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That’s why I love PP…
The new moon gave me the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of these old style moon phase on these two models that I particularly appreciate… The idea is not to compare them to say which one I / you prefer but just to enjoy two beautiful moon phase indicators made with a different technique but equally beautiful imho (and nicer than the present ones also imho).
Minute repeater I already have two (non PP)
And world time I love, I had, but I had to let go for financing other grails in spite of my love for them 🤷♂️
Wonderful…
Although I'm leaning even more towards the 3448 here because of the clarity and design-wise tidiness of the dial.
All the best
Thomas
All the best
Thomas
I am in deep Love with both of them
I don’t consider them as redundant but complementary : one is PC the other is PC chrono, one is yellow gold the other rose gold, one is 50 years old the other 20 only, one is vintage classy dress watch the other sport chic classy… you can continue the list: like two children that you love without having a favorite it is the same here with me : depending on my mood of the day I pick one or the other (or another non Patek one)
Both are GRAIL references…
Cases are sensually designed & the dial layouts are close to perfection!
I just wish PP goes back to its original design codes but we all kinda know that’s too much to ask in modern Patek !
Best,
mahesh.,
I just wish PP goes back to its original design codes but we all kinda know that’s too much to ask in modern Patek !
Best,
mahesh.,
Both fabulous! 👍 While during full moon when you are double-wristed with these two watches, you need to eat
Chinese moon cake 🥮 to complete the set !😃
Mike, always great to see these two watches. And since the 5970R (unlike the G and P) has a yellow/blue moon disc makes for a great comparison.
In the early years of 3970/5020 the G and P had yellow/blue moon discs, then Patek ( IMHO unfortunately) went with the more modern look of black/silver. So it surprised and delighted me that the 3rd and last dial version of5496P went back to yellow./ blue. I love 5496P but I feel like I am in a small minority in that assessment. Anyway for a third watch to compare … Best, Patekova
You are not the only one. 👍
I like 5496P a lot, in particular the version with honey-gold dial. Best, V.
Yes, the second version, honey/gold is very attractive. Also my impression is that it is relatively rare and an unusual dial color for Patek.
Beautiful pc as well my friend
And yes you are right the color combination gives a touch of vintage look, I like it also 👍
Great pieces!
The full moon is indeed a good way to enjoy these watches. It was a full Wolf Moon. Don't ask me what the Wolf part means.
Thanks my friend 🙏. As for the wolf full moon…
It's thought that January's full Moon came to be known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. It was traditionally believed that wolves howled due to hunger during winter, but we know today that wolves howl for different reasons.