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I have a confession to make...

By: dr.kol : November 16th, 2013-15:00

I have been comparing two different World Times.

Naturally, 5131G is fantastic, a jewelry like watch

but it is quite a difficult watch to wear.

At the same time 5110P is a watch that is a great pleasure to wear and its dial is also something stunning. The way the dial is changing the color when the light is changing is something very special. Furthermore, it is of the right size and in a way understated.

In my case I would define the difference between these two watches as follows:

World Time 5131G is a fantastic watch to own while 5110P is a fantastic watch to wear.

Comments?

Best, Kari

Agree with your observation

By: sam1234 : November 16th, 2013-15:51

I think you have illustrated and stated this point well.

I have always maintained that the ceramic painted dial, while beautifully executed, lacks a certain masculinity that the platinum version possesses. Too pretty perhaps, or as you have more eloquently stated a watch better owned than worn.

Both are exceptional worldtimers of course and either the centerpiece of any collection.

You have nailed it…….

By: beejo : November 16th, 2013-16:05

Its exactly how I feel towards both watches.

I love how the 5131G looks and the craftsmanship in that watch is superb and I would love to own one but something deep inside keeps telling me that i shouldn't acquire a watch,If I am not planning to wear it.

To me the 5110P is THE watch to wear regularly.

That something deep inside you.....

By: Sandgroper : November 17th, 2013-01:47

always believe what it says, it is always right

Cheers

Francois from Down Under

Awesome post

By: jonrus : November 16th, 2013-16:56

I agree with you 110%

No doubt ...

By: AbuLayan : November 16th, 2013-17:21

Agree with you all the way.

Cool post, btw.

5131 & 5110

By: Grisar : November 16th, 2013-18:34

5131 has a more modern look (due to size) with a very traditional and labor intensive dial, while 5110 is piece of jewelry with a stunning vintage feeling.

Both are excellent masterpieces. Solute the lucky owner!

5130P

By: Conkers : November 16th, 2013-19:13

I actually sold my 5130P because I found it difficult to tell the time in certain lighting conditions; is the contrast between the hands and the blue on the 5110P stronger so it doesn't suffer from the same problem?

Sometimes 5110P

By: dr.kol : November 16th, 2013-22:48

is difficult to read. In 5131G the hands are white and thus it is easier to read. At the same time there are no hour markers in 5131 so the right time needs to be always estimated based on the positions of the hands.

Best, Kari

The watch is not the problem, this is old eyes...

By: amanico : November 16th, 2013-22:50

When my eyes were excellent I had no problem to read the time on a 5110P.

Now, I can only admire the time, which is very fine for me.

Best,

Nicolas

We all who are just one step from

By: dr.kol : November 16th, 2013-23:03

retirement are in the same position.

Best, Kari

LOL! Well said my friend "admiring the time".....

By: Sandgroper : November 17th, 2013-02:37

you just gave me one more reason, among many, why I love my JLC Master Perpetual so much

Cheers

Francois from Down Under

Well, if it is just to read the time, we have our cell phones, for that. ;)

By: amanico : November 17th, 2013-02:45

Not as elegant and perhaps a little cumbersome....

By: Sandgroper : November 17th, 2013-03:05

but you're right! I should really give it a good thought, especially that one can have all in one as well, world time, perpetual, chronograph, you name it! It's there

Cheers

Francois

That's a good point Conkers. Cheers, Francois:) [nt]

By: Sandgroper : November 17th, 2013-02:31

No message body

No question about the pleasure to own and to wear a 5110P.

By: amanico : November 16th, 2013-22:28

But I would wear with a lot of pleasure the 5131G, too.

If I have to make a choice between the 5110P and the 5131G, I would go for the first, though.

Best,

Nicolas

5131G

By: Pythagoras : November 17th, 2013-00:04

Im not sure, but the 5131G is too special not to wear.

drooling here..., hehe

Still waiting eagerly for my allocation.

All the best!

Aron

I agree,

By: dr.kol : November 17th, 2013-00:40

5131G is fantastic to wear.

However, the bling factor has started to bother me. The watch is too much with i.e. jeans and at the same time also wearing a business suit it is kind of shiny. Perhaps I should just wear it more. My 5131G has turned too much to a watch spending most of the time in the safe.

Best, Kari

"A fantastic watch to own"

By: foversta : November 17th, 2013-01:19

Well, I don't agree with this sentence: if we buy a watch only to own it and not to wear it, I think it loses a big part of its interest.

The 5110P is a great watch and very legible.
The 5131 is a wonderful watch with such artistic dial. On the downside, it is much difficult to read the time on it but well... who cares? I would love to wear it on a daily basis.

Thanks for your comments and pics.

Fx

+1

By: small-luxury-world : November 17th, 2013-03:00

"if we buy a watch only to own it and not to wear it, I think it loses a big part of its interest."

Thank you for the nice pictures Kari. It's also.......

By: Sandgroper : November 17th, 2013-01:59

my opinion, the 5110P is definitely I watch I would wear with much pleasure. The 5131 model was never really a watch that I would consider purchasing, it is nice a very nice piece indeed but not for my wrist and I never purchase a watch I wouldn't wear. I don't see the point.

Cheers Kari

Francois from hot Down Under

I share your enthusiasm !

By: dirost : November 17th, 2013-08:22

5110 P is one of my preferred watches I own. By the way, I have it today at my wrist ;-)

Best,

Didier.