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Interesting question.
Having not realised quite what you were referring to and now after a quick Google search I am left slightly mystified. I am sure it is common knowledge (just not to me) that in 2011 Moscow time was changed to be permanently GMT +4 and the 5130 and 5131 time zones were changed to reflect this (not sure when the change occurred) and then a further change was made in July 2014 to permanently move Moscow time to GMT +3 which now means the current time zone indication on 5130 and 5131 is incorrect.
The odd thing to me is that a new model introduced in 2015 (5131R) continued with the old out of date time zones when it had been changed a full 7 months earlier to GMT +3. Presumably to keep all the 5130 and 5131 range the same although I doubt that will continue when/if the revised World Times are announced.
Perhaps the 5131R will change as well? I guess all will be revealed soon.
5131R - the long wait is over!
Having registered with my AD 7 years ago in early 2009 for a 5131G, yesterday the wait was finally over and I got to own and wear my first PP. A gorgeous 5131R. AD has been fabulous, kept me in the loop every 6 months or so and invited me to many PP event...
First memories
Many thanks. Poor quality first photo, but the memory of being sat in a wonderful restaurant overlooking the lake wearing the WT for the first time - I do kind of like it! Edit - I can\'t see the uploaded photo so guess I will try agin with some proper pi...
Huge congrats on your first Patek and it is a 5131R ??!!! Wow!!! Amazing!! You must be a good client to your AD. This one is truly ...
iconic and my Patek executive told me that it has the best color combination of G, J, and R! Here is my G saying hi! Cheers Gordon ...
It is a long wait but I think it is worth it!
Huge congratulations, this is a fantastic piece and I'm sure you'll spend a long time admiring its dial work. The purchasing experience from Patek is from my experience and people I know the best among traditional watchmaking brands. Wear it in the best o...
That's a dream watch, WOW...and they flew you over?
meaning they pay for your air tickets? Is that normal for watch companies to pay that? I wonder op if they will fly me over from US ) Congratulations! 7 years is worth it. Rgds Raymond
Yes it is a lovely time piece.
My congratulations for you and your ad. Your patience is admirable. Cheers Geross.
Interesting question with a refreshing answer.
None. 7 years ago after the release of the 5131G I visited 2 London AD\'s from whom I had bought several high end watches (not Patek) and was told there was no chance of getting on the list - basically I was not an important enough customer and would need...
Refreshing Indeed
Pretty sure I know who this AD is and they are very good and always have interesting pieces and time for customers (or prospective customers). Congratulations.
Congratulations on your new watch!
Thank you for sharing a wonderful story of patience in maintaining a relationship with an AD for 7 years! Enjoy your new watch!
AD in UK
Hi Ralph, following your posts, I am interested if you could tell me which is a good AD in the UK for Patek, my experiences so far have been less then average, glad your enjoying the 5131R , I love the world time , amazing piece , I can be mailed on esunn...
Couple of better pics.
I will get the macro lens and ring flash out for some better shots but for now some taken with point and shoot. ...
Be certain they are very good for us to admire the work
adn especially the delicate transition from a color to the other. Pure beauty. Thanks for taking the time to post them Russell, we will be delighted with the following ones for sure! Cheers, Mark
5131r dial:
Does someone on this forum know if Patek shall be changing the cities ring dial to conform to the current timezone on this reference ? Wow a 7 years wait, seems like an eternity.
Interesting question.
Having not realised quite what you were referring to and now after a quick Google search I am left slightly mystified. I am sure it is common knowledge (just not to me) that in 2011 Moscow time was changed to be permanently GMT +4 and the 5130 and 5131 ti...
wow ! The colors really pop out , especially the yellow and white !
What magnification is it ??
Quick measure in Photoshop
puts the case diameter of the photo at 355mm so approx. 900% enlargement.
It is usually quite hard to assess how nice is a metalic dial in the real versus pictures
but here it is another world. Amazing wrok from the brand's 3 artists in charge of such craftmanship. Thanks for sharing again Russell. Cheers, Mark