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Horizontal “3” & “9”: yes or no?
I absolutely love this layout of the Arabic numerals, with horizontal “3” & “9”, and the “Bauhaus-style” font (just my way of characterising it).
They can be found across three Patek Philippe rectangular references powered by the 9-90 caliber.
The dial layout which is predominantly associated with this reference features vertical Roman numerals.
credit: Antiquorum & onbehalf
So, what do you think about these dials with horizontal “3” & “9”? Do you like them too?
Ref. 1531
The example below is in stainless steel and I find it stunning.
The other common variant of the dial features only hour markers.
credit: Sotheby’s
Ref. 1532
Again, the first example below is in stainless steel.
The example below is in stainless steel and I find it stunning.
The other common variant of the dial features only hour markers.
credit: Sotheby’s
Ref. 1532
Again, the first example below is in stainless steel.
I know that hooded lugs aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I like this reference a lot too.
Here's another gorgeous yellow gold example.
If you prefer, you can also find this reference in stainless steel and pink gold, with a salmon dial!
Another layout of the dial features applied vertical Arabic numerals. I find it far less appealing, personally.
Here's another gorgeous yellow gold example.
If you prefer, you can also find this reference in stainless steel and pink gold, with a salmon dial!
Another layout of the dial features applied vertical Arabic numerals. I find it far less appealing, personally.
The example below, signed Keltz-Bloch is in stainless steel.
credit: FutureGrail (first example), British Antique Dealer's Association (2nd example) & Antiquorum (3rd & 4th examples)
Ref. 1530
Lastly, I have found this very rare stainless steel example of ref. 1530 with a salmon dial and horizontal “3” & “9”.
credit: FutureGrail (first example), British Antique Dealer's Association (2nd example) & Antiquorum (3rd & 4th examples)
Ref. 1530
Lastly, I have found this very rare stainless steel example of ref. 1530 with a salmon dial and horizontal “3” & “9”.
The dial layout which is predominantly associated with this reference features vertical Roman numerals.
credit: Antiquorum & onbehalf
And what about the references themselves (1531, 1532 and 1530)? Do you have a favorite?
I personally love 1531 and 1532 and the horizontal Arabic layout.
Thanks for looking.
Best, Emmanuel
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Horizontal “3” & “9”: yes or no?
I absolutely love this layout of the Arabic numerals , with horizontal “ 3 ” & “ 9 ”, and the “ Bauhaus -style” font (just my way of characterising it). They can be found across three Patek Philippe rectangular references powered by the 9-90 caliber ....
I'm glad you like them, Salman!
And the two-tone salmon dial 1532 looks great indeed. Best, Emmanuel
Just because this layout is much rarer with Arabic numerals
than with Roman (its fairly common with Roman). So I assumed, maybe wrongly, that some might fin it odd... Best, Emmanuel
Speaking from an editor/author position, No
My department says Numbers and letters should be upright; they are meant to be read without turning your head. Designers work in the art department, not editorial, and they do whatever they want with forms and elements. Negotiations between departments ar...
I’ve tried on some Crazy hours, but it’s more than I can take:
it drives me… crazy. What I like here is somewhat what you describe: the "artistic" freedom, the choice to orient the numbers not as they are supposed to be, but in such a way that they appear so intriguing and interesting that looking at your watch becom...
Lovely ones, quattro.
I quite like the horizontal numbers and the exclamation point hours, followed by the two-tone.
Hi Emmanuel, The first example I find
most interesting because the hour markers start with an applied dot with a line (for the hour without numerals). This style is seldom seen. You have many shaped watches to pursue ! 😂
You're absolutely right, Gordon, the exclamation point hours are wonderful.
My love of these pieces is endless indeed... 🤪😇 Best, Emmanuel
