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Chromatic Fugue

Chromatic Fugue

Member since Feb 15, 2007 · United States · Last seen Apr 24, 2026
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Patek Philippe 5196P: First Impressions and Collector Insights
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Patek Philippe 5196P: First Impressions and Collector Insights

Patek Philippe · Feb 18, 2020
As I previously posted, I swapped a 5107P for this 5196P a few days ago. Some thoughts after a few days on the wrist: 1. It’s the thinnest watch I have ever owned (8mm) but far from the lightest. Part
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5196P: The Unexpected Allure of a Calatrava
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Patek Philippe Ref. 5196P: The Unexpected Allure of a Calatrava

Patek Philippe · Feb 14, 2020
... on the way to my watch dealer to have the strap changed out on my new Patek 5107P. While I was getting the new strap sized, I noticed this 5196P in the case—a brand new arrival. I had never seen o
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph: A Macro Photography Deep Dive
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph: A Macro Photography Deep Dive

A. Lange & Söhne · Feb 12, 2020
I call these “fun with depth of field”:
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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5107P: A Collector's Journey to Platinum Perfection
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Patek Philippe Calatrava 5107P: A Collector's Journey to Platinum Perfection

Patek Philippe · Jan 29, 2020
I bought my first Calatrava in 2008 — a flat-bezel 5107J. I was in love with it until I realized one day that yellow gold doesn’t look good on me at all. I kept it for 11 years anyway and finally sold
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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moonphase: The Subtle Charms of the Three-Quarters Plate
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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moonphase: The Subtle Charms of the Three-Quarters Plate

A. Lange & Söhne · Jan 13, 2020
I post many (too many?) photos of the movement on my 1815 Chrono because it is such obvious eye candy. But I've also grown increasingly fond of the three-quarters plate, shown here on my second-genera
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Patek Philippe Ref. 3940: A Collector's Enduring Affection
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Patek Philippe Ref. 3940: A Collector's Enduring Affection

Patek Philippe · Jan 8, 2020
A few photos from the last couple of weeks. The watch has hardly left my wrist since I picked it up in November. I remain smitten.
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