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I find the center seconds variant very appealing too,
but I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals.
And I love the patina on the dial of the first example.
Best, Emmanuel
Scroll lugs: yes or no?
Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin have both experimented with the scroll lugs design . Is it a no-go for you or do you like it? And do you have a preference for a particular variant ? Best, Emmanuel A/ PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1491 The Italian nickname of...
I have a dagger through my heart with this
My favorite is the blue sweep. By a lot. About 15 years ago I had one that was new old stock. There was a crack on the crystal but it didn't shatter so the dial was safe. I sold it. Why? To fund another piece. Mistake. Big mistake. Breaks the 11th Command...
I find the center seconds variant very appealing too,
but I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals. And I love the patina on the dial of the first example. Best, Emmanuel
Ouch, I really can feel this dagger!
And I feel for you! Sometimes, we learn the hard way... Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad you like it too.
The patina + the minute track with applied gold dots makes for a wonderful dial. Best, Emmanuel
I like this variant very much too, but
I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals. And I love the patina on the dial of the first example... And if I was looking for a blued second hand, I'd rather pick this ref. 1536! Best, Emmanuel ...
If I remember correctly, which is a big if
Isn't the Vacheron with the scrolled lugs 14k and not 18k? oops - just looked it up. I confused it with another reference.
Oh my, that 1536 is gorgeous!!!
The printing on the vintage Pateks is wonderful. How it's raised slightly above the dial.