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I remember when Patek would introduce just a few
pieces each year and maybe remove one or two. Now, two new references would probably be considered laughable considering the demand for new styles each and every year that we have seemingly been accustomed to over the recent years. And the appetite grows each year.
So, what do you do? Adapt and improvise using what you already have.
Obviously, it's not everybody's cup of tea but it is a new style to keep the troops happy with some new variations even if it uses the same movement as the smaller 3796.
I don't get so worked up about it as long as it functions correctly. Just think what the cost would be if they developed a new calliber! Might just like the 5123 better as it is.
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Does anyone else feel that the new ref. 5123R's caseback is just...
butt ugly? I really want to like it, as it pretty much the only new model that I can come close to affording. But the back side is such a turn-off. First of all, the idea that they would put the same movement for a ladies 31mm ref. 7119 in a 38mm case see...
Well
Hi, First of all I can say I really liked the 5123R! I like the narrower strap and the different style that it gives to the watch (ref 3939 had a narrow strap too). Then I've already said that I'd like to see someday a larger simple manual wind calibre fr...
I fully agree
I went to the Baselworld exhibition few days ago. When looking at the new 5123R I exactly felt the same as you have described. I was very disappointed to see that they are using the same tiny movement. For me a clear no go for such a high priced watch. So...
Not to my liking also ...
Not just the case back but also the narrow strap fitted on a larger case. Doesn't look proportionate in my eyes. But I do like the face of the dial though.
Sometimes the bean counters win
as in this case--er--watch case. Embarrassing for 'a Patek'.
I remember when Patek would introduce just a few
pieces each year and maybe remove one or two. Now, two new references would probably be considered laughable considering the demand for new styles each and every year that we have seemingly been accustomed to over the recent years. And the appetite grows ...
Futur new calatravas....
5123 Will be the first of the new génération 215 PS LU will come....