GLau
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Origin of the "basket weave motif" of the guilloche dial for the new 5230 world time reference
Hi all,
Much has already been written about the 5230 by our moderator Mark and fellow PurisT utcpluseight, , and many here have commented, mainly positively, about this new reference.
Press release reveals that the "basket weave" guilloche pattern is modeled after a watch in the Patek museum.
Let's start with another photo of the 5230.
Well, here is the museum piece that inspired the 5230.
Below is a side by side of the vintage and new..
A close-up of the original "basket weave" guilloche.
All I can say is that I want to see the 5230 ASAP !
Cheers,
Gordon
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Origin of the "basket weave motif" of the guilloche dial for the new 5230 world time reference
Hi all, Much has already been written about the 5230 by our moderator Mark and fellow PurisT utcpluseight, , and many here have commented, mainly positively, about this new reference. Press release reveals that the "basket weave" guilloche pattern is mode...
