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Thanks for the post
Thanks very much for your post. It's a terrific watch, however, I'm somewhat saddened by the modern rendition of what was, to me, one of Patek's most beautiful watches. I'm not too fond of what Patek has done to the day and month windows, but I really dislike what they've done with the leap year indicator, which now cuts into the numbers 15 and 17 in the retrograde date scale.
I really don't understand why Patek did this, especially if the dimensions are otherwise the same as the original, discontinued watch. I honestly think they spoiled the look and proportions of the reference 5016. In my humble opinion, of course. They did this also with the limited production 3940s shown at the recent Grand Exhibition in London.
Maybe it's just me?
Regards.
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Unique Patek Philippe 5016A-010 presented for Only Watch 2015
Gentlemen, The Only Watch auction will be held in November 2015 and, as you maybe already know, many brands create a unique timepiece for this event. Patek Philippe has thus unveiled for Only Watch 2015 a model based on the watch which was produced betwee...
Beautiful and affordable :-)
This one is gorgeous, the dial, steel case, the new details... I suppose it will reach 3 million or so. And it will not be me ;-)
Thanks for the post
Thanks very much for your post. It's a terrific watch, however, I'm somewhat saddened by the modern rendition of what was, to me, one of Patek's most beautiful watches. I'm not too fond of what Patek has done to the day and month windows, but I really dis...
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In fact there are not many watches with 0 flaws. And I would say it often makes the charm of a piece. I don't have personally problem with partial figures but I understand you point of course. My pleasure and thanks for your opinion :) Cheers.
Encouraging to see...
that finally Patek Philippe is offering their marvellous pieces in more mundane metals, such that the mere mortals have a better chance to afford it ;-). Honestly, I think this is a really pure interpretation of an icon. In respect to the leap year indica...
Interesting and points taken
Many thanks for the renditions. While I understand what you're saying, my personal view is they should have left it in its original form, albeit with this beautiful blue enamel dial. That, together with the stainless steel case, would have been more than ...
I was quite surprised to realise what difference these small changes make...
from an aesthetic perspective I would prefer the very right one, but I reckon that this might be too 'breguesque'... On the other hand, what is a watch which pleases at first sight? I just love small imperfections and character. Best, Magnus
Hi Magnus, thanks for the alternatives and I prefer the desgin by Patek but ...
move the Patek Philippe name lower to the level of the center with Patek to the left and Philippe to the right of the center. This change would allow the leap year window to be lowered , thus not cutting into the 15 and 17. Please can you do a rendition b...
Here is my try at it - with all four versions...
original one on the top left: Not an easy decision! Cheers, Magnus ...
Thanks Mangnus for the 4 renditions !! I like best the one at the...
bottom right because it is well balanced and does not cut into 15 & 17 Who is the designer ? :-P Cheers, Gordon
I accept the honours BUT...
only if you allow me referring to you as my muse ;-) Magnus
Thank you Magnus !! This is the first time ever...
I have been called a muse ! My wife has never said that to me !! Cheers, Gordon p.s. possible to make a rendition based on my suggestion ?
I agree it is a beautiful version
Concerning the windows thanks for the work magnus I think it is the best place anyway regarding the movement. In fact they upsized the date window's frame but when looking at the original 5016, it seem, when looking at the 2 other windows, that they moved...
gorgeous blue
blue is such a great color for dials and this piece is not exception! However if I had a pick in this year's Only Watch it would with no doubt be the blue dialed FPJ. Wow and again wow. Followed by this blue wonder from PP… but a slightly distant second p...
I agree, the blue color is really a nice configuration
even if I prefer dark blue tone. I saw the FPJ in Tantalum on pics and it indeed looks really nice :) Thanks for chimming in Keks, the 5016A is really a beauty. Cheers, Mark