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Dear Sam
thank you for your kind words.
Re white gold - when I bought my 5130G I thought it would shine like polished steel. And actually thought my watch ha sfallen for the "white gold plating illness" you can read about so much on the internet. Now, white gold has a greyish lustre, entirely different to the white and cold shine of Super Expensive Shmatinum, or the utilitarian air of stainless steel.
White gold is very 1960ies. Not the Hippie/FlowerPower variant. Early to mid 60ies. Think Concorde, Audrey Hepburn, cocktail shakers. French silversmith Christofle has wonderful examples of whisky tumblers which remind me of that aera (http://i0.wp.com/www.martinstahl.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Christofle-2.jpg?resize=640%2C427).
It took me a while to get used to white gold. Now I love it. WG watches need to have the right dial - a sterile white enamel or porcelain dial can be too cold.
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Patek Philippe reference 5110 - which one you like most?
5110J: 5110G: 5110R: 5110P: So which one? Best, Kari...
Was fortunate to try my friend's J
But I long for a G for myself. One day, one day... ...
Thanks for the pics...
Both white metals are my preferred choice! Platinum looks the best!! Gr8 collection, wear it in good health. Best, Mahesh.,
Thanks. I am also a white metal guy.
But both J and R are also wonderful. With matching PP cufflinks and a tie matching these coloured watches form a great combination. Best, Kari
There is a trick:
5110 is such a classic watch that even for a white metal guy a coloured metal goes well. I would not personally like to have say 5960 in R but this classic World Time is another story. Best, Kari
5110R
but I am biased ;-)) you know. R for the warmth and elegance of reflection of the light on the dial and on the round case with his crown protection (another example is 5227R with his special case). WG or Pt fit better, IMHO, on cases with straight angles ...
J, R and G share the same dial.
But when the inner bezel, hands and indexes of each of these watches are made of the same metal than the case, the dials look very different. I am also a fan of the blue dial of 5070P; the dial of mine, the London Edition, is just a little bit darker. Bes...
The R combination is my choice. Regarding blue PP dials
could you, if you please, post one day, few different models from your collection to see the differencies and your comments of course as it is quite impossible for most of them to have this experience in the metal. Thanks, best, Patrickh
I can do that. Next P with blue dial is on its way from Geneva to the AD.
Something we have never seen before. I'm excited. Best, Kari
Probably the same for me
before I bought them all. Now suddenly the coloured guys have started to please me a lot. Best, Kari
I am so torn on this.....
......it is between P and G, with R almost at the same level. No losing trades in this quartet though. P is cool. G is elegant. R is charming and Y is refined.
I agree. that's why I need to wear all of them to make up my mind.
My first impression is that G, R and J beat easily P when readability is concerned. Best, Kari
I like them all.
So, in the Spirit of Christmas, I'll be glad to take whichever one you're giving away. No thanks needed.
In Finland the Orthodox celebrate Christmas at the same time as the rest of the christian world.
The Russian Orthodox Christmas is another story but when Moscow celebrates, I don't. Best, Kari
Aahhh.. Really stunning !.. Thx for this great lineup & pics !.. Humble me is torn between P & probably G, with pretty much leaning to P :))
.. but of course, I guess, would be happy with any of those, but in general I do favor white metal.. Thx again for this superb share ! Cheers & Best, hs.
Thanks hs.
It has always been my feeling that P is the most wanted. That's from where I also started. Best, Kari
Platinum is the obvious choice
But you made the best choice. Wear the one that appeals the most at the moment. Best, Martin
I agree and I think more brands should take note.
Tasteful accessories are a big plus in the luxury market and not only at the top end.
5110R
I like when simpler two or three hands watches are in rose gold as it feels the classical, elegant and refined watch. hence, when I saw the 5110R I could gather both worlds: an iconic watch with an interesting complication and a simple "Calatrava" look. T...
A great set.Besides
the beauty and the pecfect sizes of these you share with me how do you feel or how does it says to you when you wear it on your wrist or when you look at them?What actually is the part that trigger your soul?lately I have a strong feel on this grail.
Isn't it funny:
the size (37 mm) feels perfect even my wrist is 200 mm. The dial, complication, hands, size, balance, case and relatively simple Calatrava look are the factors making me smile. Best, Kari
I knew would would say that.
The red gold version was the biggest surprise to me - it is indeed a very elegant watch. I bought for that matching RG Calatrava cufflinks and I'm sure that with a dark blue suit and pink shirt the watch will look really cool. Best, Kari
To me too
I already saw many RG watches in the past, for several brands, but this one particularly doesn't work the same way. The R was the first version I saw of the 5110 and a great experience. I think you did very well with the cufflinks. The Calatrava cross one...
I have a light northern skin
and on that RG is a bit bolt. A pink shirt softens the shine of a RG watch. Best, Kari
All your members participations are what makes this forum as it is today
and we are happy to see when people are enjoy the time they spend here bringing their own brick. Thanks Kari
They are all in the same way desirable, but a little + for the P,
and in the view of these magnificent photos, I would almost come there to regret having chosen 5130P.... almost !!!
A matter of taste.
For me 5110 is the original and perfect one. I see 5110 vs. 5130 in the same way as 3940 vs. 5140. Best, Kari
All have there charm. Legibility into consideration i would go for the j.
It has an impact to the audience at once. Its warm and shiny. Same time i have g already in the 5130g. To me yellow gold makes it a posers world time. My opinion. Then coming very close is platinum. Like the heft. Tried one in my local ad only it was the ...
Also the YG version is stunning.
I am not capable of establishing my own ranking yet. Best, Kari
The P, of course. Then the G, the J and the R.
But owning the 4 is certainly the way to go!
Really interesting!
You place J before R. Do you find J more classic or R too shiny? Best, Kari
I am a white metals only guy...
But lately I have found myself admiring coloured metals. This is all new for me... First it was the Lange 1 with moonphase in rose gold. It has a sense of romance and elegance I didn\'t feel with the platinum version. The new model is rapidly becoming a g...
Thanks, Nico and Kari!
Yes, it must be temporary insanity. Heck, I\'ve always been a SS chap - Pt is too heavy; WG is too soft (plus the problems of rhodium plating, where used); Ti is too grey; DLC not my thing. (Ceramic, well, maybe...an interesting material...) But then I tr...
I feel pretty much the same.
Also for me SS is the first choice followed by Pt. I do not really like WG as metal but lately I have noticed that sometimes J & R can be nice. Best, Kari
happening to me too....
......i love white metals....but every now and then, the yellow or rose just works better for a watch.
For me it is the R
Though I generally prefer white metals, I like the classic look of the R on this watch. P would be a close second. Congratulations on having all! One of my favorite references.
i think there are two trends emerging....
1) Coloured golds are becoming more popular 2) Case size preference for large format has peaked...smaller watches more in vogue
You already know which I prefer. :-)
However, they all are fantastic and no one can go wrong owning any one of them. Aloha, Bob
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