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Ref. 96
The 1932 introduction of the Reference 96 is without a doubt an epoch defining moment for Patek Philippe and while the wait for the successor to the 5196 continues, here’s an example of one I had the good fortune of encountering.
Measuring 31mm in diameter, this tiny titan of watch making from 1936 has had me enthralled because I love sector dials and the Calatrava. This specimen is in yellow gold but there is a stainless steel variant. I would love to see a design like this revisited for the 5196 successor. What does the community think?
Ref. 96
The 1932 introduction of the Reference 96 is without a doubt an epoch defining moment for Patek Philippe and while the wait for the successor to the 5196 continues, here’s an example of one I had the good fortune of encountering. Measuring 31mm in diamete...
Absolutely sublime
I’m partial to the 96 with Breguet numerals, but your sector dial would be a close second
How I wish they would!
Classically sized, manually wound watches are my absolute favorite. Thanks for posting this perfectly lovely watch!
The design of your dial speaks volumes about the prowess of PP - the owners of the current company were origisnlly owners of stern fre- makers of some of the best dials
Thanks you for showing this wonderful timepiece of yours Julian
What an incredible example of a stunning sector dial, superb
In my opinion the true spirit of the ‘96 ended with the 5196
A well balanced sector dial !
A small watch with a powerful dial 💪 The use of only 4 numerals works well in this case. For me, the only issue is that it is a bit too busy with the markers between seconds.
I admire how the dial achieves to give the notion of complexity
Without giving an inch as far as elegance is concerned.
sorry to be a dissenting voice
But I think some designs and models are better left in the past 😐
