holdemchamp1225
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Feel the same way. Although the dial is super nice, the VJ 7750 movement just kills it for me at this price point. Would prefer a Breguet or VC Perpetual Chronograph at a similar price point due to the exquisite Lemania based caliber...
which is also used in Patek's 3970 snd 5970 series.
Patek who?
I was considering getting a 5159J. That was before I saw this picture. Retrograde date vs retrograde months plus a chronograph. This one is just an infinitely better looking and a more interesting watch to my eyes. Yes the 5159J has a better crown, a hing...
The 5059 captured my sympathies early in my exposure to Patek Philippe…
so the 5159 is my choice. Doubtless though, I can appreciate your enthusiasm for the FM.
Patek
is a solid company, but I think the hype of it makes it almost impossible to get vs vacheron, frank muller, bulgari, girrard peregax which make excellent and beautiful watches
I'm pretty sure the screws on the FM are purely for looks, a standard spring bar is typical on FM...
The FM is a great looking watch. I forget the back view??? do you have it? I'm always curious as to the base caliber FM used on some of his older pieces. Until I know the caliber used on the FM, I wouldn't pass judgement ;-) Cheers, Tim
Is it? I hope not. This is an old model. That would be very disappointing.
This particular watch has a solid caseback.
Sublime looking watch …. BUT
I still can’t convince myself buying one… because of the movement. Having a chronograph perpetual is kind of a dream, looking like this FM it certainly is a dream. I love about everything about it. Until you know you’re paying quite a lot… for a simple va...
Yes. That is a shame.
But at least the rotor is in Platinum vs Gold. I agree the movement finishing kills this watch a bit. But its also much less expensive than the Patek. Best to have it with a solid caseback.
If I look at dial and case
I also tend to FM as the winner of this match. It’s really beautiful! And in addition to that the readability of the 5159 was not convincing when I had the chance to wear it for a few days. But looking at the movement of the FM reverses my decision 180 de...
I have to agree. Looking at the movement is very disappointing.
Best to hide it under a solid caseback.
is not just the name, is the quality that comes at a premium..Patek, like it or not, is ...
synoymous with impeccable quality especially on these references. FM was trendy and fun (crazy hours) 10+ years ago but movements were always sub par. Case back was solid to then reveal a 70 Swiss Francs or so ETA inside. This is a no no so even at half t...
If you’re into retrograde, I‘d consider Parmigiani as well
This classic (and classy) Toric, or their newer offerings as well. Here, the movement part doesn’t disappoint. ...
agree, Parmigiani has amazing movements and in-house
not modified etas and what not..