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215- is it time for a new caliber?
Patek's manual wind workhorse, the 215, has proven reliable, durable, and accurate but is a movement designed for a 31-33mm case still appropriate in more modern sized watches? Patek movements combined with classic styling earns the brand a top spot on the horologic food chain but when there is such size disparity isn't it time to redesign?
If it's not broke don't fix it, but I think it's time for a manual wind movement that can be viewed through a display back without creating a 'porthole' type view. I love the 3919 as well as virtually all of the classic manual wind calatravas from yesteryear but still can't warm up to the 5119 or 5123 or even the 5196 solid case back variants for this reason. As prices have risen substantially over the past decade isn't it about time to design a more appropriate sized movement?
215- is it time for a new caliber?
Patek's manual wind workhorse, the 215, has proven reliable, durable, and accurate but is a movement designed for a 31-33mm case still appropriate in more modern sized watches? Patek movements combined with classic styling earns the brand a top spot on th...
I like the idea ...
to create such a manual movement. Also I would like to see a manual wind movement with minute repeater only :-) Let´s see what PP has already under their sleeve for their anniversary ... Oliver
This was one reason why....
This was one reason why i decided to trade my 5134 Travel Time (+cash) for a 5110P. The 5134 is a great piece, but it gave me a little heartburn that the 215 is used in most of the ladies pieces and it always felt a little small and out of place in a case...