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I don't have the time right now, but...
...it would be interesting to see if the sub dials are larger on the dials with the cut off numerals. Also, the one with 'whole' numerals has each 5 minutes marked (5, 10, 15, 20) as opposed to only every 10 minutes (10, 20, 30)... Lots of subtle variations in typefaces as well...
Patek 5950 & 5951
How about digging into the variants of this Split Seconds Chronograph ref. 5950 introduced in 2010 ? The reference 5951, which adds a Perpetual Calendar module and makes some aesthetic changes, was introduced in 2011. Please, check the reviews on this sit...
I love this case
I love the 5950, and I love the 5940 too. But the rattrapante and the perpetual calendar in the same watch doesn't work very well. I'm feeling the dial isn't well balanced.
Isn’t it because the moonphase is at 12 o’clock in the 5951,
whereas it’s at 6 o’clock with the date on the 5940 (only 3 sub dials, not 4)?
Yes
None of the subdials has the same size as the others, the window for the leap year has no counterpoint, so no symetry, the windows for the month and date are stuck between the subdials... Only little details but all in one it gives a général feeling of cl...
I understand your point.
But I personally find the white and black Breguet variants (012 & 013) quite charming. I don’t like the sporty one with red chrono hands and silver subdials (001), nor the one with engravings on the case.
It might be because these timepieces are very special (the corner engravings of the 5950) and very expensive...
Do you have a favorite here? I think the one I like the most (judging only from photos) could be the black dial Breguet numerals 5951.
I love your enthusiasm !
And I share some of it, I’m just not quite sure how I feel about the corner motifs and engravings of the 5950. I would have to see it in real life. It might be too ornate for me.
Well I've never seen it in real life either
But I agree with you in the following sense: I also must see it in real life!
Like them all but the 5951P-012
is the standout for me. Thanks for the terrific post quattro_spirit. I really enjoyed this and will surely come back to it again.
Yes, very beautiful white dial.
I think I prefer the black dial (5951P-013), though, because I'm not fond of blackened hands and numerals: I prefer the "natural" white gold hands and numerals which perfectly match the platinum case. Thanks for the kind words.
Now we're dreaming, quattro!
The "simple" split for me, please...on the bracelet with the rose Breguets.
Ah, yes: this white dial with rose Breguet looks beautiful!
Would love to see it in real life. But, as you say, it's dream time!
The movement is the star here: Patek's most impressive and beautiful classic one.
It is pure art of watchmaking: German Silver base plate, double assembled, very, very slim ss chrono movement. The minute hand has no connection to the chrono second hand and is directly driven by the minute wheel. Hence the 60 minute counter. If the chro...
Thanks for the technical insight!
I had not been aware of that. Would love to be able to look at it in real life.
Simply amazing.
Not sure about these cushion shaped cases but they look good on the wrist shots. All are wonderful, but my favourite here is 5951P-013.
The 5950 is my grail watch...
...I did not know about all of these variations, so thank you for posting them! The 5950/1A-013 is very intriguing as I LOVE two-tone!
Yes, this white dial with rose gold hands and Breguet numerals looks beautiful.
And the yellow chrono hands pop! Thanks for looking.
Interesting that on some dial variations of the 5950...
...numbers are cut off. And some where they are not.
Thanks for pointing this detail, which I wasn't aware of.
It seems that the only model without cut off 10 & 8 is the 5950A-001. Couldn't explain why! Thanks for looking.
I don't have the time right now, but...
...it would be interesting to see if the sub dials are larger on the dials with the cut off numerals. Also, the one with 'whole' numerals has each 5 minutes marked (5, 10, 15, 20) as opposed to only every 10 minutes (10, 20, 30)... Lots of subtle variatio...
The 5950/1A-010 could possibly be my favorite from the brand 👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing these 👌🏻👍🏻
Awesome… thank you for the last two deep dives
I absolutely love these references, 5950/1A-013 :The weight of the steel bracelet and the view from the back makes the 5950 so easy to wear 5074R -001 :The cathedral gongs sound incredible and really put Patek at another level for repeaters Sharing some p...
Oh my god, I can't believe my eyes!
What a tremendous duo! A collector's dearest dream! Thanks a lot for sharing these photos! And enjoy these masterpieces. I really couldn't think of any greater Patek duo!
I hardly know anything about the 3670,
but I agree that it looks very nice indeed. I’ll have to dig into this reference. From what I’ve already found, I love the caliber13-130 from 1955… Thanks. ...
5950 is a grail watch for me
What a great idea to post the various versions. I think my pick would be the second picture. White dial. Dark hands and that flimsy bracelet that somehow really appeals to me. Wow. 😮
Wow. Thank you
I could well imagine wearing this. So understated and yet an amazing piece.
Pink on pink!
I had no idea that variant existed! Every version is special but that one is next level for me.