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I think it's really amazing how Patek improved their enamel skills from 5131J to 5231J.
It's not only the more detailed coastlines but also the colors and color transitions. Best, V.
Except for planking Patek Philippe in the middle of
The Atlantic so u cant enjoy the enamel
Thanks for a beautiful comparison my friend, 13 years (2006 to 19) are a long time but the differences are indeed remarkably evident!
Looking forward to seeing how the craft will have evolved by the time we reach the G, R and P versions, though in my opinion the older brothers will always retain a particular charm..Cheers🥂
Agreed, my friend. I'm so in love with 5131/1P now even though I don't own it (so far). [nt]
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Hope it'll be yours this year -- technically the reference is still in the catalog so there might be a chance! ;-) Cheers. [nt]
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I ordered it only last week so it’s not going to be easy.
But I’m still hopeful. 😊
Gorgeous but both have their different charm... some might prefer the older more rounded case.
Love your watch and hopefully I can post mine soon
I actually prefer the slightly bigger case and crown guards of the 5131. [nt]
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I may probably be the only person in the Galaxy who doesn't like these PP World Time enamel dials.
To me, they look kitsch. The concern is mainly about the World Time, other PP enamel are delightful, as are GP, JLC, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Jaquet Droz , Hermes and many other.
My apologies for being a spoiler.
Kind regards
Francois
For me, it's the other way round. I'm not a huge fan of enamel dails beyond the WT context. [nt]
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Good question.
It’s beautiful and still has a WT context though the WT function might not be highlight of the watch. 😉
The 5531R is beautiful, for some reason it is the "world map" which I really do not like. [nt]
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I tend to agree.
Legibility also seems like it might present a problem.
I can barely make out the hands in the first photo. Perhaps less severe in person.
I can barely make out the hands in the first photo. Perhaps less severe in person.
Legibility is a problem. That’s also true for setting the time.
BUT that’s not the consideration for someone buying a 5131 or 5231 I guess.
This watch is not bought to tell the time.
It’s timeless beauty that is the appeal. This is art to be enjoyed.
If you need to know the time look at your iPhone.
If you need to know the time look at your iPhone.
I meant no offense in my comment.
This is how I think about watches. It is however nice when you can have both beauty and legibility in a watch.
Hi Sam, to me, these WTs are really meant for its history while having a piece of ...
art work for the wrist. They just make me very happy while wearing them. Their legibility is actually fine IMO
For further reference for everyone, here's an excellent side by side comparison, published by member Mean Solar Time (May 2019):
The dial of this 5131J looks way better than of the one I posted. [nt]
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I miss mine :)
It is official i m missing mine i need to go and get it in the vault 
It is funny how your taste can change when being "educated" .... First time i saw a regular worldtime i did not understand neither liked the watch ... and well i ended up ordering a Nautilus which i still love ...
... Then i had a thing for a perpetual calendar and lately for the enamel woldtime ... Now that i have one, i believe it is a work of art and i honestly do not really car if it is setup perfectly or if you can see it in the dark (you can't) ... or anything else... It is just a piece of art on the wrist and you can't ask her more than this.