coz
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Oct 14, 2020,18:16 PM
Hello Gordon,
Perhaps I misunderstand. I thought this reference was modeled after their vintage chronos. I see that this movement was built from the ground up now. I guess they increased it for accuracy? I like how the 18000vph 5 beat per second matches the dial markings of the vintage pieces.
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Definitely agreed that 5959 is very special
By: Mike H : October 8th, 2020-07:32
Actually 5959 is very rare in any dial, rare to such an extent that I am sure there is not much difference between white and black dial. One might be very very rare and the other extremely rare .
Outstanding and one of my two absolute favorite Pateks.
By: BigFatPauli : October 8th, 2020-08:09
The other being the 3939. As others have said, I think the 5959 is rare, regardless of the dial or case metal. I wonder how many exist in total and I suspect it is a very small number.
Small but mighty
By: jmpTT : October 8th, 2020-14:54
I love this watch by virtue of it being off the hype radar. Prefer the white dial, because you can throw on a light strap and enjoy a Q-watch while everyone else is paying attention to the 5711s. Reminds me of the great chronographs of the 1920s/1930s. Wh...
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By: coz : October 14th, 2020-18:16
Hello Gordon, Perhaps I misunderstand. I thought this reference was modeled after their vintage chronos. I see that this movement was built from the ground up now. I guess they increased it for accuracy? I like how the 18000vph 5 beat per second matches t...
Opposite is true
By: lascases : October 11th, 2020-12:42
I would expect the white dial versions to be much rarer. Black you see a lot - also in auctions.