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5212a 5004a hour markers
They look pretty similar to me, and I can’t think of any other Patek dial that makes use of these.
As the 5004a was released around 2012 it’s been nearly a decade since Patek made use of them.
Thought I’d post a side by side shot,
And here are a few more pics of the 5004.
Very nice observation, another point in favor of this simple yet gorgeous weekly calendar!👍Thanks also for the new shots of the legendary 5004A…always a pleasure to see it!😉🥂
Grail 5004a
The 5004a is absolutely sublime and a top grail watch for me.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers
Hi Gordon
More an observation regarding the hour markers used on these two watches.
The legibility is pretty darn good in this configuration on both dials.
All the best!
The legibility is pretty darn good in this configuration on both dials.
All the best!
Lovely pair of watches!
Regarding your question, these hour markers have been used before in vintage Pateks, one such example being the ref 2481. (They’ve also been used in other vintage time only watches like in vintage IWC cal 89).
If you look at ref 2481, another feature it shares with your 5212 and 5004 is its stepped lugs, a less commonly seen feature which is very charming. Certainly the 2481 is a reference I enjoy wearing. And that 5212 of yours is beautiful, something I’d love to own someday!
If you look at ref 2481, another feature it shares with your 5212 and 5004 is its stepped lugs, a less commonly seen feature which is very charming. Certainly the 2481 is a reference I enjoy wearing. And that 5212 of yours is beautiful, something I’d love to own someday!
That’s a beauty NT931!
I haven’t dipped into vintage yet, but I must confess there are many references that
have caught my attention. Thank you for the information and kind reply.
have caught my attention. Thank you for the information and kind reply.