Three-tier lugs & syringe hands goodness: 4 Patek Philippe references
I couldn't think of any better way of celebrating my new and deeper involvement on WPS than creating a new thread centred on some Patek Philippe models with a gorgeous design: The perpetual calendar ref. 5320 The chronograph ref. 5172 The small seconds re...
Great post! Well researched!
I really like the two tiered (I sometimes have referred to the "stepped lug" in the 5070 and other models) lugs. The three tiered versions look good in my eyes as they have almost an Art Deco flair from certain angles. I really would be interested to see ...
Thank you, Patrick!
Wouldn’t you say that Patek has done a true Art Deco tiered case and dial with the ref. 5101? Then maybe a simple set of blackened Breguet numerals and leaf hands would do the job of giving these cases with three-tier lugs a full Art Deco vibe. Best, Emma...
Yes!
This one and the 5124 look pretty good to me! The 5101 doesn't look great on my wrist unfortunately. But I do really like the 5124J and 5124G with salmon dial.
Yes, the 5124 looks really nice.
But I’ve seen neither this one nor the 5101 in real life yet!
I know two ladies who wears the 5101 extremely well!
They do look oversized on their petite wrists, but the whole ensemble comes off quite well. One of the two ladies is a significant other of a rather famous watchmaker.
I've noticed that men tend to want their watches to fit perfectly
and tend to wear them tight, whereas it isn't rare that women wear oversized watches and don't necessarily mind wearing them loose. The beloved half of a famous watchmaker? I wonder who it can be!
Great deep dive
The 5326 is always on my mind as the -01 variant I find really attractive. I also do like a center seconds in general on watches. The overall movement doesn’t quite excite me as some others however. It’s interesting the 2022 release is -11, I can’t think ...
During my recent visit to the PP Salon in Geneva
I discovered that the display watches aren’t functional: they are blocked at 10:10 and do not work and aren’t for sale. That might be the explanation, as I imagine the watches lent to journalists are display watches only. Best, Emmanuel
I certainly understand why both of you feel that way!
It’s a great looking watch, with a beautiful caliber.
The copper dial syringe hands awoke a deep-seated memory
I know it’s not on the same level as the Patek but the visuals are similar. This photo from 20 years ago: Long-gone now, to a friend’s husband. Thanks for this visual tidal wave of watches! Cazalea ...
Undeniable resemblance!
And nice looking watch, which I didn’t know. So thank you! Best, Emmanuel
It's fantastic that you have both models!
What a great duo: thanks for sharing your photos! Best, Emmanuel
Great post.
I love both the 5320G-001 and 5172G-001. One area (I feel) Patek excel against its German counterpart... a lot of thoughts went into the case design.
Thank you, Goh! Yes, Patek really knows how to make great case designs,
whereas ALS lacks creativity in this area. And the chronograph caliber, though probably not on par with the Datograph or the 1815, is still very fine.
You wasted no time with a great post and some very fine Pateks.
I do think the finest of the lot is the 5101. It probably doesn’t sit comfortably on too many wrists but it was and is still a special reference.
Yes, the 5101 is a very special piece.
I'd love to see one in the metal someday and to find more photos of it on the wrist to get an idea of how it really fits.
'brilliant' was my impression
Made my day each time I could try one on. Fortunately, I live in Hong Kong where trying one on does not require a special occasion. Brilliant piece, chk Chk
I wish I could try one on as easily.
But it's great to know it fits so well. Thank you. Best, Emmanuel