OK time to reveal my choice....

So after my day of trying various watches early in Feburary it is time to reveal my eventual choice. As you know already, it is not a PP, Lange or JLC. This watch of all I tried was both the most comfortable on the wrist and the easiest to read at a glance so is perfect for me. There is some who don't like the asymmetric window for the home time on this watch but if you see the watch in the flesh and think about what you want the window to tell you then it makes perfect sense. Also this particular example has the cloisonne enamel dial which is also not to everyones' taste. Again the pictures do not do it justice (in this case the picture has strange reflections as the plastic protection is still on the watch) and in any case I love it and that is all that matters

I will do a full write-up in the 'Independent' section once I pick it up properly later this month. This was just a visit to view along with Padj on his day trip to London. Ladies and gentleman I give you the Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveller ....

This message has been edited by hashluck on 2016-03-06 09:31:38

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Patek 5134 Travel Time

By: hashluck : January 17th, 2016-05:50

I am drawing my attentions next to a 'useful' complication such as a Travel Time or Dual Time. I find that the Patek 5134 ticks a lot of boxes for me, but only the earlier version in WG with the applied Breguet numerals. Trouble is I cannot find much info...

The first is my current 5134P

By: dr.kol : January 17th, 2016-07:17

And this is my old 5134G. I bought my 5134P in the original unopened packing (double sealed) with "open" papers. So those are available because I bought my watch some 13 years after it was originally sold. So people say that the movement is too small... N...

Thanks Karl..

By: hashluck : January 17th, 2016-14:55

I must admit I do prefer the G to the P, Need to try one on the wrist but I think I may well 'go for it', they seeem incredibly good value for something so elegant and functional.

I love the Breguet numbers

By: dr.kol : January 17th, 2016-23:30

of the older model while the two-tone dial of the newer platinum is really nice in metal. It also makes a nice pair with 5196P Best, Kari ...

This is a reference I like very much. [nt]

By: descartes1 : January 19th, 2016-06:40

Pros and Cons vs 5110?

By: hashluck : January 24th, 2016-06:17

Thanks both. I have noted the price of the 5110 is not far from the 5134 and I think you may both be uniquely positioned to compare the two pros and cons. I am also considering the Lange 1 Timezone

My comparison.

By: descartes1 : January 24th, 2016-11:42

The 5134 is the more practical complication if you are using is to track two time zones while traveling. The 5110 is the more iconic watch. Quintessential Patek. Among the most beautiful they\'ve produced. And what the 5110 lacks in practicality it makes ...

Thanks, yes I am aware the Lange 1 is a travel time...

By: hashluck : January 24th, 2016-12:19

..and this is all I need but the 5110 seems a lot of watch for the money. Seems there is no bad choice here!

The 5110 is indeed a dream reference

By: Mark in Paris : January 24th, 2016-14:02

Aesthetically, the watch is more classical but more refined as well. Very elegant. The world time it is makes it very useful and/or very satisfying to wear. I also think it is a very important reference for Patek. However, in the end, the 5134 also has a ...

+++ 1 on the 5110. No surprise, I guess. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : January 24th, 2016-14:17

Indeed I think it will come down to how they look and feel on the wrist...

By: hashluck : January 25th, 2016-09:10

i am lucky I have a dealer near me who currently has both in stock so I can try them side by side. I cannot get there until mid February though.

Trying a 5110 is adopting it. It is such a marvel of a world time. [nt]

By: amanico : January 25th, 2016-22:44

So, my latest update on this...

By: hashluck : February 8th, 2016-13:38

I tried several watches today... The 5134 is not for me. I LOVED the dial of the older 5134G but the watch is too small for my wrist and I could not differentiate between the two different hour hands or even the minute hand. Also the lack of date was a mi...

One of the bes,t if not THE best Travel Time is certainly the JLC Duometre UTT...

By: amanico : February 8th, 2016-13:39

Try it! Best, Nicolas

Thanks I tried this and several others where I could not see the home time at a glance. [nt]

By: hashluck : February 8th, 2016-13:57

And how did you feel it? [nt]

By: amanico : February 8th, 2016-14:07

The JLC seemed to sit a little flat on my wrist, stunning though

By: hashluck : February 9th, 2016-02:05

the watch I chose was both the most comfortable and easiest to read (for me). This will be a working watch, pure simple Travel Time

Can't wait to see what you chose... [nt]

By: amanico : February 9th, 2016-02:15

This is a very good thing to try as many watches as you can

By: Mark in Paris : February 9th, 2016-02:52

It is the best way to judge and know how you really feel for a model or another. I'm curious to see what you ordered Cheers, Mark

I think you will be surprised but hopefully in a good way :)

By: hashluck : February 9th, 2016-05:10

No more now until I have it on my wrist

I think you see Padj soon and he can tell you his honest thoughts of it in the flesh. I am very impressed with everything about it so far. We even set it to New Jersey time for Padj, (sadly I did not take a picture of that) very easy

Congratulations that's a great watch

By: Mark in Paris : March 6th, 2016-09:45

The most important is that you feel perfect with your watch. That's what we're all looking for. I'll be eagerly waiting for your review. Wear it in the best of health hashluck! Cheers, Mark