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Post 30.000: Entering the world of Patek Philippe
Friends,
Most of the “old-timer’s” here may think of me as a Jaeger-LeCoultre collector, more recently I have been hanging a lot in the Girard-Perregaux forum…
Now at my 30.000 post I thought I should come and introduce myself here in the Patek Philippe forum!
Patek is another brand, like the two previous mentioned, with a long and rich history of watchmaking.
Something that appeal to me as watch lover and collector.
One of the complications that Patek is well-known for is their WorldTime.
A both useful and romantic complication.
Useful to be able to tell time all over the world in a glance…
Romantic in the sense that it makes you dream of travels to far away exotic places!
There are several WorldTime from modern year’s, but the one that caught my attention is the 5110 and for a long time I was convinced that White Gold/G was the one for me…
But, as you might know… I love blue!
So, in the end I opted for the Platinum/P, (another victim
from the Zagreb GTG ).
The blue tone of the 5110 P Guilloche dial does not really show in my photos, but in the right light, the blue is just magic!
The Guilloche pattern on the inner dial is superb.
The short diamond shaped sword hands look like they have been inspired by some of Patek’s earlier WorldTime creations.
Both the city names and their corresponding time are easy to read.
The "hidden" diamond between the lugs.
The crown guard that makes the 37mm case look somewhat asymmetric. 37mm, perfect size for an elegant dress watch.
The WorldTime adjustment pusher at ten.
What can I say?
A beautiful package wrapped in a dark blue alligator strap.
Only thing I am not head over heels about with this watch, is the folding buckle.
It looks good, but like (almost all) folding buckles, it doesn’t fit my wrist perfectly.
I prefer the pin buckle, something which should not be too hard to solve.
The closest contender to the 5110 P for me was the 5130 P. Why the 5110 P and not the 5130 P?
Two key points;
1) The Guilloche patterns. While I love the pattern of the 5110, I am less enthusiastic of the 5130 patterns.
2) The city rings. Too much air around the city names.
The larger case size of the 5130 would not have caused any problem for my 17.5 cm wrist, but I prefer the smaller, more elegant case of the 5110.
I also find the case/movement ratio of the 5110 is better than of the 5130, as both share the same, Calibre 240 movement.
I like to end this 30.000 post with a “Blomman” wrist shot with matching dark blue sky.
Best
Blomman
Post 30.000: Entering the world of Patek Philippe
Congratulations on reaching this milestone, my friend.
Sorry.
Why too late?
That day has arrived...
Thank you, dear friend!
Thank you, Alex!
Congrats !
Congratulation for 30K Blomman
That may take a while...
Congrats Blomman.
Name and address are fine.
Congratulations 🎊 on your PP
Congratulations on both the watch and your 30k milestone.
Dear Mr. Blue,
There was no way out after Zagreb GTG...
30.000 is really something
Huge congratulations my friend
Congratulations !!
Wow, Blomman!
Education should be entertaining!
You induced me and many others to buy a GP; does this mean you will seduce us into Pateks (if not already owners)?
HUGE HUGE congrats my dear friend ! For both your 5110 P and your 30 K milestone !
I do! :)
Thank you, Raymond!
Congratulations!
Thank you, Mark!
Congratulations Mr. Blue
Congratulations on your 30k post. Its but fitting you post here also on the Patek forum.
Congrats on both, Blomman......
Congrats on such a big milestone. 30K is a big number.