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Extremely interesting reply, Gordon, as always! Have seen a handful of 5131Js where the maps are more detailed like on 5231, but they seem to
Jan 03, 2021,05:43 AM
be the exception to the rule.
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My biased vote for the 5131
By: Dchang81 : January 2nd, 2021-19:32
Overall I prefer the 5131 but I’m biased. I like the map colors of the 5231 and the city font but prefer the patek name on the case as well as the case shape of the 5131. Kind of like that people have no idea what watch it is since they’re trying to look ...
Hi Patekova, Thank you for this interesting comparison !
By: GLau : January 2nd, 2021-20:31
IMO, key points of the two references are: 5231J: improved technique on the enamel dial because of the 10+ years of experience on the 5131 series, and 2) font for the city ring is more usual 5131J: 1) more vibrant colors (important to me on an enamel dial...
Thx for starting this interesting discussion
By: cayenne1200 : January 3rd, 2021-06:07
I prefer the 5130 case over the 5230 as the former in my eyes is pretty unique in the PP case line-up with its lovely rounded forms. 5230 case is more like “standard” case design of PP which can be found in pretty similar versions on other models. But as ...
Similar story here
By: HelixL : January 3rd, 2021-09:08
Hey Cayene Something similar happened to me with my 5131P. I did not have the guts to turn it down when the opportunity to purchase it surfaced. But I did notice two things with naked eye: poor enamelling job (bubbling, much more evident with loupe) and a...
5231j for me
By: db1 : January 3rd, 2021-07:57
Something about the case speaks more to me. With the angles and lugs, smaller bezel, in yellow gold has a vintage feel. Also think the enamel work is different, more detailed for sure. Have heard the enamel artist shifted from mother (for 5131j) to her so...
Thank you!
By: db1 : January 3rd, 2021-12:45
Very kind words. Much appreciated!
Interesting comparison.
By: russell996 : January 4th, 2021-02:04
It is worth of course noting the differences in the J over the 8 or so years it was in production. ...
Well observed...
By: JBP99P : January 4th, 2021-03:17
and these 2 J's you show are more desirable in my eyes than any 5231J shown
Not mine.
By: russell996 : January 4th, 2021-05:12
Just grabbed the image off the internet but shows how the style changed drastically over the production period