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mattg6
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J vs R metals, 5146 new vs old variant

Looking at 5146J and 5146R - was only able to see R in person and it was the new variant. This screenshot from a YouTube video of a J - which is the old variant with a metallic moon phase and slower beating movement - from a looks perspective seems to make:

1.) the dial on the J look a lot whiter than the R
2.) the “shiny-ness” of the watch look a lot shinier in the J - hands, indices and case

Not sure which of these 3 things it could be:
1.) lighting
2.) new vs old variant
3.) R vs J metal characteristics


Anyone have any more knowledge?

Trying to decide between the two. I think:
1.) R looks better on my skin tone
2.) I like shiny - metallic moon of old variant and the yellow gold would maybe satisfy this? But yellow goes against #1 above
3.) I like the darker cream dial - maybe R for this based on the video image
4.) I like the slower beat of the old variant