So Confused on the 5296

[deingesicht]

Ok I had been looking at the consensus list for this watch, but I'm a little confused. On the list it states this:

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296R RG/LE ZF with MY9015 Mod (WG could be too, need feedbacK)
Patek Philippe Calatrava 5296G SS ZF White Sector Dial/Blue Hands

On the TD site, it has four different designs across the 5296r/g from ZF spilt into RG and WG. However, I don't know which they are referring to. I really like this watch and am interested to know if this is the one on the list (I am not a fan of RG):

https://trustytimewatch.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_205&products_id=19345

The other design is this one:

https://trustytimewatch.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_205&products_id=20122

I have searched for hours trying to find the right info and even tried on reddit without success. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[KilltheDeath]

Both versions exist on gen watches. One is the sector dial and the other one is not. pick one which is your favorite.

 

[dashindark]

5296 has 2 variants, 5296-001 and 5296-010, 5296-001 has a sector dial. btw I don’t believe that watch can be a super rep or nwbig or something . The gen 5296 is mode of full gold and the appearance are easily distinguishable. Steel is steel and it cannot look like white gold. The weights and feelings are different too. The dial by zf is not good either. I cannot explain the difference in dials accurately but the difference is huge. Zf dial is well made but it is by no means gen like. not to mention the 9015 movement….which doesn’t not work like a gen 324sc. That rep simply should not be on that list. In all aspects it is not gen like at all.

 

[halo3]

5296 has 2 variants, 5296-001 and 5296-010, 5296-001 has a sector dial. btw I don’t believe that watch can be a super rep or nwbig or something . The gen 5296 is mode of full gold and the appearance are easily distinguishable. Steel is steel and it cannot look like white gold. The weights and feelings are different too. The dial by zf is not good either. I cannot explain the difference in dials accurately but the difference is huge. Zf dial is well made but it is by no means gen like. not to mention the 9015 movement….which doesn’t not work like a gen 324sc. That rep simply should not be on that list. In all aspects it is not gen like at all.

Do you have a gen 5296 so we can see the comparison?

 

[dashindark]

Do you have a gen 5296 so we can see the comparison?

I don't.
I liked it much but ended up not buying it (gen). It is a bit small for my wrist.

 

[zinduna]

I have the ZF sector dial and attest that it's an excellent rep. I don't worry that I'd get called out on this ever but I did consider getting it wg plated by Nikz. Ultimately never got around to it and wear it happily as is on the excellent rep strap. Often get compliments on this piece.

Check out Accord11's post on this watch: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...uper-rep-nwbig-zf-5296g-sector-dial-calatrava. He owned both gen and rep versions.

 

[halo3]

I have the ZF sector dial and attest that it's an excellent rep. I don't worry that I'd get called out on this ever but I did consider getting it wg plated by Nikz. Ultimately never got around to it and wear it happily as is on the excellent rep strap. Often get compliments on this piece.

Check out Accord11's post on this watch: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...uper-rep-nwbig-zf-5296g-sector-dial-calatrava. He owned both gen and rep versions.

Hey thanks for the reply. I hear people mentioning the WG plating, does the plating that the watch comes with look off compared to the gen?

Also I was considering getting the ZF 5296G without the sector dial. Do you know anything about the status of that one and if it would fall in the same category as the sector dial of super rep?

 

[zinduna]

No idea about the non-sector 5296 as a super rep. My advice is to buy the watch if you like it and wear it. No one but you will know if it's a rep or super rep or not. I have never ever been asked to see the display back of my watch to determine if it's a miyota or 324 cal. Will never happen.

These zf watches are unplated steel. Steel looks similar to white gold but not identical -- wg is duller (warmer and slightly yellow) and more lustrous. On the sector dial, this would be the tell but only if you had another gen sector dial to compare it to, otherwise identical. From 6 foot away they are practically indistinguishable especially if the rest of your carriage and lifestyle support wearing a gen PP.

 

[Hesekiel]

From 6 foot away they are practically indistinguishable especially if the rest of your carriage and lifestyle support wearing a gen PP.

And that's it, right there. On point.
If you are a middle aged or older gentleman, drive high end cars, wear Armani and make mid-6 figures, nobody will suspect that you are wearing a replica PP.
But if you are a 20-something, make $65K a year, drive a budget car and rent a flat, everyone knows it's a fake. To pull off a Patek Phillipe is no easy task.

 

[vnctmrn]

And that's it, right there. On point.
If you are a middle aged or older gentleman, drive high end cars, wear Armani and make mid-6 figures, nobody will suspect that you are wearing a replica PP.
But if you are a 20-something, make $65K a year, drive a budget car and rent a flat, everyone knows it's a fake. To pull off a Patek Phillipe is no easy task.

I am a 20-something year old that makes around $65K a year, and also drive a 30 year old Nissan (albeit a skyline) and dress like a homeless person and I do have a genuine collection lol.
BUT I definitely have to agree, people have actually tried calling me out while wearing my gen pieces... which was a bit embarrassing.

 

[var554]

I am a 20-something year old that makes around $65K a year, and also drive a 30 year old Nissan (albeit a skyline) and dress like a homeless person and I do have a genuine collection lol.
BUT I definitely have to agree, people have actually tried calling me out while wearing my gen pieces... which was a bit embarrassing.

The Skyline is a grail car for my son. Good job.