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Great choice
Oct 17, 2018,09:15 AM
Notice that on the 5059 and the modern 5159, the leap year window "eats" the date at 15 17 --- looks AWFUL. But the original, the 5050, is sheer design perfection!
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Nice piece.
By: Thomas_3 : October 17th, 2018-06:36
I had to look twice to see the date indicator, it is sitting right behind the second hand, and yes, it looks great with the polo shirt!!
I didn't realize
By: ID1972Sr : October 17th, 2018-06:39
That hands were overlapping
Great choice
By: alphabeta81 : October 17th, 2018-09:15
Notice that on the 5059 and the modern 5159, the leap year window "eats" the date at 15 17 --- looks AWFUL. But the original, the 5050, is sheer design perfection!
Agreed
By: ID1972Sr : October 17th, 2018-09:31
This has always been my grail watch
The Roman dial
By: ID1972Sr : October 17th, 2018-10:20
Is something I personally love
Classic and classy original PP.
By: jimjenkins : October 17th, 2018-17:10
5050 exhibits flawless execution. All subsequent versions unfortunately never got it as well imo. I especially like the seconds hand. It elegantly provides a counterweight without blocking the dial. All new Pateks unfortunately have been using bulky and b...