Dear All, With immense pleasure, I announce the completion of the 5131 set of quadruplets !

 

This journey of 11 years (from when I first saw the 5131J when it was released) or 6 years (from the first catch) is one that I could never have dreamed of !

Each quadruplet has its own characteristics and charm and I love each equally.

Having studied them, my observations (which I mentioned previously) on the enamel dials are:

·     G: most colors (which is an important point for an enamel dial IMO) and best color gradations out of the four

·     P: best overall heft on the wrist with an enamel map that has fewer colors and is more subdued

·     R: warmest overall combination (of the case and enamel colors) that strikes a superb balance

·     J: bright yellow matches the green and brown very well, and these colors compliment the J case

 

In terms of emotions on the wrist(s), each 5131 is different:

·      R evokes most emotions because it has both North America and Asia, two continents that my wife and I spent lots of time in, while Asia was where our children were born.  Hence, I am merely looking after it for my kids and wearing it in the meantime !  So which child should or will get the R ?  What criteria should I use ?  Perhaps I let them prove to me who is worthy ?  LOL ! 

·      G has Asia & therefore the other child will receive this piece.  Since G also has Europe in the dial, maybe the eventual owner will spend more time in Europe ?

·      J with North America is meaningful to me and my wife.  Hence, J will therefore go to either her or me.  As a smart husband, I will let her decide !

·      P has the North Pole and is the ice king.  Hence, depending on who is more “icy” with the marriage, this person shall become the ice king or ice queen ??!! 


·       What are your thoughts of the quadruplets ?

 

I am in honeymoon with my grail set now.  What will come next ?  I cannot imagine because there are no more limbs and kidneys to sell.  LOL !!  smile

 

Yours truly,

 

"Enamel Slave/Addict"


















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