Finally the answers!!!

Feb 23, 2020,06:19 AM
 

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Hi Patek PuristS, Part 2 to lessen stress from coronavirus with what IMO are the differences between the 5153 Beijing vs 5153 London. First difference is the case back which I...

 
 By: GLau : February 22nd, 2020-09:01
intentionally forgot to post a photo to throw you off ! oops ! πŸ€ͺ FYI, if you missed the last post, here the link to it. Assuming the case size, lugs, and lug screws are the same, in total, I have identified 9 differences, but depending on how you perform...  

OMG Gordon!

 
 By: sham1 : February 22nd, 2020-09:10
You have such an eye for detail. I prefer the Beijing version which is why I did not buy the London version when I had the opportunity to do so. It does not quite show in your photos but I could not get used to the raised numerals of the London version.

Hi Sham, why do you...

 
 By: GLau : February 22nd, 2020-09:11
like the Beijing version better ?

I had edited my reply above Gordon

 
 By: sham1 : February 22nd, 2020-09:13
but your reply came in too quickly.

Thanks for your explanation sham !

 
 By: GLau : February 22nd, 2020-09:15
The printed numerals of the Beijing version has a 3D feel but not raised too much from the dial.

True !!!πŸ‘ Current virus situation enables me to spend more...

 
 By: GLau : February 22nd, 2020-09:24
time at home with my watches ! πŸ˜‡

haha good one [nt]

 
 By: charcoal6666collector : February 23rd, 2020-00:30

I buy too many watches

 
 By: NickO : February 22nd, 2020-10:57
I think I’ve been inflicted with the Chronovirus and it’s deadly strand Chrono-24.

πŸ˜€πŸ˜€πŸ˜€ [nt]

 
 By: stevenokes : February 22nd, 2020-15:56

Are you suggesting that the authorities need to shut down...

 
 By: GLau : February 23rd, 2020-04:45
Chrono24?? LOL ! πŸ˜‚

Thanks for highlighting these two Gordon.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : February 22nd, 2020-10:43
I think I prefer the applied numerals, in terms of the little bit of depth they might provide and the actual styling. There’s something too whimsical about the choice of style/font used for the Beijing numerals for me. I think I also like that the date wi... 

Great comments Jay ! Good to see the...

 
 By: GLau : February 23rd, 2020-04:36
diversity in taste and preference, especially for two similar but very different limited editions.

Thanks my friend for a nice and detailed comparison! I think you guys have already found all differences I could spot, very distinct versions indeed. :-)

 
 By: FabR : February 22nd, 2020-11:45
For me, the most attractive of all features (without having had a chance to see either version in the metal) are perhaps the unusual numerals on the Beijing model. Its engraved drawing on the caseback is also rather uncommon for Patek, another nice plus. ... 

Can't afford either as I'm saving up for masks and toilet papers. ;-)

 
 By: unicorn : February 22nd, 2020-23:20
Jokes aside. Like the London version more for the raised numerals. Thanks so much for sharing!

thanks! and you too! stay healthy and happy! [nt]

 
 By: unicorn : February 23rd, 2020-05:59
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Finally the answers!!!

 
 By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi : February 23rd, 2020-06:19
Thank you for the knowledge...

Hi cbb, you are most welcome ! Hope you...

 
 By: GLau : February 23rd, 2020-06:36
had fun ! πŸ˜ƒ