time-traveller
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In mid 2021 I had this predicament and I went with...
Jul 07, 2021,02:28 AM
The modern blue dial! Decided. It is on the way!
I was contemplating between these 2 very dials. Thank you contributors for weighing-in to help me with my choice in 2021! Prefer both the rose (salmon) and the blue to the 5214J in yellow gold. This model was designed to be a modern classic and in the end I went with the blue. We all know the chronology of this model and their variants so I will not cover that.
I wanted this watch (model) because it embodies the old world charm/feel, with a more modern movement and dimensions. Gondolo. While the rose dial pops, I felt that I wanted something that captures the true spirit of Patek- understated and quiet confidence. The rose dial captured that with the above but felt it was more of a tribute watch to the past instead of being a young man with an old soul...which was what the blue dial conveyed to me emotionally....
I did look at the reference 5200G but I think that watch is too busy even though it has the eight days power reserve and the day date complication. However, I felt that the blue dial on that was hard to read the time off as well; and that idea ended up on the cutting room floor. After all I already have in possession two XGT Reverso(s) with the eight days function. So I guess I wanted more simple watch to add to my collection.
We all probably also have those loud pieces in our collection. This one is the one to don when going about your daily business without getting robbed or your hand chopped off! Only those who know, know what it is, Lol.
So yes...it is blue for me. Matches my car colour too! Once again, thank you fellow watch aficionados- Stay safe all!
ASH the time-traveller