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I Miss That Patek

Remember those days back when.... and annual calendar.... and that timepiece is a wonderful example when Patek cared and innovated........
As for winding, I also agree about the 5100 versus the 3970er; as the crown had more resistive feel on the 3970. jmho

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Patek 5100 Manta

By: westrop : October 12th, 2021-12:52

I think this watch made to celebrate the year 2000 is a little under appreciated but not unloved. Imagine the commitment from Mr Stern to develop a bespoke movement for a limited edition run with 10 days of power?! Anyway, I love it, as much for its case ...

Beautiful Patek …

By: Cpt Scarlet : October 12th, 2021-13:04

It deserves our respect.

The charm and elegant presence of the 5100 are hard to resist! Thanks for sharing -- it's always great to see one of these beauties! ;-)

By: FabR : October 12th, 2021-13:11

Indeed, a wild time for PP. The most innovative they probably had. I personally would have choosen the R for its lovely look.

By: Reuven Malter : October 12th, 2021-13:54

Youre correct

By: Jurry : October 12th, 2021-13:59

Indeed underrated but I for one like that shape. The dial looks bit introvert which matches the case shape. I like it a lot

This would be my next Patek. A dream.

By: amanico : October 12th, 2021-14:09

Same here!

By: blau : October 12th, 2021-15:35

;)

By: amanico : October 12th, 2021-21:43

5100 R

By: baufoam : October 12th, 2021-14:24

I wore a 5100 R for a quite a while. They are certainly beautiful watches. My big complaint was the winding. I actually like winding a watch. There is something about that interactivity that I like. The 5100 takes quite a while to wind-up from nothing and...

If I find a very quiet spot I can hear the ratchet clicking very gently!

By: westrop : October 12th, 2021-15:19

We'll have to agree to disagree:

By: blau : October 12th, 2021-15:36

I think your YG version is the one to own! Every combo is good--the rose gold with grey dial is awfully lovely, too. But for my money you've got the best one.

Thanks my friend!

By: westrop : October 12th, 2021-17:03

True beauty!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 12th, 2021-18:20

I Miss That Patek

By: enjoythemusic : October 12th, 2021-19:16

Remember those days back when.... and annual calendar.... and that timepiece is a wonderful example when Patek cared and innovated........ As for winding, I also agree about the 5100 versus the 3970er; as the crown had more resistive feel on the 3970. jmh...

I picked up one last year…

By: Dave G : October 12th, 2021-20:20

Definitely a unique look. Took me a while to find a good one in white gold. ...

Hmmm, this one, this very one!!!

By: amanico : October 12th, 2021-21:43

That’s a great shot, it really brings out the blue of the dial!

By: westrop : October 13th, 2021-06:18

Very nice PP — charming!

By: orahu : October 12th, 2021-22:29

love it! This was when the previous Mr. Stern loved watchmaking, and it showed; the current Mr. Stern is only about increasing profits by driving out quality.

By: DouglasM : October 12th, 2021-22:59

Agreed. Imagine the investment in the movement for sub 3000 pieces!?

By: westrop : October 13th, 2021-06:19

It had to be a significant sum, especially since it was a new design!

By: DouglasM : October 13th, 2021-14:39

Well said DouglasM

By: enjoythemusic : October 13th, 2021-18:43

I was hinting around that in my post. When David left Stern in NYC service combined with the unqualified kid at the helm I knew it was downhill for Patek. Happily, we have so many truly innovative TRUE independents in the market today that PP has made the...

Very true: innovation is leadership when the business is at the top of the tree. Compare the Y2K release to the London Saatchi releases and you’ll see what I mean. No innovation and no imagination IMHO

By: westrop : October 13th, 2021-18:53

IMHO you have one of the best non round PP

By: Gelato Monster : October 13th, 2021-00:26

Definitely on my list

Totally agree !

By: cmclee : October 13th, 2021-02:40

I chanced upon the white and love it! ...

It’s really nice in whit metal! Congratulations!

By: westrop : October 13th, 2021-06:20

Your manta ray

By: GLau : October 13th, 2021-15:00

looks plenty good, especially with its movement made for the rectangular shape 👍 Enjoy it often !

The Manta case is awesome 💥🔥

By: holdemchamp1225 : October 15th, 2021-16:16