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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.
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