Mike H
[AHCI Moderator]
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That’s why I love PP…
The new moon gave me the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of these old style moon phase on these two models that I particularly appreciate… The idea is not to compare them to say which one I / you prefer but just to enjoy two beautiful moon phase indicators made with a different technique but equally beautiful imho (and nicer than the present ones also imho).
That’s why I love PP…
The new moon gave me the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of these old style moon phase on these two models that I particularly appreciate… The idea is not to compare them to say which one I / you prefer but just to enjoy two beautiful moon phase indicator...
Minute repeater I already have two (non PP)
And world time I love, I had, but I had to let go for financing other grails in spite of my love for them 🤷♂️
Wonderful…
Although I'm leaning even more towards the 3448 here because of the clarity and design-wise tidiness of the dial. All the best Thomas
I am in deep Love with both of them
I don’t consider them as redundant but complementary : one is PC the other is PC chrono, one is yellow gold the other rose gold, one is 50 years old the other 20 only, one is vintage classy dress watch the other sport chic classy… you can continue the lis...
Both are GRAIL references…
Cases are sensually designed & the dial layouts are close to perfection! I just wish PP goes back to its original design codes but we all kinda know that’s too much to ask in modern Patek ! Best, mahesh., ...
Both fabulous! 👍 While during full moon when you are double-wristed with these two watches, you need to eat
Chinese moon cake 🥮 to complete the set !😃
Mike, always great to see these two watches. And since the 5970R (unlike the G and P) has a yellow/blue moon disc makes for a great comparison.
In the early years of 3970/5020 the G and P had yellow/blue moon discs, then Patek ( IMHO unfortunately) went with the more modern look of black/silver. So it surprised and delighted me that the 3rd and last dial version of5496P went back to yellow./ blue...
You are not the only one. 👍
I like 5496P a lot, in particular the version with honey-gold dial. Best, V.
Beautiful pc as well my friend
And yes you are right the color combination gives a touch of vintage look, I like it also 👍
Great pieces!
The full moon is indeed a good way to enjoy these watches. It was a full Wolf Moon. Don't ask me what the Wolf part means.
Thanks my friend 🙏. As for the wolf full moon…
It's thought that January's full Moon came to be known as the Wolf Moon because wolves were more likely to be heard howling at this time. It was traditionally believed that wolves howled due to hunger during winter, but we know today that wolves howl for ...
Superb!
Glad to see the Wonder Watch early in 2023. Wear it in the best of health Mike.
Thanks for remembering her nickname
I am so glad that I took the decision some years ago to actually implement the « less is more » motto and consolidate my collection on few of my dream pieces and the Wonder Watch was on the top of the list 😉
Yes Mike. I remember the discussion years ago.
I am on the hunt for a 3970P which is my Grail exit watch , if there is such a thing. Less is more is a great motto that I aspire to. I’ll reach it one day. Happy New Year Mike. I hope you have many more year of joy with the Wonder Watch. Please post ofte...
So many thanks for your kind words my friend
I cross fingers for your quest. As you say « if there is such a thing » which is highly improbable 😉 but 3970P will definitely be a grail