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Ref. 844
With the introduction of the 5236, I was reminded of another Patek timepiece which featured a linear triple display for calendar data and which I had the good fortune of beginning allowed to handle; the reference 844.
Introduced in 1965 and with an estimated production of around 80 pieces, one can see some of the design influences such as the hour markers and the moonphase. Whereas the wrist watch uses two discs for the date, the pocket watch uses a single disc and therefore avoids the split date digits. I must say that I prefer this approach. However, the wrist watch features a day - date - month arrangement which I prefer over the month - date - day arrangement featured in the pocket watch. The pocket watch also does not feature the day / night and leap year indicators found on the wrist watch which while they are practical features, add clutter to the dial (in my opinion).
For reference, the pocket watch is 51mm in diameter and has a minute repeating mechanism.
Taste is of course subjective but overall, I like the pocket watch design more, except for the month - date - day arrangement, although I wouldn't say no to the 5236. What is your point of view?
Ref. 844
Pocket watch design
How do you know which year in the four year cycle
Interesting
