The Heldwein Weekly Calendar
This burgundy dial variant of the regular Patek Philippe Weekly Calendar Calatrava was made in 2024 to celebrate 50 years of partnership with Austria-based Juwelier Heldwein . The ref . number is 5212A-010 as opposed to the 5212A-001 of the regular versio...
I really like the color scheme…
But the laziness of not changing the date wheel a tad less so. But then again it’s not color matched to the dial on the original, either 🤷🏻♂️
Yes, but it's less noticeable on the original!
It's surprising that Heldwein didn't ask for such a refinement for such an anniversary piece (a 50th anniversary only comes every 50 years, doesn't it 😅)! Best, Emmanuel
It never ceases to amaze me when these lazy cheapskates make a limited edition...
With a new color dial and keep the date wheel from the non-limited version. I mean how hard is it to make 20 matching date wheels when you make 20 bespoke dials? For this reason alone, I would not consider buying such a limited edition watch.
I forgot to mention that regardless of the date wheel mismatch I don't find this watch remotely attractive.
The standard series white dial is far nicer to me.
I’m not strongly attracted but
remain prudent because I know I could feel differently in real life. I’m sure the watch looks better in person, just as does the regular version.
My pleasure, Gary.
I just think they should've matched the color of the date disc with the dial.
Hi Emmanuel, lovely burgundy (?) dial ! For me, I would
SPICE it up with a colorful strap ! Thanks for this discovery of a hidden LE !
Good for them,
but I’m surprised, given the excessive (for me) asking price (60k according to Peter, above)… Best, Emmanuel