FabR[Senior Patek Moderator]
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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. :-)
Feb 22, 2020,11:45 AM
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. Enjoy your rare Calatrava(s)! ;-)
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OMG Gordon!
By: sham1 : February 22nd, 2020-09:10
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.
I buy too many watches
By: NickO : February 22nd, 2020-10:57
I think Iβve been inflicted with the Chronovirus and itβs deadly strand Chrono-24.
Thanks for highlighting these two Gordon.
By: Jay (Eire) : February 22nd, 2020-10:43
I think I prefer the applied numerals, in terms of the little bit of depth they might provide and the actual styling. Thereβs 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...
Finally the answers!!!
By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi : February 23rd, 2020-06:19
Thank you for the knowledge...