FabR
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Hi Art, it's of course impossible to tell for certain from a picture, but is it possible we are speaking of the 5539G (hence grey gold) in black enamel here? In any case, that is another pretty sensational piece! ;-) Thanks for sharing.
What is
Blue, Breguet numeral, Grand complication, Steel, and in Straight end bracelet. Can anyone think of the other Patek in such a configuration? Curious to know whats out there. Specially on steel grand complication. Thanks in advance for your inputs. ...
Welcome (back) to my forum! ;-) An interesting question with a scholarly flavor which deserves a good answer :-) So here's mine....
As you well know, steel is an uncommon choice of metal for Patek, and for obvious reasons, is even more rarely associated with the Grand Complications catalog. In fact, the *current* catalog features as many as....zero "A" references! The configuration yo...
Hi, sorry for late reply due to different timezone
Thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. much much appreciated my friend. I also manage to only find the 5016A from only watch as the only other Steel, blue dial ,in grand complication. Another steel with grand complication is the 1518 perp cal chr...
Thanks for the warm welcome
The case size is just perfect and the bracelet just hugs your wrist perfectly. Its not heavy thus very comfortable to wear.
I think this Patek . . .
. . . was cased in steel. Even had it on my wrist for a few moments. 😉 ...
It's amazing what people will let you do with their watches . . .
. . . if you ask nicely. 😇
It's ref 3939 cased in steel for Only Watch 2011, Fab . . .
. . . which I photographed in LA. The hands and indexes are white gold, as you surmised. Best, Art
My pleasure entirely! . . .
. . . having it briefly on my wrist was a special moment, and then some. If my name were Elon, it would be on my wrist more often.
I wonder if Elon wants to be known . . .
. . . as The Railmaster. I'd gladly swap titles so long as the benefits also accrue.
