Patek Philippe

Crown guards are usually featured in sports watches, but Patek Philippe has used them in a very interesting way in dress watches . See for yourself. The models are organised by family of complication and, just for the fun of going against my natural incli...  

And min dots aligns perfectly with the edge of the date window Thanks for collating the pics..

But my personal favorites, here, are 5110 and, even more, 5100 (which has something truly unique and a wonderful caliber). Just my preference of course. Thanks for looking and commenting. Best, Emmanuel

Feels truly natural for those two 😊

These models stand out so much. The 5107 (or 5127) is quite nice too, though. Cheers, Emmanuel

With that little extra unique something with the 5100. Best, Emmanuel

The 5117 is nice indeed, but the 5115, which is almost identical with a Clous de Paris bezel, has an enamel dial, which I personally prefer. Best, Emmanuel

in real life, I could very well come to share your preference…

I like that the date window doesn’t cut in the minute marker track. Very clean and timeless. Great lineup nevertheless, thank you.

are very well done and attractive. But my personal favorites here are 5110 and, even more, 5100 (just my preference of course). Cheers, Emmanuel

In my case, I debated so long on which I like more the 5110 or 5130 that I can’t read eider anymore, as for the 5100, I had the G and due to the curved Cristal the legibility was poor. First world problems, I know… The movement on the other hand… ...  

This one too… ...  

But after breaking ties with my AD, I doubt I’ll ever get any new once and I have no intention off starting from scratch somewhere else, so vintage is my only option. But honestly, I’m not itching for buying anything for over a year now!

More like “horological satisfaction”. To many watches not enough wrists.

and there wasn’t any judgement in my question. On the contrary I find it very interesting to have the feedback of a true owner, especially as I’m quite attracted to the 5100J (which, hopefully, has no such legibility issue, its dial being matte and the ye... 

Same as you, I’m a champion of true owner reviews, specially post honeymoon period As for the 5100, I agree with you, the “J” is the most legible, but would like to see the “R” in the metal as well.

(I've written down my thoughts here if you're interested) and, even if I liked very much the warmer, darker look of it, I didn't fully respond to the sunburst grey dial: I liked the matte grainy silver dial of the yellow gold variant better. As for legibi... 

Coincidentally, wearing this today and seeing your post with my 5117G fresh back from H. Stern service. It is a great, classic piece and perfect dress sizing. ...  

And wonderful shot and timepiece (double signed: cherry on top) ! Best, Emmanuel

5131G and P 😃 ...  

Now I wonder why I stopped with ref. 5130 (silly me)... But luckily, I can correct my oversight! Cheers, Emmanuel

So elegant

crown guards on dressier models was a bold but great idea. Best, Emmanuel

... ahead of 5110P. Between the "flat" bezel 5107 and the "round" bezel 5127 I'd always go 5107.

5107 seems to be a very nice model. Unfortunately, I haven't seen one in real life yet. My personal favorites would be 5110 and, even more, 5100, but I've seen them in real life, so who knows how I would feel if I had also handled a 5107? Have a great wee... 

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This reference seems really underrated. I would be very interested to see one in real life. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photo and have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel

Wishing you a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel

I love these crown guards 😃 ...  

I'm also a little obsessed with the 5100, which, with its unique design and caliber, has this little "je-ne-sais-quoi" which makes it feel so special. Wishing you a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel

I’m having in my mind now that I’ve seen and loved the J in the metal: will I really wear it as daily and easily as I do my other three gold watches? I still have a doubt but am very tempted at the same time… Thanks for your insight, Carsten.

Count me in as a 5100 lover. My tiny 16.5 cm. prevents me from buying it.

and I found the 5100 to fit well: you can see photos of my hands-on experience here . The issue I have with this watch isn't its size, it's its thickness and rectangular shape, which makes doubt if I would wear it as easily and daily as my other gold watc... 

I am also a big fan of these crown guards and I can't mention all the references that I love in your list as there are too many 5107 and 5127 are probably the most simple ones in your list but they have always been in my fav list. 5125R and 5110P are defi... 

I've never seen a 5107 or 5127 in real life, but these references seem very nice indeed. I think that two elements, though, would keep me away from them: the date window, which I'm not fond of, and the central rotor caliber, which I find a bit too "ordina... 

Photo credit - Christies ...  

Photo credit - Christies ...  

Do you like the crown guards models? Best, Emmanuel

I like the crown guards models but I don't own any crown guard models