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How can two watches be so different?
The Patek Philippe 5960 and the MIH Watch, each an annual calendar chronograph. How can two watches be so different in execution? I own the latter and if someone can buy me the Patek I will gladly post pictures highlighting the juxtaposition
Perhaps Vacheron . . .
. . . vs Constantin . . . . . . and Glashütte . . . . . . vs Original? . . . ...
Perhaps I was mistaken, Andrew . . .
. . . was your original intent to focus on stylistic opposites? My initial take was that the comparison had to do with manufacturers that have two names. Obviously, Patek Philippe is not an antonym, even with a vs in between . . .
I was thinking about opposites ...
... but you can interpret the image and intent in many ways, so I am happy with however people want to react. In this case, of course, these watches have a lot in common - repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar - however they also represent diametricall...
Laurel and Hardy...
6 mm between these two, and a top wind for the Vacheron. Aaah, and a diamond on the Patek. ;) Best, Nicolas ...
I've had that for many years now...
Here it is on location: [IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/mrsnak/Watches-main/Misc/stonehenge-fossil.jpg[/IMG] Never needs a service, either. Hi Ken, things are going well in Snakland. :-) ...
34mm vs 57.5mm!
That makes an impression ... as do the Patek chronos. I'll take the vintage though. ;-) Thanks for entering into the spirit of the post, Ken. Regards Andrew
I believe that's 37mm
As you can see parts of the VI at the bottom of the dial. Makes the contrast even more amazing! Best, Gary G
Correct Gary ...
Even measuring the ratios in the photograph gives 36.96mm for the Dufour. As you say, it just emphasizes the 'ridiculous' size of the Zenith! Thanks for the correction. I know I'm on PuristS. ;-) Andrew
How can two watches be so different?
The Patek Philippe 5960 and the MIH Watch, each an annual calendar chronograph. How can two watches be so different in execution? I own the latter and if someone can buy me the Patek I will gladly post pictures highlighting the juxtaposition;)
Ahh, yes. There are a few horological comparisons ...
... I would like to make, but real world considerations get in the way. Enjoy your MIH though. Its pedigree and execution are special. Andrew
MIH watch vs Patek Philippe 5960
Same complications but totally different execution... MIH photo (courtesy of the web) Patek Philippe 5960 photo (courtesy of the web) ...
I'll play
Thanks for the great idea and we did have fun on the day where you took your picture didn't we? :-) ...
That's a perfect series of combinations ...
... just what I had in mind, Alec! That Minerva is lovely in it's simplicity. And for those who want to look back, the David & Goliath image in my OP was taken at a Perpetual / Journe GTG in Hong Kong in 2011. Click Here for the original post. I was l...
Black and White II
I love the positive/negative view: About the white version I have a good story that I plan to post as soon I have time to take a pic. Now they are 3!!! Cheers, Nilo ...
I applaud your attention to detail ...
Those watches are just about perfectly synchronized, all the way down to the seconds hands. Impressive pair. Look forward to your story and further adventures in Omega Land. Andrew
Is not attention but some craziness of my part ...
All of my watches, once running, must be on the same second. You can call me nuts. Cheers, Nilo
That's a lot of work...
considering the tolerances in terms of accuracy on diffrence pieces. I sort of did that at the very beginning of my collecting journey (My 1st watch was a Breitling and you know how much emphasis they put on their COSC compliant accuracy!) but soon found ...