FabR
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Probably the 'non-chrome' version for me...but I'm always amazed at the uniqueness of each 5131 model -- like for any rare handcraft, of course! Thanks for a most interesting comparison ;-) [nt]
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Hi All, As written in Patekphilippecollector’s 5131G post, I mentioned that there is a chrome like dial. Many of you could not understand what I was talking about. Hence, after searching
for a long time in my photo album, I found it to show you what I meant. Hopefully the picture is worth more than a thousand words!! Which version do you like more and why ? Original post by Patekphilippecollector Personally, I like the non-chrome version ...
What a Beautiful Watch!!!!
Such an excellent image to awaken to ! Thanks for sharing!
The question for me
Is about allocation. I will take either one if I can get an allocation. 🤣🤣🤣
I am biased but if I did a “blind testing” it be the non chrome. Only because I think the color palette
Is a bit flatter and there seems to be more bleeding. However there seems to be a texture in the “chrome” version which I would like to see in the metal
perhaps you should considering trading one of yours for the...
chrome one so that you can enjoy two different styles.
Non-chrome version
I prefer the non-chrome version. The chrome takes away the allure of the cloisonné center because it’s shines too much under some lighting conditions
Thanks Patekova for your comments ! Do...
check out the chrome dial if you get a chance to.
Hi Fab, you are most welcome ! I have yet to discover whether the chrome dials were...
made by Anita Porchet or another team. Stay tuned !
Interesting
I never knew there is different dial versions ? Always thought it was the lighting that creates the effect. Thank you
Definitely two different types of enamel dials for the 5131G. Lighting has...
nothing to do with it.
Great post. I love these sorts of threads.
Are you sure this isn’t simply lighting causing the difference you are calling the chrome effect? Strong light at a slight angle can cause all sorts of effects. For sure there are multiple colourways as I have often seen with the 5131R’s. ...
Happy that you liked my post :-) Also happy to let you know that I inspected this "chrome" dial myself and the
"shininess" is created by how the dial was made. Out of the several 5131Gs that I have handled, this is the only one with the "chrome" effect.
I wonder if the chrome effect you have witnessed is caused by a thinner than standard layer of enamel?
So for instance showing more of the base gold disc through the enamel and hence giving a metallic reflection. I have seen on some Ulysse Nardin Tellurium dials evidence of the base gold disc showing through, some even appear to show a texture to the base ...
Another Fabulous Post From Our Enamel Expert!
Great Post GLau! I love the comparison! Just goes to show that these are handmade individual pieces and they are not all "identical" commodities.
Thanks Patrick ! Irrespective of chrome effect or not, each dial is unique in terms of the...
shapes of the continents and their color scheme. Yours truly, Enamel "Slave"
Dear Gordon, thanks for pictorial explanation of the chrome version of 5131G.
Does this chrome version only exist in earlier samples of 5131G? I prefer the non-chrome version as you, since the colours of non-chrome are more vivid. While the chrome version looks more vintage, with colours appear to have faded away. Perhaps the chrom...
Hi Henry, you and Russell think alike in terms of the gold plate ! Thinking 🤔 more about it, I feel it might be the...
enamel powder used by the enameler of the chrome dial. He/she might have added or subtracted an ingredient. I will search for an answer but might take some time.
