amanico
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Patek World Time 5130G. A picture of my ex one.
2006 was a good year for Patek. This year, they unveiled the new World Time, the 5130, the Nautilus 5711 / 5712 / 5980, and the 5960, if my memory serves me well.
Among these watches, I got the 5712 and the 5130G.
Both left my collection in a normal way, to fund other watches ( 5712 for the 5070G ), and because the 5110P killed the 5130G.
Still, a nice watch to consider. Even if I find it less convincing than the 5110P in terms of charm, due to the proportions between the dial and the case and decoration of the dial. I much prefer the guilloché of the 5110.
Now, those who find the 5110 too small will enjoy the extra 2, 5 millimeters of the 5130.
Another thing which made me let the 5130 go is that I have some issues owning two watches with the same calibre. Indeed, as you know, the 5110 and the 5130 both share the Cal 240.
Not that it is a bad movement, by far! But, still, there are some brands I don't want to own two of the same movement.
So, from the 2006 collection, there is another watch I don't own yet, but which I am more and more considering, the... 5960A. Ok, this version was born some 9 years after, but we'll come back to that one, which is another story...
In the meantime, enjoy the reworked shot.
Best,
Nicolas
Patek World Time 5130G. A picture of my ex one.
2006 was a good year for Patek. This year, they unveiled the new World Time, the 5130, the Nautilus 5711 / 5712 / 5980, and the 5960, if my memory serves me well. Among these watches, I got the 5712 and the 5130G. Both left my collection in a normal way, ...
Very nice shot.
And I agree with your preference for the 5110, even though the size of this one suits me better.
I didn't do the same...but similar
I had a 5130P. I did let it go and it was replaced by a 5110J. To be honest, I know you mention the dial proportions as a motivation for you, but that is a personal ttaste issue. I don't find the proportions of the 5130 as a negative. I did find that I pr...
My main objection to the 5130 is the hour hand.
I just cannot accustom myself to it. And I agree with Nico that the overall balance of decoration of the dial works better with the 5110 size. But for the wrist, I prefer the size of the 5130. And I would agree that if there wasn't a 5110 to compare it to...
Exactly.
Baron, you've hit the nail on the head. The proportions of the 5110 seem preferable over the 5130 (and each subsequent iteration) because the 5110 came first and remains the standard bearer. Like many, I have a strong preference for the 5110. While I find...
I still like them all...
And I really enjoy the 5960P with the grey dial. That is a great timepiece.
This is good, I admire you Amanico for the ability to let go....
my current state of mind is: any watch I get is for the lifetime ! In Patek Philippe case It will find a place on my legal will. Best Regards Edward