I'm not sure that's correct,....

Hi Julian,

at that time, in the earlier 19 hundreds, a 12''' movement certainly would not be considered ladies size. The early Calatravas were even smaller .... so in my book it's a men's size movement when speaking about wrist watches. And 33mm was about normal.

12''' remained the "golden rule" size for a considerably long time - later slowly growing to 13''' for mens watches - but remaining
12'' for a long time for mor eleegant (and flat profile) watches.

Can you imagine what a wonderfull elegant chronograph could be dessigned with this movement - let's say in a 36-37mm case.
That would be an absolute dream - with well designed case and not to wide bezel - slim case band....

Best regards

Suitbert

any information on the 5959?

By: bones : December 28th, 2007-07:38

does anyone know some information on the 5959? is it still being produced and can anyone pm me the list price? also has anyone seen one in person to testify to it's beauty? thanks and happy new year. p

5959

By: Bruno.M1 : December 28th, 2007-12:09

yes, they are still in production (I think 10 pce per year) Didn't see it yet, probably won't ever Price is 3 5970's + 1 5070 ...

i understand this watch is ordered directly from either patek , geneva or patek, boutique. one person was delivered such model directly from distributor bypassing AD, recently. but i must remind you, that this is a quite a small size case, for the watch c...

A tiny correction....

By: SuitbertW : December 29th, 2007-06:37

Hi, Tic-toc, the dial isn't enamel - it's white, "enamel style" laquer. The reason for not having a real fired enamel was that they didn't want any compromise re. overall thickness. They were fighting for every fraction of a millimeter.... Best regards Su...

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