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I have 2 in mind.....5124g and the 5098r
Being both gondolos, both with shaped movement (2521 rec), but one more dressy, the other more daily in my eyes...one with printed numerals and 1 applied ..but both breguet styled.
Just find the shapes of both complement each other ..
Rishi
February 1 and a full moon. Seems like the perfect day to compare and appreciate the very different yet somewhat similar 5726/1A and 3448J
Similarity…. Well while basically they couldn’t be more different, they do share an essential similarity. They are both full calendar watches with the moonphase function. To me they are perfect complementary types. One is pure vintage, a full PC, almost 5...
What a wonderful duo, dear Patekova!
I love the way they share a similar dial layout but have very different identities. The only complementary duo in my collection which I can think of is the one below. Not even close to yours, of course, but I acquired the two watches almost together and w...
Truth is Emmanuel I bought both chopard luc with the intention of pairing sports vs dress, auto vs manual
Chopard luc do have beautiful pieces in their collection. I still am so in love with the 1860 too, the salmon dial version. I feel the quattro would be a perfect pair with the 16 1860 or even the re edition without the date aperture. I like your combinati...
Dear, Rishi,
it's a pleasure to see that we chose the same brand for a complementary dressy-sporty duo! Your Quattro 16/1863 Mark I and your Sport 2000 make a great pair together. And I agree with you that the salmon dial no-date 1860 is very appealing. Best regards, ...
Thanks Emmanuel for your kind words and for your observation about the dial layout/identities which kind of summarize the comparison.
As for your Chopards I think they are perfect examples of complementary types, including the rare jump hour complication.
Awesome pair.
I love (perpetual) calendar's, and I like them in pairs. I think these 2 complement each other very well. I also have perpetual calendar's pairings from Lange, Patek, VC. ...
Such an impressive collection and sets of PC duos!
Your pair of Patek retrograde PCs is wonderful (my personal favourite, without hesitation). Best, Emmanuel
Thank you for your kind words and thank you many times over for posting all those incredible complementary pairings that you took the
time to post! Each watch and each pairing is very very special. I see we share the love of the relatively unloved retrograde Pateks. I have a 5496P and have so far managed to avoid giving into the temptation of the beautiful (to me) 5159.
Thanks for your kind words.
I love your 5496P-015 too, esp on that matte champagne tan. The 5159 offers tremendous value, just like the 5496 😁
I have 2 in mind.....5124g and the 5098r
Being both gondolos, both with shaped movement (2521 rec), but one more dressy, the other more daily in my eyes...one with printed numerals and 1 applied ..but both breguet styled. Just find the shapes of both complement each other .. Rishi ...
Like you..
I would pick a nautilus ie 5712/1A but paired with a 5070R The 5712 being the auto integrated bracelet sports watch with date/moonphase/power reserve complication The 5070R being the dressy manual time only with chrono complication ...
Hi Patekova, good post and great question ! By the way, your PC 3448J and AR 5726/1A-014 form a wonderful duo/duet (music to my ears) with
contrasts, differences and similarities. For yours truly, self proclaimed enamel addict/slave, the spiced up 5131P and 5089G-052 is my favorite combo ! ...
Gordon thank you for the very complimentary analysis. Certainly not surprised by your choice of complementary watches.
A view of the Artic Zone from the sky and a ground level view of a jungle scene. For me the Lion is about as good as it gets in an enamel time only watch.
