

I'll post now some pics, and as it was asked by Spectre7 I'll post measurements too: the thickness is 11mm (against those 9.24mm as said by Christo14).

On the wrist:
https://ibb.co/nC5Bex

Front:
https://ibb.co/jHrHKx

https://ibb.co/hTTa6c

Back:
https://ibb.co/ea3xKx

https://ibb.co/dQVoRc

https://ibb.co/j2DWex

Measurement:
https://ibb.co/eKCUXH

https://ibb.co/n772mc
 
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mikeanh77

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nice watch. i’m on the way to order my pp zf calatrava 5296 ss right now. will come back with an in depth review of this
 

Karlus

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Hi there guys,

So finally the watch arrived today.

As pointed by Ryano, nothing wrong with QC pics because it's really very nice! The only problem, and I believe it's usual on Myiota's from other users, is the rotor noise... Damn, it's loud!! I've been searching in the forum and I've seen a post were they lubrificate the ball bearings of the rotor, i'll have to do it too.

I'll post now some pics, and as it was asked by Spectre7 I'll post measurements too: the thickness is 11mm (against those 9.24mm as said by Christo14).

On the wrist:
https://ibb.co/nC5Bex

Front:
https://ibb.co/jHrHKx

https://ibb.co/hTTa6c

Back:
https://ibb.co/ea3xKx

https://ibb.co/dQVoRc

https://ibb.co/j2DWex

Measurement:
https://ibb.co/eKCUXH

https://ibb.co/n772mc

A gen nautilus movement also has noise as I believe it has ceramic (unlubricated) rotor bearings.

See this thread:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=640960
 
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christo14

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Hi there guys,

So finally the watch arrived today.

As pointed by Ryano, nothing wrong with QC pics because it's really very nice! The only problem, and I believe it's usual on Myiota's from other users, is the rotor noise... Damn, it's loud!! I've been searching in the forum and I've seen a post were they lubrificate the ball bearings of the rotor, i'll have to do it too.

I'll post now some pics, and as it was asked by Spectre7 I'll post measurements too: the thickness is 11mm (against those 9.24mm as said by Christo14).

Gen is 9.24mm so this is 1.76mm thicker. Looks great though, does it feel thick on the wrist?
 

christo14

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I've just been checking the pics at InTime and I really can't see that thickness difference. But I have seen your pics with the measurement and figures don't lie.

Am I missing something here or are both watches the same thickness? Definitely not 2mm thicker!
fe510f7749808a1e9efcca72cc0c1c83.jpg
62e4c96cbf45724d6ae69dc6557acec9.jpg

Hmmm interesting. The pictures suggest thickness same as gen
 

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I've just been checking the pics at InTime and I really can't see that thickness difference. But I have seen your pics with the measurement and figures don't lie.

Am I missing something here or are both watches the same thickness? Definitely not 2mm thicker!
fe510f7749808a1e9efcca72cc0c1c83.jpg
62e4c96cbf45724d6ae69dc6557acec9.jpg

I believe u have hjacked the wrong thread
 

Hinclimincli

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I believe u have hjacked the wrong thread

And I apologize. It's the third time bloody Tapatalk does this crap, I seriously thought I was writing on the right thread (the one about the 5296R where there are several photos, including some with calipers measuring thickness). Will edit the posts now (and delete Tapatalk from my phone!)