Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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I'm partial to black dials generally, but the 5959 . . .
. . . is one of the exceptions to the rule, Nicolas . . . for some indefinable reason, watches at this level of execution usually seem more appropriate in lighter colors, in my opinion . . . warm regards, Art
The Patek Philippe Exhibit in Beverly Hills . . .
. . . was a transcendent experience. I've seen many Pateks, and have had the pleasure of viewing a fabulous private collection, but this was one of those rare moments where the term 'sensory overload' is fully deserved. David P and I spent the better part...
My second favorite current Patek . . .
. . . the 6000. This is the first time I've seen the new version with a charcoal grey dial . . . very nice....
By far and away my favorite current Patek . . .
. . . the 5124 in both yellow and white gold . . . . . . just delicious....
Big Stuff, here!
You really seemed to enjoy, Art. Are you going with the ennemy, now, and lettnig GOs pc? LOL Best. nicolas
Moving into heavyweight territory . . .
. . . with the 5070, 5960, 5004, 5971, 5970, and 5959 . . . . . . contenders, all....
That's what I've been waiting for!
Yep, heavyweight territory, my friend.. This 5070P is growing on me, but I'd be happy with a WG 5070 too, as it seems very difficult to get a P version. You also saw the 5959 Black dialed..Your impressions compared to the white version? The mix PC Chrono ...
Pplater, this segment is just for you . . .
. . . ;-) . . . . . . 5800/1, 5711/1, 5711. 5713, and 5719....
. . . and once more for good measure . . .
. . . 4910/10, 4910/11, and 4910/20 . . ....
The specialties of the current collection was set in . . .
. . . a special room. Let's start with the Gondolo "Venetian Masks" 5076/100P series, 5131 World Time, and "Paradise Birds" 5077P series . . . This message has been edited by Dr No on 2008-05-19 11:42:42...
More heavyweights . . .
. . . 5250, 5350, and 5450. I suspect that if we took a poll, these would be the favorites of the Purists community....
Dream machines . . .
. . . 3939H, 5013, 5016, 5074, 5078, 5033, 5104, 5101, and 5207....
Made of unobtainium . . .
. . . number 5002 on Patek's periodic scale, followed by it's isotope, number 5102. This message has been edited by Dr No on 2008-05-19 16:15:47...
The Museum pieces will be shown in Part II . . .
. . . as this is the end of Part I; you will get to enjoy David's superior photos in the second installment. I'll leave you with my favorite of the exhibit, and a watch that I've long admired in virtual reality - the Patek 2554, this example in rose gold ...
