Jay (Eire)
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Thanks for highlighting these two Gordon.
I think I prefer the applied numerals, in terms of the little bit of depth they might provide and the actual styling. There’s something too whimsical about the choice of style/font used for the Beijing numerals for me. I think I also like that the date window is framed.
Stay healthy, and enjoy those watches!
Hi Patek PuristS, Part 2 to lessen stress from coronavirus with what IMO are the differences between the 5153 Beijing vs 5153 London. First difference is the case back which I...
intentionally forgot to post a photo to throw you off ! oops ! 🤪 FYI, if you missed the last post, here the link to it. Assuming the case size, lugs, and lug screws are the same, in total, I have identified 9 differences, but depending on how you perform...
OMG Gordon!
You have such an eye for detail. I prefer the Beijing version which is why I did not buy the London version when I had the opportunity to do so. It does not quite show in your photos but I could not get used to the raised numerals of the London version.
Thanks for your explanation sham !
The printed numerals of the Beijing version has a 3D feel but not raised too much from the dial.
True !!!👍 Current virus situation enables me to spend more...
time at home with my watches ! 😇
I buy too many watches
I think I’ve been inflicted with the Chronovirus and it’s deadly strand Chrono-24.
Thanks for highlighting these two Gordon.
I think I prefer the applied numerals, in terms of the little bit of depth they might provide and the actual styling. There’s something too whimsical about the choice of style/font used for the Beijing numerals for me. I think I also like that the date wi...
Great comments Jay ! Good to see the...
diversity in taste and preference, especially for two similar but very different limited editions.
Thanks my friend for a nice and detailed comparison! I think you guys have already found all differences I could spot, very distinct versions indeed. :-)
For me, the most attractive of all features (without having had a chance to see either version in the metal) are perhaps the unusual numerals on the Beijing model. Its engraved drawing on the caseback is also rather uncommon for Patek, another nice plus. ...
Hi Fab, glad that you like the numerals of the Beijing version ! Both versions are...
special in their own ways !
Can't afford either as I'm saving up for masks and toilet papers. ;-)
Jokes aside. Like the London version more for the raised numerals. Thanks so much for sharing!
