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5100J vs 5350R, which one?
Please help me decide. I know that they are two very different pieces, each has its own merit, each has its own distinctive quality. I like both of them, but cant really decide which one. Please advise. Thank you very much!
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5100J vs 5350R, which one?
Please help me decide. I know that they are two very different pieces, each has its own merit, each has its own distinctive quality. I like both of them, but cant really decide which one. Please advise. Thank you very much!
5100
I will take 5100J instead of 5350R. Mainly following reasons: 1. 5100: a unique case, a unique form movement, 10 day power reserve, movement with gold chatons (very unusual at Patek), a limited edition (1500 pieces for J) for an important year 2000 2. Ann...
I would without hesitation take
5100J. Your other alternative 5350R is more like a collector's item but for the wearer just an annual calendar. My reasoning is that the movement of 5100 is something really special while the annual calendar is just a "basic complication" of Petek. I woul...
Thank you
As always, the knowledge of forum members about everything patek never cease to amaze me. Thank you grisar and kari for your inputs!