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thanks for sharing
Dec 25, 2013,13:20 PM
i actually don't like either of them=P
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Year of the Snake comparion - Patek vs Ulysse
By: GLau : December 24th, 2013-22:15
which one do you guys like more ? very different interpretation of the same motif between Patek (marquetry) and Ulysse (champlev) of the same Chinese zodiac...
Year of the Snake comparion - Patek vs Ulysse
By: alwoo888 : December 24th, 2013-23:55
Stylistically and artistically, the UN is more ornate than the PP, as usual. My guess is that this will determine most individuals' preference. However, from a Chinese calender perspective, I think the UN series captures the spirit of the Chinese zodiac b...
Interesting comment, about the zodiax spirit ...
By: Marcus Hanke : December 25th, 2013-04:02
... I had not thought about that, but you are right: a Chinese zodiac motif should capture the spirit attributed to the animal, while the PP - its artistic qualities being beyond question - rather is a zoological textbook illustration. Marcus
Neither.....
By: moc : December 25th, 2013-01:36
Unfortunately these historiated dials, despite my appreciation of the artistry behind, are not if my taste. Mo
Patek's interpretation gets my vote.
By: Pythagoras : December 25th, 2013-06:45
Though the UN has that "Wow!" factor over patek's, i do think that i will get bored with it easily. Patek's interpretation is much more restrained and cultured, subtle and artistic - a mimicry of nature at its finest! This is of course just my opinion. Al...
Year of the Snake
By: Spellbound : December 25th, 2013-08:25
I must say the snake is a tough subject. Of the two, I'd probably opt for the Patek. Vacheron Constantin has one with a mini sculpture combined with enameling on the dial. But again, for aesthetics, I defer to Martin Pauli and his miniature paintings: Dea...
thanks for sharing
By: Mystiqz : December 25th, 2013-13:20
i actually don't like either of them =P