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I opted for the 5130 instead due to the 37mm size of the 5110, but consider that the 5110 (as well as the 5130) wears bigger due its long lugs. All the best, Alex
Does me saying that the 5110 is perfect imply that the 5130 and 5230 and all other worldtimers are lesser? Yes, yes it does. If the 5110 is perfect then anything that differs from the 5110 is, by logical necessity, worse. But the 5110 is perfect. And the ...
Is at 99 or 98 % and iis considered less than perfect. 100, 99 or 98 is still an A grade. I would take any of them. The are all incredible watches. The best world timers ever made.
I find the 5110 to be perfect in size. I do like the 5130, do not get me wrong I like large watches. But the 5110 is perfect! Nothing wrong with the 5130, and I wouldn't hesitate to get one, but the 5110 is perfect.
Honestly, I like the size of the 5230 best. And the aesthetic is great too. (Looks very much like the 5230 with an Art Deco, and possibly more masculine/industrial, style case). Interested to see what they come up with in platinum for that reference.