Hi All, we had a mini GTG and had an excellent...

Jan 18, 2020,07:31 AM
 

time talking about horology.

We had 5212 with the 6000R China 10th anniversary (25 pieces). Which one do you prefer and why?

Cheers,

Gordon






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Gordon, always had, and still do have, a soft spot for the 6000. So that’s my choice.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : January 18th, 2020-11:00
And this one is obviously a little bit more special given that the numerals / dial was printed differently. My preference is for the smaller case too as I think the new case and lugs make the watch wear far larger. Too big for me, with a definite overhang... 

Thanks Jay for your comments ! The 6000 does ...

 
 By: GLau : January 19th, 2020-03:57
wear better on my wrist, although I can just pull of the 5212 with my small wrist. The 25 pieces for the 6000R is also a bonus for me 😂

Yes Fab, the design of this LE 6000 is really well done !

 
 By: GLau : January 19th, 2020-04:14
IMO the dial of the regular 6000 is too busy but this China version strikes a great balance !

I am biased

 
 By: sham1 : January 18th, 2020-15:09
so for me there is no contest Gordon

Please tell us what you see are the...

 
 By: GLau : January 19th, 2020-04:16
differences and similarities !!

Im talking about similarities.

 
 By: Reuven Malter : January 19th, 2020-04:24
I initially thought the 5212 is a completly new concept even though i saw the 6000 multiple times before . I mostly talk about the inner ring and the concept of a sporty calatrava.

5212 for me. [nt]

 
 By: rolandc : January 18th, 2020-17:05

We need to have a GTG with this China 6000 so that you can see ...

 
 By: GLau : January 19th, 2020-04:18
in the metal and know how it feels

Alternatively let me know when...

 
 By: GLau : January 19th, 2020-07:31
you are in HK !