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Maybe a "silver era."
If you start comparing the recent watches to those of the previous "golden era," I think you will find that the more recent one comes in second.
To me, it's the difference between making the best watch that can be made and then finishing it beautifully (the old way) and making compromises in design so that a watch can be finished easily and then finishing it beautifully. (I refer to the simple models; I'm not sure the same comparison applies to Patek's real top-end pieces.)
Contemporary Pateks as the New Classic
After taking some time to digest the aesthetic direction of Patek's 2009 collection (lots of Rose Gold for Asian markets etc) and pondering the global financial landscape that's evolved since last autumn, I've come to a greater understanding, appreciation...
maybe...
I can't help feeling that you are somewhat overstating things. I think there's a good argument that the 5107 itself, which you laud, was just chasing trends and trying to generate revenue rather than make a "lasting impression" on the horological communit...
Y'know...
I actually had that thought myself but the sheer number of RG pieces this season left me with the distinct impression that Patek was looking East (far east) for it's sales. I just felt like it was too much, and didn't really serve the collection. Maybe I'...
5107P - One of my favourites ...
I would probably prefer 5107P to 5127P (if there were one). To me, it's undoubtedly one of the most beautiful basic watches. (Pictures borrowed)...
Maybe a "silver era."
If you start comparing the recent watches to those of the previous "golden era," I think you will find that the more recent one comes in second. To me, it's the difference between making the best watch that can be made and then finishing it beautifully (t...
5107
I bought one of these a little over a year ago. It is so perfect I have more or less retired from watch-buying. Beautiful piece.
5107J
I'm one of the few people on this site who prefers J or R to P or G. Here's my 5107J: This message has been edited by Chromatic Fugue on 2009-05-24 10:25:41...