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Great write up
I used to own a 5120J. It was my first and so far only Patek Philippe. However, I traded it for a current Rolex Daytona black dial as the small size got lost on my wrist rather quickly as I'm more used to 40mm Rolexes. Maybe in time I will appreciate the simplicity of two hands and reverse the trade with another 5120
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A little look at the Patek Philippe 5115 and 5117 references
Gentlemen, I like the "clous de Paris" decoration on the bezel I could see on several Patek Philippe models. This is a bezel layout we are used to seeing in the 5116, 5119 or 5120 in the current collection for instance. I've been looking at the 5115 and 5...
Re: A little look at the Patek Philippe 5115 and 5117 references
Great write up and pictures! I've considered the 5117 in the past, but in my view, that watch has one big flaw: The Minute hand is too short, making it easy to confuse with the Hour hand if you just quickly glance at the watch. That's really too bad, beca...
I see we share the same appeal for these references
I had a look back at the picture and I guess I must have a look in the metal to see how I feel with the legibility. Thanks for chimming in and bring that point to our attention :) Cheers, Mark
Very nice Bob
and the fact it remains that thin with the beautiful 240 makes it perfect. Thanks for sharing your opinion and picture :) Cheers, Mark
Hi Mark, the "clous de Paris" pattern is very attractive ! When you wrote...
...painted numerals, did you mean that the numerals were hand painted ? If so, do many references have hand painted numerals ? Thanks, Gordon
This is an interesting question I don't know the answer to :p
I tried to get some info on the net and read it was painted but absolutely have no clue whether it is hand made or not. Maybe that the enameled version is? Cheers, Mark
Ref Classic 5117G-001
Hi Mark, Nice post and pictures of classic Patek/s 5115, 5117 & 5119 models which encouraged me to take out my almost forgotten 5117G from safe and put on wrist. Took a bit time to snap few shots at different time to share. I thought to give it more w...
Even with an i phone , pics are good.
I like your calatrava very classic and nice. Question is the model with a screw down crown or pop up. Push and pull crown to adjust time and adjust time. Cheers & continue to enjoy your watch. Geross
Hi Geross
Hi, This model crown is with screw down and nice crown protector. Gives an attractive at one glance. Thanks for your comment. Cheers !
I'm glad you did take it out for a while :)
And congratulations for this reference which familly I really have a soft spot for. I would really see myself wearing it with a vest or a suit or even with jeans and a classy shirt... Thanks a lot for taking time to take some pictures for us (which I'll k...
Great write up
I used to own a 5120J. It was my first and so far only Patek Philippe. However, I traded it for a current Rolex Daytona black dial as the small size got lost on my wrist rather quickly as I'm more used to 40mm Rolexes. Maybe in time I will appreciate the ...
I can understand your feeling
Sometimes we need simple and dressy andothers we want more peesence and character. I must say I quite work the same way. If one day you feel like it you'll get one again :) Thanks for your input TS. Cheers, Mark