Did you see Erika's Originals are doing a limited edition Miffy collab buckle!?

https://erikasoriginals.com/options/limited-edition-buckles.php

Most car collabs are questionable, but I have been stalking one of these for years:

JLC Master Hometime x Aston Martin. Super subtle AM logo on the dial, but an enhanced black dial and better date placement than the regular Master Hometimes. What's also nice is that it's a 12 hour GMT hand with day/night indicator, so you can tuck it behind the local hour hand when not in use.

The last little easter egg is that it has a bombproof JLC 'autotractor' calibre 975.

Watches are such a personal thing; a combination of jewellery, fashion, personal expression, and they last a very long time, they say a lot about the wearer. So I think you did absolutely the right thing - you asked your partner what she would prefer.

Guessing could be dangerous!

It takes a LOT to crack a 150m rated saphire crystal by banging it on something, and if it does happen, it'll be quite obvious. likely you've damaged the table more than the watch.

For a long time, the only thing I knew to look out for in watches was that if the seconds hand sweeps rather than ticks, it's a good watch.

That, and 'automatic' movements...

I LOVE the 5226g.. a white gold field watch with crappy WR!? What's not to love about this utter frivolity!?

I wouldn't recommend it as a first/only Patek. This demands to be used as an everyday GADA watch. Which means your 'special' watches would need to be quite considerably more special!

The 6119 would be my choice. It's got more interesting features; the hobnail bezel, the small seconds, no date to distract the eye, railroad track minutes, a little bit slimmer case, manual wind.. beautiful!

The 5227 does look a little plain in comparison, as you said.

Between the white/rose gold 6119, I'd go for the white gold. It's less ostentatious than yellow/rose gold, yet adds that gorgeous brushed grey dial - rewarding you for the more modest case colour choice.

However, if you specifically want something gold in your collection, for that lovely, warm glow from your wrist, this is a spectacular choice too!

Let us know what you eventually decide upon!