because I could put together a bunch of "pairs" that would cover bases.
The easy choice: 5740/1G-001 for every day + 5196G for formal wear.
Why these 2?
(1) The 5740G personifies, for me, the pinnacle of what Patek does best: multiple finishes in an unconventional case and bracelet fuselage + 240Q ultra-thin QP movement. Making the water proof case less than 8.5mm......simply amazing.
(2) The 5196 series is the larger version of the original, Bauhaus-inspired Patek-Philippe wristwatch from 1932. It doesn't get much purer than this. All other "Calatravas" are extensions of the original and build on its foundation.
-Dean