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Hi,

First of all I can say I really liked the 5123R! I like the narrower strap and the different style that it gives to the watch (ref 3939 had a narrow strap too).

Then I've already said that I'd like to see someday a larger simple manual wind calibre from Patek Philippe (and hacking like all new Patek Philippe callibres).

But in the Patek Philippe logic and spirit I understand that their aim is to have calibres as small and as thin as possible. It used to be part of the great traditions of Swiss horology.

Maybe they will make a different choice in the future, we'll see!

Best

Dje

Does anyone else feel that the new ref. 5123R's caseback is just...

By: Signo : March 13th, 2012-18:05

butt ugly? I really want to like it, as it pretty much the only new model that I can come close to affording. But the back side is such a turn-off. First of all, the idea that they would put the same movement for a ladies 31mm ref. 7119 in a 38mm case see...

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By: Dje : March 14th, 2012-02:44

I fully agree

By: danielswiss : March 16th, 2012-06:50

I went to the Baselworld exhibition few days ago. When looking at the new 5123R I exactly felt the same as you have described. I was very disappointed to see that they are using the same tiny movement. For me a clear no go for such a high priced watch. So...

Not to my liking also ...

By: Greenwatch : March 16th, 2012-08:20

Not just the case back but also the narrow strap fitted on a larger case. Doesn't look proportionate in my eyes. But I do like the face of the dial though.

Sometimes the bean counters win

By: Mostel : March 16th, 2012-18:41

as in this case--er--watch case. Embarrassing for 'a Patek'.

Well, there are some who like it! :-) nt

By: Dje : March 16th, 2012-23:52

I remember when Patek would introduce just a few

By: whit : March 17th, 2012-11:02

pieces each year and maybe remove one or two. Now, two new references would probably be considered laughable considering the demand for new styles each and every year that we have seemingly been accustomed to over the recent years. And the appetite grows ...

Futur new calatravas....

By: 5212A : March 17th, 2012-15:34

5123 Will be the first of the new génération 215 PS LU will come....