GLau[Patek Moderator]
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Hi All, during the Worldtime GTG, I managed to take photos of 5131G chrome vs non-chrome enamel dials...
Jul 01, 2020,11:28 AM
under the same light to prove that the difference was not due to lighting. WT GTG post www.watchprosite.com
What do you think why they are so different ? Different powders ? Fewer layers with chrome enamel dial? Different temperatures used in the kilns by different enamelers ? Thinner base plate for chrome ? Other reasons ?
IMO it must be because of the powders used.
Yours truly capturing the two different enamel dials for 5131Gs
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Great shots. ๐
By: russell996 : July 1st, 2020-22:41
Iโm pretty sure the difference relates to the thickness and opacity of the enamel and show through from the base gold disc. I see the effect on my Tellurium and at certain angles and lighting the texture of the disc and light reflecting is clear to see. ...
Indeed a mystery,
By: russell996 : July 2nd, 2020-12:16
however there are huge variations in the R, just not in quite the same way. I mention my Tellurium again as I have seen a similar variation
I personally think...
By: KC_HK : July 3rd, 2020-01:17
you should of been kicked out of the Patek GTG for wearing a Rolex. hahaha! Great spotting the differences! I look forward for you to find out how they are made different.
haha, That's so harch KC_HK!!
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