Calatrava for the London Exhibition
This is the 5153G-012 limited to 80 pieces for the London Exhibition in 2015. It features Breguet numerals, an officer case, and a date window at 3 o'clock. I acquired it by sheer luck from an Authorized Dealer on a trip to London a few years ago. A plain...
Thank you. The dealer showed me some grand complications one after another at that appointment....
Then he said: I also have this.... Without pausing for breath or asking for price, I immediately said: I'll take it
Lovely piece Sam!
And as you may have guessed, I opted for the ladies equivalent for my smaller wrist! ...
Gorgeous. I think I remember you told me that....
Is it in yellow gold? Adds a vintage feel....
It looks like it is in yellow gold but
it is actually in rose gold! I actually took the watch to the Patek factory during a visit and the department that made cases immediately confirmed that it was in rose gold, something not even experts could tell. The reason is Patek uses only three micron...
A beautiful classic!
From the lugs to the officers case back to the breguet numerals, the full package. Love it. Enjoy in good health! H.
Such a classy piece Sam and congrats in choosing it. The fraternal 5153G twin from
Beijing says hi ! 👋 Can you spot all the differences ? How many ? ...
Hi Gordon
Long time no see. Let's hope this pandemic goes away so that we can catch up. I still admire your big collection of World Times.
Thanks Sam for your kind words ! Your large collection inspired (perhaps poisoned) me to
work harder so that I can get more pieces ! 🤣
Great limited edition. Great pics.
Compared to the original 5053, the applied blackened white hold numerals really pop. If they erased the date window, this would be a grail watch for me. That aside, I like that they moved it from the 6 to the 3 position.